At Walgreens Boots Alliance, it’s one thing to say we are boldly committed to creating a better world through health and wellness. But it’s another thing to prove it. Without the passion, dedication and actions of our global team, our purpose is nothing but good intentions.
In WBA Magazine: Living Our Purpose, we’re showcasing the people behind the mission. Whether it’s a commitment to preserving the planet for future generations, an investment in the next generation of talent or doing the little things every day that help create an inclusive workplace (and world), our people let their actions do the talking.
Read the stories below, and get to know some of the people who make it possible for WBA to live up to our purpose of helping people across the world lead healthier and happier lives.
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Nurturing the next generation of talent
Eager to enter the world of work, Keaton Anderson is kickstarting his career with the support of Boots UK and its partnership with The Prince’s Trust.At some point in our lives, we’ve all relied on someone, somewhere, to look beyond our nerves or lack of experience, catch a glimpse of our true potential and offer us an opportunity that will set our career into motion. On a mission to transform the lives of young people, Boots UK and The Prince’s Trust are doing just that. Their partnership provides meaningful opportunities for young people to... -
The path to parenthood
LGBT+ team members across WBA show us that families may come in all shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common: love for each other.There’s more than one way to start a family. For some straight couples, it can be fairly straightforward. But for Ashley Knezevich and her partner, deciding to have a baby was just the first of many, many steps. Fostering, adoption, in vitro or in utero fertilization are among the alternatives for couples who cannot conceive – and for same-sex and other LGBT+ couples, it’s often just the start of... -
Improving the lives and livelihoods of women in Ghana
Learn how WBA’s and Liz Earle’s partnership with the Global Shea Alliance supports women who rely on the shea industry as a major source of income.Our journey with the Global Shea Alliance (GSA) begins in Northern Ghana, where an estimated 600,000 women rely on the shea industry as a major source of income. Since joining the GSA in 2019, Walgreens Boots Alliance has supported the formation of a cooperative of female shea harvesters in Ghana, including legal registration of the cooperative, election of leaders, creation of sub-committees and...
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Boots Ireland raises money for cancer patients on Daffodil Day
