March 2024 Newsletter: Pharmalys Voice team feedback, The underrepresentation of racial and ethnic minority groups

Pharmalys team members give their feedback on how to improve the Pharmalys Voice concept

Introduced in March 2023, Pharmalys Voice represents a recurrent team gathering designed to facilitate transparent communication. The principle is simple. Empower team members to share their perspectives openly, sharing their views between one another. During these meetings, the team proposes topics related to their professional experiences, ranging from insights gained in specific studies to strategies employed in overcoming on-site challenges. Discussions may also revolve around refining job roles and responsibilities to prevent overlap, providing updates on clinical operations, and more.

In 2023, 3 meetings were organised in March, June, and September, laying the groundwork for the evaluation of the concept through a team poll. A big thank you to those who took the time to respond! The significant level of participation allows us to confidently presume that the feedback received is an accurate reflection of the sentiments of the majority of Pharmalys employees. The poll focused on two key aspects. One, the format and organisation, and two, the content of Pharmalys Voice. The poll concluded with an open-ended question soliciting suggestions for improvements.

So far, Pharmalys Voice has received positive feedback. This is evident in responses such as ‘it is useful’, ‘it is pleasant to be all together’, ‘I appreciate having news/information on Pharmalys’, ‘I love learning about other staff’s experiences’, ‘I feel comfortable to speak freely’. The majority of participants appreciate the frequency (every 3 months) and duration (3 hours) of the sessions. The content has been of satisfactory standards thus far. Valuable suggestions for future discussions have been put forth, including topics such as how to improve people’s well-being and performance, how to enhance collaboration, employees’ challenges, among others.

The primary recommendations for improvements that were suggested centred around the desire for more extensive coverage of employees’ experiences, an extension of the preparation time allocated for presentations, enhanced follow-up procedures for discussed action items, and a greater emphasis on fostering interactivity.

The top management team is committed to addressing these suggestions during the planning of upcoming Pharmalys Voice meetings. We firmly believe that our people constitute the most valuable asset of our company, and our dedication to their continued professional and personal development remains unwavering. Read more: Our Values | Pharmalys ; Our People | Pharmalys

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