Great place to work 2017

Respect, passion and values, but also hard work and a strong team spirit: this is the philosophy that for over 50 years has made Difa Cooper a successful company in the dermatological field, and this year has allowed it to be recognised as one of the Best Work Places Italia 2017, the ranking of the country’s best places of work compiled by Great Place to Work®. A prestigious award reaffirming an important mission: high growth prospects where every employee is considered an active part of the company, so that engagement and empowerment have always been the company’s palpable values​.

A cornerstone of Difa Cooper’s success is the contribution of every single person, fundamental in establishing and achieving important goals through cooperation and teamwork, the indispensable principles that have allowed it to become one of the Best Work Places Italia 2017. Work is not just a job but the result of flexibility and design, listening and discussion, availability and recognition: the primary purpose is to consolidate a culture of merit on the basis of achieving agreed goals.

“From human resource management, communication, and business initiatives, it is perceived that the focus at Difa Cooper is on people. “stated Stefano Fatelli, Chief Executive Officer of Difa Cooper.” The environment is extremely informal and familiar, communication takes place in a transparent manner and the staff is involved in the decision making. In its rating, “Great Place to Work® also took into account the special programmes provided to employees, such as the creation of a sports area and a relaxation room, to create a space for relaxation and discussion, the stipulation of an accident policy and a supplementary health insurance extended to the whole family. In addition, to help them achieve a good work-private life balance, Difa Cooper reduced working time on Friday, offered co-financing of nursery costs for up to 50% and launched a project that provides a bi-annual check-up, the intervention of a nutritionist and suggestions for skin care and its pathologies.

Finally, there are numerous social responsibility initiatives that have made Difa Cooper become one of the Best Work Places Italia 2017: with 71% of the workforce being women, special attention has been paid to health and prevention, leading to the company actively supporting the Bollini Rosa Project of the National Women’s Health Observatory (Onda), and supporting the “The Strength and Smile Onlus” association, which helps cancer-affected women to improve their appearance and psychophysical well-being.