Work/Life
We know that achieving a healthy work/life balance is critical to long-term productivity and success, so John Hancock offers a number of programs designed to help you and your family.
Vacation Time
Competitive vacation time allotment is based on employment status, job grade and length of service.
Holidays
The company recognizes nine annual holidays, including eight company-wide holidays and one floating holiday.
Other Paid Time Off
- Three Personal Days per year
- Up to three Family Care Days per year to care for an ill family member
- Up to five Sick Days per year
Backup Child Care and Adult/Elder Care
Center-based backup child care and in-home child and adult/elder care services are available for employees who work anywhere in the U.S.
Adoption Benefit
Reimburses up to $3,000 toward the cost of adopting a child.
Flex-Time Hours and Flexible Work Arrangements
Flex-time hours and flexible work arrangements, including telecommuting, may be negotiated subject to management discretion, business needs and department head approval.
Kids-to-Go Program
The Kids-to-Go program offers special activities and field trips for school-age children of Boston employees during the February and April school vacation weeks.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Offered free of charge, 24 hours a day, this confidential counseling and referral service can help employees and their families deal with life's challenges.
- An employee resource and referral service is also available for information and advice on a range of work/life issues.
Commuter Benefits
Employees can enroll in the commuter benefit online through WageWorks. This national program covers train, light rail, bus, subway, vanpool, ferry, and parking (at or near work, at or near public transportation for your commute) - anywhere nationwide. Employees pay for this benefit through pre-tax payroll deduction up to IRS limits.
Legal Services Benefit
- Employees can purchase legal services at a group discount rate.
- Covers a range of services (wills, mortgages and identity theft) and offers a nationwide network of attorneys.
Benefits Brochure
Download our benefits brochure to learn more about what John Hancock offers its employees.
This summary provides a brief list of benefits and programs available to U.S.-domiciled John Hancock and Manulife employees. This summary does not attempt to cover details. In some instances, full details are available in the formal written "plan document". If this summary differs in any way from the plan document, the plan document shall control. John Hancock and Manulife Financial reserve the right to amend or terminate these benefits and programs at any time. The Company and employees share the cost of benefits, in many instances. Active, benefit-eligible employees may cover themselves, spouses and eligible dependent children. Employees may cover domestic partners for some benefits under certain circumstances. Not all employees are eligible for all programs, and some benefits may require waiting periods.