GSK_ Annual_Report_2021-22

Talent management and the role of learning and development GSK has developed several in-house competencies to meet the diverse learning needs of our employees. There are learning and development (L&D) activities that are undertaken to ensure that both long-term and short-term organisational objectives are met, a synergistic talent pipeline gets created and employees’ career progression ambitions also get addressed. A crucial aspect of talent management and accountable leadership is the creation of a leadership pipeline that is well- prepared to take on priority roles that affect organisational profitability and stability. Developing leaders We have a strong focus on developing the effectiveness of managers, including their ability to help people maximise their potential. Managers can access leadership development programmes to support them at each stage of their careers. Our One80 reviews help them improve based on feedback from their teams. Inclusion and diversity Increasing female representation within the workforce is now a leader-driven agenda and part of their performance metrics. We aim to work towards increasing women representation of our workforce to 25% by 2025, enabled by right attraction, development and retention framework. We are fostering an inclusive work environment for the LGBTQIA+ community across GSK by focusing on awareness, psychological safety and developing conducive frameworks. Employee health and wellbeing Building a positive environment for our employees and taking care of their holistic healthcare needs has been an ongoing priority. • 24/7 audio and video consultation with general physicians and specialists, apart from delivery of medicines • Health and Wellbeing (H&W) Champions supporting leaders in educating and embedding mental health and wellbeing practices to help identify employees’ needs and accordingly devise solutions • Initiated a mobile health and wellbeing solution, ‘Healthy Life’, which enabled employees to choose and set their own personal health goals through the use of technology • An Employee Assistance Programme was set up where employees could connect with a 24/7 professional counsellor 13 Financial Statements Statutory Reports Strategic Priorities Corporate Overview Purpose-led, performance-driven GSK has always been at the forefront of science and harnesses the power of talent, technology and research to improve the quality of human life. To deliver on our purpose of getting ahead of disease, we rely on our outstanding people, and work hard to create a facilitative environment where they can thrive and achieve exceptional outcomes. Talent, Leadership and Culture remain our key organisation focus areas and we channelise our workforce development initiatives along these routes. During the year, several initiatives were rolled out under each of these focus areas. AWARDS Fourth time in a row, we were recognised as one of the 100 Best Companies for Women in India 2021 by Working Mother and Avtar, a diversity, equity and inclusion solutions firm. India’s Best Workplaces in Health & Wellness 2021 by Great Place to Work Institute