Consistent with our goal to be in the top tier of leading health care companies, at Merck we recognize that the ability to excel - to most competitively meet society's and customers' needs - depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of employees, and we value these qualities most highly. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork - a working environment that rewards commitment and performance and is responsive to the needs of employees and their families.
And as part of our mission to maintain a satisfying and productive work environment, Merck routinely surveys all employees to determine how well we are performing in the areas of health and well-being, employee benefits, professional development, rewards and recognition, demonstrating respect for the individual, and management leadership. The survey is designed to help managers understand employee perspectives about the Company, their jobs and growth opportunities, address critical issues and help the Company take employee views into account when making decisions. Highlights of the survey results, including changing employee trends, are communicated to employees through a combination of face-to-face meetings and written summaries.
Our global online survey tool is available in 11 languages. The last survey was fielded in late April and early May 2005 and had a 66 percent employee response rate, up from 64 percent in 2004.
Where responses were below norms, we have established initiatives to address related issues.
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