PLAINSBORO, N.J., March 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Novo Nordisk in the
U.S. has ranked #73 on the FORTUNE "100 Best Companies to Work
For®" list, marking the ninth consecutive year it has
been recognized as a leading workplace. Novo Nordisk's selection
underscores the passion its employees have for wanting to improve
patients' lives and make a difference in the communities where they
live and work.
The list, now in its 20th year, is based on employee
ratings of their workplace culture, including the degree of support
for their personal and professional lives, honesty and quality of
communication by managers, and the authenticity of relationships
with colleagues.
"Our business is focused on developing innovative medicines and
the culture we create directly impacts our success," said Doug
Langa, senior vice president and head of North America
Operations. "We recognize it's our people who ultimately enable us
to deliver life-saving medicines that improve the lives of
patients."
"Congratulations to the 2017 100 Best," said Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work.
"These leading companies are at the vanguard of a new business
frontier, where organizations know they have to develop the full
human potential of all their employees. They are working to build
Great Places to Work For All, which are better for business, better
for people and better for the world."
Throughout the past year, Novo Nordisk was also recognized by
Great Place to Work® and Fortune as a best workplace for
Millennials, Giving Back, Women and Diversity and Inclusion.
About Great Place to Work®
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on high-trust,
high-performance workplace cultures. Through proprietary assessment
tools, advisory services, and certification programs, including
Best Workplaces lists and workplace reviews, Great Place to Work
provides the benchmarks, framework, and expertise needed to create,
sustain, and recognize outstanding workplace cultures.
About Novo Nordisk:
Novo Nordisk is a global health
care company with more than 90 years of innovation and leadership
in diabetes care. This heritage has given us experience and
capabilities that also enable us to help people defeat other
serious chronic conditions: hemophilia, growth disorders and
obesity. With U.S. headquarters in Plainsboro, N.J., Novo Nordisk Inc. has nearly
5,000 employees in the United
States. For more information, visit novonordisk.us or follow
us on Twitter: @novonordiskus.
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