Sun Life Asia Service Centre-Philippines named one of the country’s top 10 GBS employers

Sun Life Asia Service Centre-Philippines (ASCP) was recognized among the top 10 global business service (GBS) employers in the country, according to a study by renowned global research firm Everest Group.

According to Everest, maintaining a positive brand image is of significant importance in sourcing and retaining top talent. The research was conducted to analyze the employer brand perception of over 200 leading GBS organizations across India, Poland and the Philippines across multiple dimensions – overall satisfaction, compensation and benefits, work environment, career opportunities and diversity and inclusion.

Building Habits for a Brighter Future: Sun Life ASCP prepares young Filipinos to be financially secure

The value of money should be taught early on in our lives – this has been the advocacy of Sun Life Asia Service Centre-Philippines (ASCP), a company providing Business Processing, Information Technology, and Investment Research shared services to Sun Life's global businesses.

Based on a study conducted SOLAR (Study of Lifestyles, Attitudes and Relationships) 49% of Filipinos are open to learning about managing their finances, while 51% are not open to learning it. However, being financially secure is not something that can be learned overnight. Low financial literacy could lead to financial mistakes and undesired economic consequences. Hence, it is imperative to keep worries at bay through making smart decisions when it comes to your own finances. 

Sun Life’s Dollar Advantage Fund named as one of best managed funds of the year

 

The Sun Life Prosperity Dollar Advantage Fund, managed by Sun Life Asset Management Company, Inc. (SLAMCI) was recognized as one of the best managed funds of the year 2021 by the CFA Society of the Philippines (CFAP).

The fund bested competitors in the Balanced (Dollar) Fund category, after delivering the highest risk-adjusted returns. This was determined following the CFAP Fund of the Year Committee’s review of its recent performance, as well as consistency over time.

“We are grateful to be recognized by CFAP, an organization known for its stringent standards in reviewing the various funds in the industry,” SLAMCI President Gerald Bautista said. “More than anything, this circles back to our clients, who trust us as their partner in their pursuit of prosperity. We thank them for their support and look forward to serving them further.”

How to find the best Shared Services Center to work for

It has been a couple of unprecedented years of global disruption which has left many businesses at a loss. Nevertheless, certain industries have proven to be quite resilient amidst the pandemic, and one of the best examples is Shared Services Centers.

According to the Board of Investments Philippines, the country is seen as one of the established locations for Shared Services which has grown significantly especially for Financial Services, Insurance, etc. HR Consulting Firm Mercer revealed that the Shared Services industry in the country showed the most positive hiring outlook last 2019 with 70% of companies in this sector looking to expand and 24 percent looking to maintain current headcount.

Shared Services Centers are responsible for handling and executing a particular set of operational tasks within an organization. Its agile and adaptable nature has made the industry stronger and a better choice for candidates who are looking for stable opportunities.

Sun Life Global Donates to local efforts Addressing COVID-19 Pandemic

Sun Life Financial, Inc. (SLF), the parent company of Sun Life Philippines headquartered in Canada, donated funds to support Sun Life Foundation’s implementing partners ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation, Inc. (ALKFI) and Negrense Volunteers for Change (NVC), as efforts to further mitigate the effects of the ongoing pandemic continue.

The funds have enabled ALKFI to assist vulnerable communities in Manila, Laguna, and Bicol, alleviating hunger and addressing the psychological and health concerns of the beneficiaries. The initiative focused on the prevailing need to provide food packs to the communities and to equip community leaders with the skills to offer basic psychological assistance in these trying times.

The initiatives have so far reached 1,490 families in 10 communities, most of which have high cases of COVID-19 and where unemployment has significantly increased. Additionally, 100 community leaders have been trained on providing Psychological First Aid (PFA), so they can help community members with basic psychological issues.

Creating a brighter outlook for your workforce amidst COVID-19

The pandemic has forced organizations to be flexible and caused HR professionals to rethink their approach in sustaining the workplace amid the crisis. Now, more than ever, the role that HR plays in implementing the transition is crucial. From emphasizing new values in the company culture to leveraging the digital tools at their disposal, there are many ways businesses can emerge stronger from the pandemic. 

This challenge was addressed in a recent webinar entitled “The Bright Outlook: New Ways of Working in the New Normal” hosted by Sun Life Asia Service Centre-Philippines (ASCP), where Sun Life key opinion leaders gathered to discuss the different ways to create a brighter outlook for your workforce amidst COVID-19. 

Learn new ways of working, land a job at Sun Life ASCP’s The Bright Outlook webinar and online job fair

Sun Life Asia Service Centre-Philippines (ASCP), a company providing Business Processing, Information Technology, and Investment Research shared services to Sun Life's global businesses, is launching its first-ever webinar and virtual job fair on September 7. 

Leveraging its expertise in the human resources landscape, Sun Life ASCP is holding its webinar entitled “Spotlight on HR: Discussion on New Ways of Working in the New Normal” via their official Facebook page on September 7, 9:30 am.

The one-hour webinar will be moderated by veteran news anchor Tony Velasquez and graced by Sun Life women leaders to share the latest and relevant insights surrounding the workforce amid the economic recovery.  

Makati brings light to the Yuletide season with the Festival of Lights

Last November 15, the city of Makati once again welcomed the most wonderful season of the year with Ayala Triangle Gardens’ Festival of Lights, the signature lights and sound show that has beguiled thousands of Filipinos each yuletide season. 

Ayala Land, together with its co-presenter HSBC and partners MasterCard, Coca Cola, Sun Life and Oishi, presents this year's much-anticipated Festival of Lights with three themes – Christmas Fiesta, Classic and Epic Christmas, and Sweet and Magical Christmas, every 30 minutes nightly.  Bringing the Festival of Lights to a whole new level for 6 years now are award-winning directors Voltaire de Jesus and Luther Gumia, with musical score expertly arranged by acclaimed musicians and composers Jazz Nicholas and Mikey Amistoso of Watusi Manila.