An analysis conducted showed that over the past five years, aspects of engagement, social responsibility, and management have improved significantly at this company. In turn, the teamwork and relationships within the team are the most consistently strong point of Mēness aptieka. "In the profession of pharmacy, experience and relationships with people develop over a long time, and the work of our pharmacists and pharmacy assistants is a daily immense responsibility towards people. We are one of the largest employers in the industry and take pride in providing stable modern jobs for more than 1300 employees across all regions of Latvia. Our priority is to create an environment where every specialist sees their professional future opportunities and feels connected to common goals. Valued and motivated professionals in the industry are the foundation of quality and accessible pharmaceutical care for every resident of Latvia," stated Elena Petrishina, a member of the board of Mēness aptieka. When choosing a workplace, safety and long-term stability are becoming increasingly important — fair treatment and the balance of professional employment with personal life. Such trends were also indicated by the employee evaluation of Mēness aptieka: over five years, the assessment of equal growth opportunities reached 94.5%; the assessment of wage equality between women and men also increased significantly. "It is very important for us that the people working at Mēness aptieka feel heard and valued. Over the past five years, the level of employee satisfaction with overall salary and support provided has significantly increased. We can be satisfied that we provide a comprehensive benefits package, which includes competitive compensation, health insurance, opportunities for professional growth and training, as well as flexible working conditions," noted Baiba Pedraude, the HR director of Mēness aptieka. At the same time, the relationships between colleagues and teamwork, honesty and ethics of leaders, understanding of employee work, and regular feedback are consistently highly valued within the Mēness aptieka team. Over five years, the employees' understanding of the clarity of the company's long-term strategy and open communication has also improved. **Note:** Best Places to Work is one of the most popular programs in Europe among employers, including companies in the pharmaceutical industry, and provides an opportunity to objectively assess the working environment of the enterprise. Mēness aptieka is currently the only pharmaceutical care enterprise in Latvia that has successfully improved its evaluation results and has received this international certification for the fifth consecutive year. It is awarded to the best workplaces in the world, assessing employee satisfaction with management, values, personnel management, salary and other benefits, colleagues and the atmosphere at the enterprise, the ability to balance work and personal life, as well as the company's impact on society. Additionally, Mēness aptieka has been the most beloved, quality, green, and humane pharmacy brand in Latvia for the 12th consecutive year. The results of the European Sustainable Brand Index indicate that Mēness aptieka is the most sustainable brand in the pharmaceutical industry in Latvia.
