The Top Employers Institute, a global authority on recognizing excellence in people practices, awarded Boehringer Ingelheim “Global Top Employer” for the second year in a row. The family-owned pharmaceutical company, one of the world’s eleven best employers recognized this year, received the award in 29 countries across the globe. In the Middle East, the company received the award in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the second year consecutively, and for the first time in the United Arab Emirates.
The independent Top Employers Institute certifies companies worldwide that offer their employees excellent working conditions and support their development. This certification is based on a multi-level program that evaluates human resources practices within the organization.
Mohammed Al-Tawil, Regional Managing Director and Head of Human Pharma for India, Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (‘IMETA’) at Boehringer Ingelheim, said, “An excellent corporate culture is imperative to attract and retain the best talent. Being awarded Top Employer is a testament to our efforts towards nurturing and growing our people in an agile work environment conducive to collaboration, learning and innovative thinking. At Boehringer Ingelheim, we recognize that our success and reputation for innovation is driven by talented, motivated and engaged employees.”
Boehringer Ingelheim continues to advance in the area of employee engagement, focusing on building a strong corporate culture that creates a sense of belonging and purpose among its people. The Top Employers Institute also commended the company’s career and talent development programs that provide continuous learning opportunities. Additionally, employee wellness has come into sharper focus at Boehringer Ingelheim, offering health and well-being support programs to help them excel in their personal and professional lives.
In the IMETA region, the 2000 employees of Boehringer Ingelheim create value through innovation with a clear goal to provide more health and improve the lives of both humans and animals. Visit the Boehringer Ingelheim corporate website to learn more the organization.