Viatris recognised as a Top Employer 2024 in the UK for the second consecutive year

HATFIELD, England, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris, a global healthcare company, has announced that it has been recognised as a 2024 Top Employer in the UK for the second consecutive year by the Top Employers Institute, a global authority on recognising excellence in People Practices.  

Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation's dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent Human Relations policies.   

Matthew Salzmann, Viatris Country Manager for the UK, stated,  "At Viatris, we work tirelessly across our organzaiton to provide access to medicines, develop solutions, and improve patient health. Not only are we a global healthcare company with a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, but we have also created an exceptional workplace for our employees."  

The Top Employers Institute evaluates organisations based on their participation and results in the HR Best Practices Survey, which covers crucial HR domains such as People Strategy, Work Environment, Attraction & Retention, Learning & Development, DE&I, Sustainability, Wellbeing, and more.  

Carla Ortega, Senior Director of HR UK, added, ''We have created an inclusive and supportive workplace where all colleagues can bring their true selves to work every day. Being open to Top Employers Institute evaluation is crucial for our continued growth and improvement. Notably, we have moved from being assessed in the second quartile in 2023 to the top quartile of all organisations, both within the pharmaceutical industry and compared to other companies in 2024. That fills us with immense pride.''  

Top Employers Institute CEO David Plink says: "Exceptional times bring out the best in people and organisations. And we have witnessed this in our Top Employers Certification Programme this year: exceptional performance from the certified Top Employers 2024. These employers have always shown that they care for the development and well-being of their people. By doing so, they collectively enrich the world of work. We are proud to announce and celebrate this year's group of leading people-oriented employers: the Top Employers 2024."