GSK Turkey Named "Best Employer"

GSK Turkey has been recognized once again as a "Best Employer" at the international awards ceremony organized by the Top Employers Institute, in recognition of its employee-focused initiatives and innovative Human Resources practices. GSK, which was included in the Great Place To Work Institute's Best Employers List between 2017-2020, has been selected as the Best Employer company in Turkey and its region by the Top Employer Institute through its implemented practices, ranking at the top for the 4th consecutive time. Positioned as one of the leading pharmaceutical companies with over 60 years of experience in Turkey, GSK Turkey's initiatives aim to add value not only to employees' work lives but also to their personal lives.

"We support the development of a working environment where our employees can express themselves as they are and feel good in every respect"

Burcu Kuyucu, Human Resources Director at GSK Turkey, stated: "As GSK Turkey, while working to benefit public health by combining science, talent and technology, our priority has always been the development, success and happiness of our employees." Kuyucu, noting that company culture plays a major role in success, said: "Creating a working environment where our employees can express themselves as they are and feel good in every respect contributes significantly to their long-term career development. As GSK Turkey, we are a team that experiences that working with a continuous improvement mindset, within a supportive culture, acting with self-responsibility and passion for creating impact also brings success. Noting that 57 employees have benefited from job enrichment or position change opportunities in just the past year, Kuyucu stated that 16 employees have pursued international career opportunities in the last 3 years. With over 60 years of experience in Turkey, GSK Turkey, one of the leading pharmaceutical companies, aims to make a difference in its employees' lives not only at work but also in their personal lives through its implemented practices. "As GSK Turkey, we implement employee-friendly practices to support our employees' work-life balance. We focus on protecting the health of our employees as well as their families," said Burcu Kuyucu, adding that under the "Live Long Health Program," GSK employees and their families receive free support in various areas including vaccinations, screening for common cancer types, routine health checks, prenatal care and smoking cessation support. Among the projects GSK Turkey has implemented for its employees are: home care services for GSK employees and their families, check-ups for all employees over 45 years old, extended health insurance coverage, online nutrition coaching and a 24/7 parental support line. Emphasizing that GSK Turkey stands out in female employment with a central office and management team composed of 65 percent women, Burcu Kuyucu said: "From part-time work opportunities after childbirth, to the 'Mom-Buddy' program to support the reintegration of returning mothers, from psychological support programs for new mothers to special nutrition program support for pregnant women, we care about facilitating the work lives of our female employees with many options. The 'Best Employer' certification we have been recognized with continues to inspire us for what we plan to do in the future. As we do today, we will continue with our pioneering initiatives in the coming years that make a difference in our employees' lives." she said.

Top Employers evaluates the performance of over 2,300 employers in 121 countries

The research, which covers over 2,300 employers in 121 countries worldwide, includes more than 12 million employees. In its evaluation, the Institute takes into account companies' HR strategies, the level of excellence of their employee practices and the company's commitment in this area.