Responsibility for our employees

Verantwortung für unsere Mitarbeiter
In 2010, approximately 40,000 people worked for Merck at 236 companies in 67 countries around the world. The increase in the number of employees by around 7,500 is primarily attributable to the acquisition of Millipore, a life science company based in the United States.
 
squareManagement approachOur human resources (HR) strategy stems directly from Merck’s global business strategy. 
squareAttracting talentOne of our greatest challenges currently is attracting the right talent for the right position in the company. 
squareEmployee development & qualificationAs an employer, our focus is on encouraging employee development and further career opportunities within the company. 
squareCompensation & benefitsCompetitive salaries and numerous social benefits enhance our attractiveness as an employer. 
squareEmployee diversityWe are convinced that workplace diversity promotes better team performance.  
squareLabor-management relationsWe foster employee participation, co-determination and dialogue in our company. 
squareWork-life balanceWe attach great importance to helping employees reconcile the demands of work, family and leisure. 
squareOccupational safety & health promotionOccupational safety and preventive health promotion are a core component of our corporate responsibility. 
 
squareIndicators & goals“We at Merck do what we say…and then measure ourselves on this basis.” We document our performance and our goals for the future. 
 

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