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Merck Claimed Company

At Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 513

TOTAL RATINGS: 3572

CEO: Rob Davis

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Candace Renfrow — Head of Global Executive Talent Management at Merck

Candace Renfrow holds the Head of Global Executive Talent Management position on Merck's Human Resources team. As Head of Global Executive Talent Management, Candace Renfrow is an important member of Merck's leadership. Candace Renfrow is entrusted with maintaining the happiness of employees, whether it be through company outings, professional development, or compensation. Employees at Merck rate their leadership a B+, ranking them within the Top 30% in New York.

Merck HR Department Impact

Merck human resources has a direct relationship with cultivating company culture and retention of its employees. Merck's human resources team has earned Merck a B in office culture and an A- for their retention efforts. 67% of employees approve of the job their HR team is doing.

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Top 35%

Office Culture

Merck is in the Top 35% of Similar Sized companies on Comparably.

Top 20%

B+

Managers

Merck is in the Top 20% of Similar Sized companies on Comparably.

Top 15%

A-

Retention

Merck is in the Top 15% of Similar Sized companies on Comparably.

HR Department Responsibilities

Merck's human resources is generally tasked with hiring, orienting, and creating the work atmosphere. On average, 77% of employees at Merck look forward to going into work each morning and interacting with their co-workers. The majority of employees at Merck say the work environment created by their HR team is positive; rating it a B and ranking them in the Top 25% of similar sized companies on Comparably.