Boehringer Ingelheim has again been named an employer of choice, with the Top Employers Institute awarding the company Global Top Employer status for the third successive year.
Locally, Boehringer Ingelheim has been recognised as a Top Employer in both Australia and New Zealand for its standout practices in people strategy, leadership, organisational change and its work environment. The certification also highlights the company’s commitment to purpose-led leadership and the mental health of employees.
Dirk Otto, general manager, Boehringer Ingelheim Australia and New Zealand said it was an honour for the business to receive this recognition by the Top Employers Institute.
“We know our world has experienced significant change in recent years. It has impacted our overall health and wellbeing, and we’re all recovering. What these results reflect is Boehringer Ingelheim’s approach to holistic employee wellbeing.
“It’s part of our DNA to take a long term view to strategic planning, priorisation and role clarity. We also have dedicated programs focused on mental health and wellness that make us an employer of choice.
“As a family-owned business we support our people with purpose-led leadership,” Mr Otto said. “We are also intentional with where we can have the greatest impact. All of this provides the greatest opportunity for our employees to grow.
“This approach keeps the customer at the centre of what we do, and aligns us to a common purpose – transforming lives for generations.”
Mr Otto said Boehringer Ingelheim employees receive support through programs that are relevant for them and their families. This includes a work environment of physical and emotional security, an inclusive way of working together that creates a sense of belonging, mental health awareness initiatives and manager training, a focus on work–life balance, opportunities for volunteering, and competitive pay and benefits.
“People are at the core of everything that our company does,” said Lisa Price, head of human resources, Boehringer Ingelheim ANZ. “The strong human dimension of our corporate culture demonstrates a commitment to our people as individuals, not just as professionals. The Top Employers award acknowledges that.
“Our people value our investment in humanistic skill development, such as influencing, stakeholder management and collaboration. Coaching and feedback are part of our daily work, and we believe everyone can lead, wherever they are in the business.”
Ms Price said nurturing talent and instilling a growth mindset is driven throughout the organisation’s key employee program to support broader skill sets development and create a fulfilling work environment.
One example is the Regional Talent Move program which aims to build agility and resilience by allowing employees to take on a stretch assignment in a different country for up to six months to work on a project or business problem.
Boehringer Ingelheim has been listed among the top employers in multiple countries and regions for the past nine years. This year, Boehringer Ingelheim will receive the award in 29 countries, as well as additional certifications in Europe, the Asia Pacific, and – ranked first – the Latin America regions.
