At GSKA we support the need for individuals to balance their work and personal lives and aim to provide an environment that promotes flexible work practices.

GSKA recognises that sometimes individuals require flexible working arrangements and encourages its departments to implement these arrangements where it is economically and operationally feasible to do so, in a fair and transparent manner. Decisions to approve and support these arrangements are based on business needs, personal circumstances and the nature of employment. Arrangements may include leave of absence/career break, unpaid leave, part-time or part-year employment (reduced hours, part-time for employees returning from parental leave, part time for parents during school holidays, study, family and job sharing).

At GSKA we are committed to providing a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment for our employees, customers, and stakeholders.

For employees, it means creating an environment where we value and draw on the differing knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and styles resident in our global community. A diverse workforce will encourage innovation and creativity and help ensure that all employees can reach their full potential. This does not mean treating everybody the same, rather, it means recognising and respecting people’s differences and valuing the contribution difference brings to the work we do.

For customers, it means understanding who they are, what their changing needs are, and how GSKA can help them do more, feel better and live longer.

For stakeholders, it means understanding what they prefer, what they require and how GSKA can work most effectively with them.

As a healthcare company, GSK understands the importance of our health and the impact it can have on our life both at work and home. As such GSK provides for its employees the opportunity to improve upon personal health through a number of programs. The programs are run by trained health and fitness professionals and allow employees the chance to work on some personal health issues whether that be doing a little more exercise, improving our diet or any other factor that ultimately can create some positive health habits that will be beneficial both at home and at work. The programs are based on delivering lifestyle balance activities and information for employees that have the potential to deliver positive health outcomes. The programs include health information, health screenings, workshops, massage, yoga classes, lunchtime low impact exercise routines as well as one-to-one coaching that is used to encourage and assist the employee achieve their desired goals.

GSKA values the well being of its employees and, as a result, has made available an Employee Assistance Program to enhance well being, both personally and in the workplace. The Employee Assistance Program provides professional assistance and counselling for any work related or personal problems. The service is fully confidential and free of charge to employees and their immediate families.

In pursuit of our HR People driver to be the “Best Place where Great people apply their energy and passion to do their Best work”, GSKA has a Parental Leave policy which helps ensure that employees feel supported by GSKA in managing and coping with both their work and family needs. Eligible employees are entitled to a lump sum payment upon commencement of parental leave, and a further lump sum to support them on their return to work.