Lek confirms with its Top Employer certificate that it ranks among the very best
- Lek, a Sandoz company, has obtained the prestigious international certificate "Top Employer" for being the best employer at the Slovenian level, thus consolidating its position as one of the best and most reputable employers in Slovenia.
- The certificate is awarded to companies with excellent HR practices and employee development programs by the international and independent Top Employers Institute.
- As part of the Sandoz group, Lek is committed to creating a stimulating and high-quality working environment that enables all employees to be the best version of themselves.
Lek, a Sandoz company, has obtained the prestigious international certificate "Top Employer" for being the best employer at the Slovenian level. The title "Top Employer 2024" confirms its long-standing commitment to creating a high-quality working environment in the first and oldest pharmaceutical company in Slovenia. Lek exceeded the average scores of comparable companies in all the criteria evaluated and ranked among the top European companies. The prestigious certificate complements the title it holds of most reputable employer, the TOP Investor in Education certificate, and many other awards for Lek's HR excellence.
"Lek enjoys a strong reputation in Slovenia, as we play an important role in our society as an employer, economic entity, and partner in healthcare," said Robert Ljoljo, President of the Lek d.d. Board of Management and Sandoz Country President Slovenia. "With more than 3,000 employees, we are the fifth largest employer in the country. The number of employees is constantly growing, also on account of the forecast investments, which will create an additional 500 high-skilled jobs over the coming years. We are aware that at the heart of our successes are employees for whom we constantly strive to create a good working environment, shaped by strong values of innovation, cooperation and courage. We are proud that our HR excellence is also recognized internationally, and the greatest recognition is the many talented individuals that choose us as their employer time and time again."
Lek surpasses comparable European companies
The Best Employer Certificate is awarded to companies with excellent HR practices and development programs for employees. The certificate is awarded by the Top Employers Institute, an international and independent institution, based on a survey that evaluates six HR areas through twenty criteria such as People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion, and others.
Lek’s average score was 92.6%, which is higher than the average score of participating European companies of 85.4%. In all the criteria assessed, Lek exceeded the average scores of comparable companies at the European level. The company received the highest possible score (100%) for the areas of business strategy, work environment, performance monitoring, career development opportunities, values and purpose, ethics, and integrity. Lek stood out radically from other comparable European companies in terms of employee well-being (14% higher than average), sustainability management, and career development opportunities.
Investing in talent development and continuous improvement of the working environment
Lek's work is based on strong values and a culture that enables employees to fully recognize and unleash their talents and creativity. In a market where the battle for talent is relentless, caring for people and their wellbeing is crucial: "Through our employees related programs and through daily efforts we are strengthening our position as employer who provides inclusive conditions for fulfilling the employees’ potential and contribute to the purpose of our company. The Top employer certificate is a recognition of our practices and aspirations to build an employee-oriented work environment, with the space to grow, to be ourselves, to exercise our diversity.
We will continue our efforts to develop the good practices and create an inspiring workplace for current and future employees, where we offer unique opportunities for professional development in the global arena. We are proud to prove our excellence again and again in the field of human resources and I would like to thank all employees for their contributing to the creation of a good working atmosphere, open communication, and collaboration.
The Top Employer 2024 certificate recognizes the strong competitiveness of Lek’s working environment, where we offer our employees advanced forms of work and unique opportunities for professional and career development in the international arena. Talent management is one of our priorities, as we want to be the first choice for the most promising and talented new candidates. In collaboration with universities, research institutes and other educational institutions, we invest in talent development both within the company and in the wider social ecosystem." said Paulina Pazio, Country People & Organization Head and Member of the Lek Board of Management.
Lek – an example of excellence and inclusion
The Top Employer award for Lek complements the title it holds of most respected employer, which Lek received from the MojeDelo.com portal in 2023. Lek is also recognized as a company that makes an above average investment in the education and development of employees, which is demonstrated with the TOP Investor in Education certificate, and also boasts the certificates of Disability-Friendly Company, Family-Friendly Company and LGBT-Friendly Company. "Employees are our essence, so we create a working environment that allows us to be the best version of ourselves," added Paulina Pazio.
About Lek
Lek, a Sandoz company, is the first and oldest pharmaceutical company in Slovenia, developing, manufacturing and marketing effective, safe and high-quality generics and biosimilars for patients around the world. Our work is guided by strong ethical standards, innovative thinking and the breakthrough achievements of our world-class professionals. With more than 3,700 associates, we have been actively shaping the Slovenian, European and global research and development landscape for decades. We are building a culture of open dialog, and we proudly and responsibly hold the title of most reputable employer in Slovenia.
About Sandoz
Sandoz (SIX: SDZ; OTCQX: SDZNY) is the global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, with a growth strategy driven by its Purpose: pioneering access for patients. 22,000 people of more than 100 nationalities work together to bring Sandoz medicines to some 500 million patients worldwide, generating substantial global healthcare savings and making an even larger total social impact. Its leading portfolio of more than 1,500 products addresses diseases from the common cold to cancer. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Sandoz traces its heritage back to the year 1886. Its history of breakthroughs includes Calcium Sandoz in 1929, the world’s first oral penicillin in 1951, and the world’s first biosimilar in2006. In 2022, Sandoz achieved sales of USD 9.1 billion and core EBITDA of USD 1.9 billion.
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