Novo Nordisk and AstraZeneca named in top 30 best places to work for 2023

Global healthcare firms Novo Nordisk, Takeda and AstraZeneca have been named among the top 30 best places to work for 2023 across the world by Best Places to Work.

The international certification programme recognises employers across the world through a workplace culture assessment on their employee engagement and organisational effectiveness. Each year, Best Places to Work partners with global employers to help them measure, benchmark and improve their HR practices and employee experience.

To be considered for this list, employers must be identified as outstanding in at least in one of the continents. After being recognised on the rankings, employers are given access to tools and expertise to deliver effective and sustainable change in their organisations.

According to Best Places to Work, employers that made the list for 2023 know how to build a competitive advantage and demonstrated excellence in the workplace by creating differentiated employee experiences and inclusive cultures, that lead to stronger and more sustainable business results.

Novo Nordisk topped this year’s rankings for the second consecutive year as a result of its high levels of employee engagement, retention, financial performance and customer satisfaction.

The top 30 best places to work for 2023 across the world are:

1. Novo Nordisk
2. Takeda
3. AstraZeneca
4. McDonald’s
5. Alcon
6. Bristol Myers Squibb
7. Ivanhoé Cambridge
8. BSH
9. Konecta Group
10. Servier

A Best Places to Work spokesperson said: “The best places to work lists are considered the platinum standard in identifying and recognising top workplaces around the world, providing employers the opportunity to learn about the quality of their HR practices, the engagement of their employees and honour those who deliver an outstanding work experience with the highest standards in regards to working conditions.”