Sun Life Grepa wins at Asian Management Excellence Awards for employee holistic wellness programme | Asian Business Review
Sun Life Grepa Head of Talent Management and Organisational Development, Gissell Katrina Valeza, received the award in Bangkok, Thailand, from one of the judges, Mark Maclean, Deloitte Southeast Asia HR Transformation Leader.

Sun Life Grepa wins at Asian Management Excellence Awards for employee holistic wellness programme

The company fosters employee wellbeing with holistic programmes that promote growth, resilience, and a thriving workplace.

Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa) has been recognised with the Philippines Employee Engagement of the Year – Life Insurance Award at the Asian Management Excellence Awards 2025 for its “SLGFI Cares for You” programme. This recognition highlights the company’s outstanding commitment to fostering employee well-being and resilience through comprehensive engagement initiatives.

The award comes after a competitive selection process that saw nearly 30 nominations for the Employee Engagement category, with numerous entries from the Philippines.

“This recognition is a testament to our unwavering dedication to the well-being and engagement of our employees. Through the SLGFI Cares for You programme, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. We are honoured by this recognition and remain committed to raising the bar in employee care,” Sun Life Grepa President Richard S. Lim said.

The SLGFI Cares for You initiative champions holistic well-being by addressing mental, physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and financial wellness. It offers a wide array of activities and resources, including trainings for professional and personal development, fitness activities, employee events and free access to mental health check-ups, behavioural counselling, and legal and financial guidance for employees and their families.

As a result of these initiatives, Sun Life Grepa recently earned Great Place to Work® certification, the global authority on workplace culture and excellence, for the third consecutive year.

Furthermore, this engaged and thriving workforce has contributed to Sun Life Grepa’s rise in industry rankings, moving from 12th to 10th place. Through the success of “SLGFI Cares for You,” the company continues to foster a healthier, more connected, and highly productive workforce, solidifying its position as one of the top workplaces in the industry.

Sun Life Grepa continues to welcome talents who are looking for a workplace that champions personal growth, collaboration, and a brighter future. For more information about career opportunities at Sun Life Grepa, visit https://www.careers-page.com/sunlifegrepa.

The Asian Management Excellence Awards 2025 celebrates the most successful business leaders, innovators, and companies in Asia by recognising exceptional achievements in various domains, including employee engagement programmes, diversity and inclusion projects, and health and wellness initiatives.

The Asian Management Excellence Awards is presented by Asian Business Review Magazine. To view the full list of winners, click here. If you want to join the 2026 awards programme and be acclaimed for your company's employee engagements and management initiatives, please contact [email protected].

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