## [People and Culture](/ca-en/en/about/people-and-culture "People and Culture") We must fundamentally reimagine the way we work and create a culture that brings out the best in our people to fulfill our purpose of reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. We believe we can drive innovation, performance and reputation – and enhance our people's work experience – by transforming our culture to be more Inspired, Curious and Unbossed. ![A boy looking a glow worms in a jar](/ca-en/sites/novartis_ca/files/styles/cta_image/public/2024-10/boy-looking-at-glass-image.jpg.jpg.webp?itok=kLw9xy1x "A boy looking a glow worms in a jar") ## Inspired Our purpose answers the desire many people have for meaning and fulfillment in their work, empowering them to be their best every day. [Learn more](https://www.novartis.com/about/people-and-culture/we-are-inspiring-our-people "Learn more") ![woman looking out image](/ca-en/sites/novartis_ca/files/styles/cta_image/public/2024-10/woman-looking-out-image.jpg.jpg.webp?itok=sLu0VtFc "woman looking out image") ## Curious Curious minds with a constant desire to learn fuel the development of innovative medicines and breakthrough healthcare solutions. [Learn more](https://www.novartis.com/about/people-and-culture/we-are-instilling-curiosity "Learn more") ![Two boys playing outdoors ](/ca-en/sites/novartis_ca/files/styles/cta_image/public/2024-10/boys-smiling-image.jpg.jpg.webp?itok=jDP2pnXQ "Two boys playing outdoors") ## Unbossed Our people are most creative and productive when they are empowered to shape their work environment and pursue their ideas. [Learn more](https://www.novartis.com/about/people-and-culture/we-create-unbossed-environment "Learn more") ![Our Pride Employee Resource Group leads in Basel with Shreeram Aradhye, President Development, Chief Medical Officer and Novartis Executive Committee Sponsor for LGBTQI+ Equity.](/ca-en/sites/novartis_ca/files/styles/cta_image/public/2024-10/pride-2024-group-image.jpg%20%281%29.jpg.webp?itok=pcBOsyhE "Our Pride Employee Resource Group leads in Basel with Shreeram Aradhye, President Development, Chief Medical Officer and Novartis Executive Committee Sponsor for LGBTQI+ Equity.") ## Pride | We belong here For Pride Month, we’re shining a light on the impact of our Pride Employee Resource Groups and the power of community to drive positive change. [Learn more ](https://www.novartis.com/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/equity/lgbtqi-equity "Learn more ") ## Our people are our greatest asset It is our people who will challenge medical paradigms and deliver transformative innovation; our people who will rethink how we work and embed operational excellence across every aspect of the value chain; our people who will spark a digital revolution and make it possible to go big on data and digital; and our people who will operate with the values and integrity that will build trust with society. ![Image of a Business Novartis Associate](/ca-en/sites/novartis_ca/files/styles/cards_50_50/public/2024-10/business-professional-image.jpg.jpg.webp?itok=XqKQ0F3J "Image of a Business Novartis Associate") ### Inspired Engage our people. Strive for patients. Live our purpose. ![Scientist in lab smiling](/ca-en/sites/novartis_ca/files/styles/cards_50_50/public/2024-10/scientist-in-lab-smiling-image.jpg.jpg.webp?itok=xHUgtDgt "Scientist in lab smiling") ### Curious Learn. Be open. Be self-aware. ![A female Director standing in-front of stairs at the Novartis office in Basel](/ca-en/sites/novartis_ca/files/styles/cards_50_50/public/2024-10/director-standing-stairs-office.jpg.jpg.webp?itok=PnGIjPQ4 "A female Director standing in-front of stairs at the Novartis office in Basel") ### Unbossed Create clarity. Serve others. Own your actions. ![Image of a female Novartis Associate](/ca-en/sites/novartis_ca/files/styles/cards_50_50/public/2024-10/novartis-associate-1-image.jpg.jpg.webp?itok=-gFBqBBv "Image of a female Novartis Associate") ### Integrity Be honest. Have courage. Do what is right. --- ![Team meeting in Dubai](/ca-en/sites/novartis_ca/files/styles/cta_image/public/2024-10/team-meeting-in-dubai.jpg.jpg.webp?itok=k6hyysFK "Team meeting in Dubai") ## Culture Leadership Advisory Board (C-LAB) Our Culture Leadership Advisory Board (C-LAB) is a new fusion of world-leading external experts and senior leaders from across our business – bringing together a unique diversity of experience and perspectives to help us shape a forward-thinking culture for a truly focused medicines company. ![Michael sharing precious moments with his new son](/ca-en/sites/novartis_ca/files/styles/cta_image/public/2024-10/michael-wieser.png.png.webp?itok=zn_iaKvX "Michael sharing precious moments with his new son") ## Parental Leave 14 weeks minimum paid parental leave, countless precious moments. Find out more about our Global Equal Parental Leave Policy for all Novartis parents. [Learn more](https://www.novartis.com/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/parental-leave "Learn more") ![A woman explaining something to the camera](/ca-en/sites/novartis_ca/files/styles/cta_image/public/2024-10/black-woman-explainig-image.png.png.webp?itok=B0grXVfc "A woman explaining something to the camera") ## Giving & Volunteering We empower our people to give and volunteer on their own terms, enabling everyone to make a difference with civil society partners in their chosen community. [Read more](https://www.novartis.com/about/people-and-culture/giving-volunteering "Read more")