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Success Stories
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 About Merck Sharp & Dohme Singapore
Merck Sharp & Dohme is a global research-driven pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets vaccines and medicines. It has 60,000 employees worldwide, 500 of whom are based in Singapore. With the implementation of work-life initiatives, employees have reported higher satisfaction and there is also a decrease in the number of sick leave taken.
Merck Sharp & Dohme was awarded the Work-Life Achiever Award 2008.
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Compressed Work Week and Flexi Hours
More than half of the total workforce is on a compressed work week or using flexi hours. Shift employees work a compressed schedule on two 12-hour shifts; hence they can enjoy two long weekends in a month to spend quality time with their family. Non-shift employees can choose to report for work any time between 7 am to 9 am. Those who start at 7 am can leave as early as 4 pm. |
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In-house Gym and Info Café. Merck & Co created a gym in 2007 which is accessible to staff around the clock so that shift employees can use it even at odd hours. During peak periods, there are gym instructors to provide tips and techniques to enhance working on the gym equipment. Utilisation rate is high. The Info café is a hit among employees whose work does not require a desktop computer. They use this kiosk to access Merck intranet and internet and submit claims and leave application online. |
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To find out more about Merck Sharp & Dohme (Singapore), please visit: http://www.merck.com.sg
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