Novo Nordisk implements hiring freeze in certain departments

Since 2021, Novo Nordisk has increased its number of employees by 20,000 to total 66,000.

by MARKETWIRE ‎

Novo Nordisk has seen a veritable boom in employee numbers as the company has significantly expanded its business to keep up with demand for diabetes drug Ozempic and obesity drug Wegovy, but now the Danish pharmaceutical giant is introducing a hiring freeze to protect the company culture, Danish business media Finans reported on Wednesday.

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