Annual report 2018

Galenica annual report 2018 | 37 Together, we have seized our chances! Galenica constantly invests in good working conditions and in training and development for all Group employees because employee motivation and expertise are key to a company’s success. In 2018, this activity notably included drawing up and implementing improvement measures based on the findings of the 2017 Opinio employee survey. In addition, Galenica continued to harmonise the Group’s Personnel Regulations in 2018, some of which still differ. As announced in 2017 in conjunction with the IPO, prepara­ tions were put in place for the division of the Galenica Pen­ sion Fund. The logical and legally required step for Galenica and Vifor Pharma to each have their own independent pen­ sion funds was therefore completed at the beginning of 2019. As part of this project, a new uniform pension scheme covering all employees was developed for the Galenica Group. This came into effect on 1 January 2019. As of the end of 2018, Galenica employed 6,580 people. Training and development Employee development Productive cooperation requires regular exchange of know­ ledge between employees, as well as members of Senior Management (MDI) and members of Management (MKA). Galenica has developed various instruments to encourage this dialogue. At the heart of these is Corporate Manage­ ment Development (UME), consisting of events (EVE), spe­ cial staff training (SAM) and management training (FAB). More e-learning modules With the new e-learning modules managers were informed about the protection of personal integrity and all employees were trained on the Galenica Group Code of Conduct – both key aspects of corporate social responsibility. New employees were again invited to an induction day (SAM 1) in 2018 to learn about the culture, development and strategies of the Galenica Group and its companies. 216 employees took part in this induction day in the year under review. Additional SAM seminars train participants on various technical and methodological issues. Human Resources Number of employees Galenica Ltd. 37 Retail 4,739 Products & Brands 133 Services 1,671 6,580 Galenica Group Number of employees Number of women and men 6,580 5,079 1,501 Women (77%) Men (23%) Galenica