Grifols, a worldwide leader in the production of plasma-derived medicines and in diagnostic and hospital solutions has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the 500 best companies in the world to work.
Grifols was ranked 415th in the list of “500 World’s Best Employers”, and is one of only three Spanish companies included.
To select the best companies, more than 360,000 companies in 61 different countries were studied. Grifols obtained 75.51 points out of a maximum of 100, confirming its solid position and its reputation, both internally and externally, as a global employer.
Grifols has a workforce of more than 18,000 employees in 30 countries, which it recognizes as essential to the challenge of delivering global growth and promoting competitiveness. The company established the Grifols Academy in 2009 to provide training opportunities for its employees. To date, the Academy has delivered a wide range of courses to more than 10,000 members of staff, providing more than 320,000 hours of training.
Grifols also advocates an equal opportunities policy with respect to recruitment, training, remuneration, promotion and professional development. This commitment helps the company to attract and retain teams of professionals who research, develop, manufacture and sell products that improve the health and well-being of patients across the globe.
The company’s workforce has grown by 29% over the last three years]:
- 2014 – 13,980
- 2015 – 14,730 (+ 5.4%)
- 2016 – 15,109 (+ 2.6%)
- 2017 – 18,071 (+19.6%)
Grifols employs approximately 1,600 workers at their plant in Clayton.
“Oh behalf of the Johnston County, we are extremely proud that Grifols Therapeutics has recognized by Forbes Magazine as a leader for being one of the world’s best employers,” states Chris Johnson, Director of Economic Development. “As the largest private employer in Johnston County with over 1,600 employees at the Clayton facility, we very thankful to Grifols’ continued commitment and dedication to their employees locally. The recognition confirms their excellent reputation as a regional, national and global employer.”
