GlaxoSmithKline: A Next Gen Workplace
About GlaxoSmithKline
COMPANY SIZE:
Publicly Traded Large Enterprise (1000+ employees)
INDUSTRY:
Health, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices/Technology
GSK is a science-led global healthcare company with a mission to help people do more, feel better, and live longer. Their goal is to be one of the world’s most innovative, best performing and trusted healthcare companies. GSK has three global businesses that research, develop, and manufacture innovative pharmaceutical medicines, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products. With locations in 150 countries worldwide, GSK has over 100,000 employees. GSK is an inclusive organization and mirrors their global community, fostering individual empowerment and building trust.
Visit GlaxoSmithKline's Career page here.
Visit GlaxoSmithKline's Career page here.
Why GlaxoSmithKline Is a Next Gen Workplace
GSK is a company which improves the lives of hundreds of millions of people globally with medicines, vaccines and consumer products, and takes pride in providing access to all. GSK invests in the development of their employees and actively supports them whether they are an early starter or an executive. GSK employees receive a Total Rewards package which includes 401K contribution and match, paid vacation time, annual bonus, paid parental leave, and more. GSK is a place where diversity of people and thought is valued everywhere and where they are able to be themselves and feel a sense of belonging. GSK's CEO, Emma Walmsley, expressed "We take pride in being a company where everyone can be themselves, and where diversity is embraced and celebrated. At GSK, we all hold ourselves accountable for ensuring that respect and inclusivity are at the very heart of our culture as a company." As a company, GSK's purpose is to improve quality of life by enabling people to do more, feel better, and live longer.
The Makings of a Next Gen Workplace
What is a Next Gen workplace? The Top 100 Next Gen Workplaces are comprised of organizations that are building standout workplaces for the next generation of talent, informed by extensive data collected by RippleMatch on what Generation Z values in a workplace. These companies are investing in the programs, benefits, and cultures that enable their people to thrive personally and professionally. Each company featured as a Next Gen Workplace filled out a detailed application about their organizations and were among the top scoring applicants.
Key Attributes of Next Gen Workplaces
Learning & Development
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Next Gen Workplaces are committed to nurturing and growing the careers of their employees, and that includes entry-level talent. Many of the companies featured in this list offer robust internship programs, structured mentorship opportunities, internal training, executive speaker series, and clear paths for upward mobility.
Company Culture & Well-being
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Companies selected as Next Gen Workplaces are investing in cultures that are inclusive and supportive of all employees. These organizations often offer standout benefits that empower employees to bring their full selves to work such as mental health and flexible work options, in addition to fostering strong communities internally.
Financial Security & Benefits
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Companies that qualify as Next Gen Workplaces understand the importance of financial security and competitive compensation. The organizations that made it into The Next Gen 100 offer standout financial benefits, including examples such as 401(k) plans, employer-subsidized healthcare plans, financial planning, bonuses, and more.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Next Gen Workplaces are committed to moving the needle on D&I and are taking actionable steps to increase representation. The companies included are making long-term investments in D&I such as diversity-focused partnerships, building relationships with HBCUs & HSIs, leveraging technology, providing resources for ERGs, and having dedicated D&I team members.
Congratulations to the companies that made it onto the Top 100 list of Next Gen Workplaces!
See which organizations made the entire Next Gen 100 list below.