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TORONTO, Oct. 12,
2022 /CNW/ - Manulife has been recognized by Forbes
on its World's Best Employer list for the third year in a row as
the company continues to develop its winning team, guided by the
philosophy of promoting even greater colleague connectivity,
engagement, and inclusion.
Manulife ranked as one of the World's Best
Employers by Forbes in 2022
"Our winning team is at the heart of everything we do, and we're
delighted that our efforts have again been recognized as we pursue
our shared mission of making decisions easier and lives better."
said Pam Kimmet, Chief Human
Resources Officer, Manulife. "We're really proud of the
collaborative culture we're building at Manulife, anchored in a
focus on our colleagues' health and well-being, continuous
learning, and commitment to excellence."
In 2022, Manulife has continued to enhance experiences by
expanding on existing programming and creating new opportunities
for its 38,000 global colleagues.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: In 2020, Manulife
committed to investing $3.5 million
to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and in
the communities it serves. These investments are being used to
increase the representation of diverse talent at all levels in the
organization; create greater inclusion across the company through
enhanced training; and support organizations helping Black,
Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities.
Learning and Development: Manulife's colleagues across
the globe propel the company's bold ambition to be the most
digital, customer-centric global company in the industry. To
provide the team with tools to develop their skills, Manulife has
invested more than $32 million in
training and development over the past year. In 2022, Manulife
celebrated the one-year anniversary of its Fuel Up Friday
initiative, wherein colleagues have one afternoon per month
dedicated to shared learning experiences through Pursuit, an AI
powered learning hub. Since the launch of Pursuit and Fuel Up
Fridays, colleagues across the globe have completed more than
400,000 hours of collective learning.
Making an Impact: On June 1, 2022, Manulife
reinforced its commitment to its mission – Decisions made
easier. Lives made better – with the launch of an Impact
Agenda that focuses sustainability efforts through a
shared value approach, centered around three interconnected
pillars: empowering sustained health and wellbeing; driving
inclusive economic opportunities; and accelerating a sustainable
future. Colleagues are also empowered to help support Manulife's
priority to foster healthier, more inclusive communities, through
an annual employee giving program where team member's donations are
matched dollar for dollar, up to $4,000 per person per year, in addition to an
annual paid day off to volunteer at a non-profit or charitable
organization of their choice.
Manulife is ranked at the top spot among Canadian insurers on
the list of World's Best Employers. Forbes developed the list
based on a survey of 150,000 workers in 58 countries. In
partnership with Statista, Forbes collected direct recommendations
from our colleagues and employees at other companies as well as
indirect recommendations from workers across industries. The survey
considered every aspect of an employees' experience such as working
conditions, salary, potential for growth, and diversity.
Respondents were asked to rate their own employer and the
likelihood they would recommend them to a friend or family member.
All the surveys were anonymous, allowing participants to openly
share their opinions.
About Manulife
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international
financial services provider, helping people make their decisions
easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in
Toronto, Canada, we provide
financial advice and insurance, operating as Manulife across
Canada, Asia, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the
United States. Through Manulife Investment Management, the
global brand for our Global Wealth and Asset Management segment, we
serve individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members
worldwide. At the end of 2021, we had more than 38,000 employees,
over 119,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners,
serving over 33 million customers. We trade as 'MFC' on the
Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges
and under '945' in Hong Kong. Not
all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional
information, please visit manulife.com.
SOURCE Manulife Financial Corporation