Novo Nordisk, Quintiles in list of ‘Best Multinational Workplace’ by Great Place to Work Institute

Great Place to Work Institute has revealed the names of world’s best multinational workplaces from nearly 5,700 companies that participated in Best Workplaces competitions during late 2011 to mid-2012 in 45 countries. Of the top 25 companies, Novo Nordisk is the only pharmaceutical company this year having 22nd position while Quintiles is the only CRO/ biopharmaceutical services provider on the 2012 list which bagged the 23rd position.

Responding to the news in a press statement, Lars Christian Lassen, Senior Vice President with global responsibility for human resources in Novo Nordisk commented, “We’re honoured to receive this recognition from Great Place to Work. As a global company with more than 33,000 employees in 75 countries, we work hard to ensure a unified and thriving culture. Our employees are among the best in the industry and their passion and commitment is the reason our company is a world leader in diabetes care.”

Tom Pike, Chief Executive Officer, Quintiles said, “As a healthcare business services company, employee engagement is an imperative. We have found a very clear correlation between employee engagement and customer loyalty, satisfaction and quality. This recognition is not only an honour, it is proof of our competitive differentiation.”

Pike continued, “It’s important to understand that the work we do every day helps to improve patient health around the globe. This commitment to a healthier world is what drives most of our employees to this industry. Our ability to live up to this promise is what motivates them to stay and help our customers succeed.”

Quintiles plans to celebrate its Best Multinational Workplace designation by honouring its commitment to patients through a virtual celebration on its Facebook page. Employees and the public are invited to participate, and children around the world will benefit as Quintiles makes a donation to the global fund for children for each employee and guest post. This donation will be earmarked for health-based initiatives among some of the world’s neediest communities.

“The companies listed on the second-annual World’s Best Multinational Workplaces List are creating workplaces dedicated to fostering trust, pride and camaraderie amongst their employees,” said Susan Lucas-Conwell, Global CEO, Great Place to Work. “Their inclusion on this prestigious list demonstrates their commitment to continually improving the lives of their employees and setting innovative new standards for workplaces of the future.”

EP News Bureau