Boehringer Ingelheim Secures Sixth Global Top Employer Certification Highlighting People-First Strategy

Boehringer Ingelheim Secures Sixth Global Top Employer Certification Highlighting People-First Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim has been awarded the Global Top Employer 2026 certification by the Top Employers Institute for the sixth consecutive year, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to employee well-being and an attractive work environment. The recognition highlights strong performance in physical, mental, social, and financial well-being, alongside positive results in career development, rewards and recognition, and workplace culture. Certified in 31 countries with additional regional distinctions, the achievement underscores the company’s holistic people strategy, global consistency, and focus on enabling employees to thrive, innovate, and grow over the long term.

(PRESS RELEASE) INGELHEIM, 15-Jan-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Boehringer Ingelheim has once again been recognized as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute, earning the 2026 seal for the sixth consecutive year. The certification highlights the company’s continued commitment to fostering an attractive and supportive work environment, with employee well-being positioned as a central pillar of its people strategy.

The recognition reflects particularly strong results in the area of well-being, encompassing physical, mental, social, and financial health. In addition, Boehringer Ingelheim achieved notable scores in career development, rewards and recognition, and the overall work environment, underscoring a holistic approach to supporting employees throughout their professional journeys.

Michael Schmelmer, Chief Human Resources Officer and Member of the Board of Managing Directors at Boehringer Ingelheim, emphasized that employees are fundamental to the company’s long-term success. He highlighted the organization’s ongoing focus on creating an environment in which colleagues feel empowered to care for their well-being, noting that a thriving workforce is essential to sustained innovation.

Boehringer Ingelheim’s well-being program is designed to support the whole person, addressing physical and mental health alongside social and financial needs. A dedicated cross-functional team collaborates to develop and implement relevant initiatives that enable employees to perform at their best, both at work and in their personal lives. The program includes preventive health screenings, fitness initiatives, and tailored mental health training for employees and leaders. Confidential counseling and additional mental health resources are provided through employee assistance programs, while volunteering opportunities, financial education, and retirement planning help employees build long-term security.

Beyond well-being initiatives, Boehringer Ingelheim offers extensive opportunities for lifelong learning and professional development, complemented by flexible working models that support work-life balance. The Boehringer Ingelheim University provides a globally accessible virtual learning campus, enabling continuous skill development across regions. Employees also have opportunities to temporarily work abroad, supporting greater flexibility and closer connections with family members living in other countries.

The 2026 Global Top Employer certification spans 31 countries, with additional regional recognitions across Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. In Latin America, Boehringer Ingelheim is ranked among the top three employers. The company has consistently been recognized as a top employer across multiple countries and regions for the past 12 years, reflecting sustained excellence in people practices worldwide.

Boehringer Ingelheim

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry’s top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,500 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

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