AstraZeneca, a leading global pharmaceutical company, has achieved the prestigious Top Employer and Best Place to Work certifications across key African markets, reaffirming its commitment to excellence in workplace practices and employee well-being.
AstraZeneca’s Remarkable Achievements
Unprecedented Success
AstraZeneca’s remarkable achievements include securing its first Top Employer certification in Nigeria, solidifying its position as a leader in the country’s healthcare landscape. Furthermore, AstraZeneca has maintained its status as a Top Employer in South Africa and Kenya for the fourth consecutive year. In addition, the company has been recognized with the Best Places to Work certification in Ivory Coast, Cameroon, and Senegal, highlighting its unwavering dedication to nurturing talent and fostering an inclusive workplace culture across Africa.
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Corporate Governance Commitment
Deepak Arora, the Country President African Cluster at AstraZeneca, emphasized that these certifications validate the company’s commitment to Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance efforts. He expressed pride in AstraZeneca’s pioneering achievement in Nigeria and underscored the company’s dedication to setting industry benchmarks for workplace excellence.
Focus on People Practices
AstraZeneca’s success in achieving the Top Employer Certification is attributed to its unwavering commitment to excellence across six key HR domains, encompassing 20 topics. These include People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Wellbeing, among others.
Best Place to Work Programme
The Best Place to Work programme’s proprietary assessment analyzes organizations’ attractiveness through a two-step process, focusing on eight workplace factors, including culture, leadership, opportunities for growth, and people practices. This comprehensive evaluation, which includes an employee survey and an HR assessment, underscores AstraZeneca’s dedication to maintaining the highest standards in working conditions.
Commitment to Inclusivity
Shelleny Govender, the Human Resource Director African Cluster at AstraZeneca, expressed gratitude for the recognitions, highlighting the company’s unwavering focus on fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace environment. She reiterated AstraZeneca’s commitment to tailoring its practices to the unique needs of each region, ensuring that every member of the AstraZeneca family experiences a workplace that exceeds expectations.
Conclusion: Advancing Healthcare Excellence
AstraZeneca’s commitment to advancing healthcare interventions, research, and development has positioned the company as a pioneer in medical innovation. With diverse portfolios of life-changing drugs across therapeutic areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, and respiratory diseases, AstraZeneca continues to address global health challenges and improve global health outcomes through cutting-edge science and technology.
By achieving these prestigious certifications, AstraZeneca has not only demonstrated its dedication to workplace excellence but also underscored its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where diverse teams thrive.
