“We are the creators of the working environment.”
“People & Culture” is the name of the service unit at Galenica that ensures a positive working environment, attractive conditions and the continued professional development of employees. In this interview, Arianne Hasler, Chief People & Culture and member of the Executive Committee, explains what she and her team want to achieve by 2027.
Is People & Culture simply a new name for human resources or is there more to it?
There’s definitely more to it, as we don’t see ourselves as administrators of a “workforce” but as creators of a trusting work environment that promotes performance and learning. Employees are crucial to the success of a company, or in other words: they represent a large part of the company’s value.
Let’s talk about corporate culture. Why is it important and how is it maintained at Galenica?
A working environment that shows appreciation, openness and trust is key to motivating employees and ensuring high-quality work. These values are the basis of how we work and lead. My team and I see it as our responsibility to create the conditions for such an environment. We act as catalysts, bridge-builders and multipliers, we try things out and learn from our mistakes. Incidentally, I think this is particularly important in general: having the willingness to learn.
What do you want to achieve in the next few years?
We will handle traditional HR tasks such as managing payroll or personnel files as efficiently as possible and in digital form so that we can dedicate our resources to further developing our culture and employees. We will establish the Galenica Academy by 2027. Apprentices, trainees and specialists will be trained here. The aim is to keep encouraging and challenging employees on an ongoing basis in our talent programmes. We will also communicate these measures in a targeted manner so that we can continue to live up to our reputation as an attractive employer among all target groups.