Novo Nordisk
The pharmaceutical company has a “triple bottom line” culture that empowers employees to give back, says Genevieve Jean-Bart Fadayomi, senior manager of U.S. corporate giving and social impact. It recently launched a competition that gives workers $10,000 to support their chosen nonprofit. One of this year’s five winners used that money to support a mobile pantry in Flint, Mich., that provides vitamin-rich food to combat the effects of lead poisoning. Read the Great Place to Work review here.
Company Info
| Industry | Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals |
| Year founded | 1,982 |
| HQ location | Plainsboro, N.J. |
| Type of org | Public |
| # of work sites | 12 |
| U.S. employees | 5,250 |
| Global employees | 45,250 |
| Web address | https://www.novonordisk-us.com |
Philanthropy
| Total company donations | $13,800,000 |
| Offers paid time off for volunteering | Yes |
| Max PTO for volunteering | 80 |
| Company matches employee contribution | Yes |
| Total amount matched (past 12 mo) | $55,000 |
| Avg match/employee | $10.5 |