NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 6 – AstraZeneca, a global pharmaceutical company, has attained Top Employer and Best Place to Work certifications across key African markets, highlighting best workplace practices.
While in Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria, the firm got top employer status; it was named the best place to work in Ivory Coast, Cameroon, and Senegal.
Deepak Arora, Country President African Cluster at AstraZeneca, attributes these achievements to the company’s environmental, social, and corporate governance efforts.
“Our recent certifications reaffirm our dedication to upholding the highest standards in people practices and fostering an inclusive, supportive, and innovative workplace culture and environment,” Arora said.
“We are particularly proud of our pioneering achievement in Nigeria, where we continue to lead the way in setting industry benchmarks for workplace excellence. These developments reflect our social commitment to a sustainable workplace environment for growth,” he added.
The biopharmaceutical company’s success in obtaining the Top Employer Certification is attributed to its good performance across six key HR domains consisting of 20 topics, including people strategy, work environment, talent acquisition, learning, and diversity, among others.
“We will continue to tailor our practices to the unique needs of each region, ensuring that every member of the AstraZeneca family experiences a workplace that not only meets but exceeds their expectations,” Shelleny Govender, Human Resource Director African Cluster at AstraZeneca, stated.
