Johannesburg, November 17th 2021: Zoetis, an affiliate of the global animal health company, has been officially recognized as one of the best places to work in South Africa for 2021. Employees ranked the company favorably in all the eight workplace factors of the certification – more than 88% of employees said the company is offering a great atmosphere and provides challenging work, and 99% of employees are recommending the organization, 17 points higher compared to a typical South African company.
Best Places to Work is an international certification program, considered as the ‘Platinum Standard’ in identifying and recognizing top workplaces around the world, providing employers the opportunity to learn more about the engagement and the satisfaction of their employees and honour those who deliver an outstanding work experience with the highest standards in regards to working conditions.
In a statement from Adrian Pratt, General Manager for Zoetis South Africa “We are extremely proud to receive The Best Place to Work Certification as a testament to our culture, where our colleagues make the difference. Through our dedication to our customers and each other we have created an environment that we all enjoy being part of. A big thank you to all our colleagues for your contribution in making Zoetis South Africa a great place to work”.
Meanwhile, Erica Appels, HR Lead for the organization said “We are honored and proud to receive this recognition. I’ve worked for many companies in my career and the culture at Zoetis is by far the best, healthiest and most inclusive work environment I’ve experienced. I’m extremely proud to be part of an organization that always strives to do the best for their colleagues, customers and the community and to quote our colleagues: “we’re not just a company, we’re a family and we are committed to the same cause and love what we do!”
The certification provides a valuable benchmark for employees and reinforces the company’s commitment to retaining and attracting the best talent to serve its clients locally and internationally.
For more information about the program, visit www.bestplacestoworkfor.org
