Novo Nordisk Turkey Among the Best Employers

Novo Nordisk Turkey Ranks Among Best Employers Novo Nordisk Turkey has once again been included in the 'Best Employers' list organized by the Great Place To Work Institute. According to a statement from Novo Nordisk Turkey, the global healthcare company with a 100-year history operates with approximately 55,000 employees across 80 countries worldwide and makes its products available to patients in 170 countries. Operating with the mission to overcome diabetes, one of the 21st century's greatest health challenges, and to transform obesity, Novo Nordisk touches lives through pioneering work not only in these treatment areas but also in rare diseases (hemophilia, growth disorders, hormone replacement therapy and sickle cell disease) and other serious chronic conditions. Managed by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, the company has been operating in Turkey since 1995 with its 100-year-old rooted culture. Selected twice as 'Turkey's Best Employer' by the Great Place To Work Institute, Novo Nordisk Turkey also won awards in various categories in the 'Turkey's Best Employers' research in 2021 and 2022. Novo Nordisk additionally ranked first globally in the 'Best Place to Work' rankings last year.  

- 'For us, our company means all our employees'

  Kutay Kavukçu, Senior Director of Human Resources at Novo Nordisk Turkey, whose views were included in the statement, noted that they rank among the top three pharmaceutical companies in the general ranking of the 250-499 employee category announced by the Great Place To Work Institute, and stated: 'While leading the way in treating serious chronic diseases affecting a large population worldwide, changing lives and building healthy societies, our most valuable resource for this is our employees who lead change.' Noting that respect for and value of people rank at the forefront of Novo Nordisk's corporate culture, Kavukçu said: 'With our 100-year history and corporate culture shaped by Scandinavian values, our targets fundamentally embrace an accessible and environmentally and socially sustainable business approach. It is very important for us to maintain the commitment and respect we demonstrate together with our colleagues as a team. At the same time, a transparent and inclusive work environment where employees can develop their potential every day is one of Novo Nordisk's strongest attributes. We are a well-established, innovative and change-leading company operating in an increasingly dynamic sector. For us, our company means all our employees, and treating all our colleagues with equal respect free from prejudice is one of the matters to which we pay the most attention.' Noting that they attach great importance to platforms where company employees can have their voices heard in all areas and to continuously improve these platforms, Kavukçu stated: 'We are taking steps to support both the career development and personal development of our employees, and we are giving them the initiative for leadership. As stated in the Novo Nordisk Way (NNWay), which is the company's constitution, open and transparent communication always prevails at Novo Nordisk and feedback culture is prioritized. We support our colleagues through performance evaluation systems based on feedback. In addition to transparency and inclusivity, we adopt and act appropriately on an approach that supports diversity in all areas. We offer all employees international career paths and development opportunities to help them realize their potential, and we support them with programs that will advance them on their career journeys. Looking at the whole picture, we aim to provide our employees with a work-life balance that supports their current priorities and where they want to go next, through flexible employer experience. Being selected among Turkey's best employers in return for all these efforts makes us very happy and gives us even stronger motivation to take our work further.' Source