For the seventh year in a row, the Top Employer Institute has recognized Boehringer Ingelheim as a Top Employer in the Philippines. The institute also awarded the company as a “Global Top Employer” for the fifth consecutive year and an Asia Pacific Top Employer for the sixth year straight. Boehringer is one of 17 companies worldwide to earn this award.
The 2025 certification underscores the company’s commitment to an exceptional work environment that prioritizes career development and employee well-beingwellbeing. Comprehensive leadership training and strong values, communications, and ethics play a significant part in this.
“This remarkable achievement reflects our steadfast dedication to creating an environment where our employees can thrive personally and professionally,” said May Evangelista, Head of Human Resources at Boehringer Ingelheim Philippines.
Boehringer’s employer offerings continue to score high, particularly in the categories “Steer” and “Develop.” The company’s internal Leadership Academy recognizes the value of leadership development for a positive and thriving work environment. It is one example of how Boehringer supports its employees—whether in a leadership role or not—to steer their own development.
The Academy helps create a shared understanding of leadership and offers targeted training for leadership roles. Whether stepping into a leadership role for the first time or being a senior executive, tailored training will be available to all leaders.
“Our performance underscores our commitment to strong leadership and talent development, ensuring that our employees’ wellbeing, work environment, and career growth are always at the forefront of our initiatives,” Evangelista continued.
“We encourage our employees to develop their career paths and provide tools that help them find the balance that supports their goals,” she added.
Develop your path – at work and in private life
Boehringer’s learning offerings show how the company puts its people’s promise to “develop your path” into practice. The internal Boehringer Ingelheim University makes a state-of-the-art virtual campus accessible to all 53,500 employees worldwide.
The Leadership Academy is part of the University and offers in-person and virtual training. Their focus ranges from self-awareness to successfully driving teamwork. The modules help build skills in areas like stress and resilience, giving feedback, empowerment, problem-solving, and diversity, equity and inclusion.
The leadership offerings also cover Boehringer’s holistic employee wellbeing program, including mental, physical, social, and financial health. The company’s flexible working models are another contributor to the wellbeing approach. Some examples include the locally launched Volunteer Leave that allows employees to utilize leaves separate from their vacation leaves to carry out volunteering and charity work and the formation of local wellbeing activities and initiatives.
Overall, Boehringer takes an integrated approach to building an attractive work environment with an equitable, competitive, and transparent rewards and benefits program. It caters to the needs of employees at every career stage with offerings that matter to their personal situation.
Certifications across the globe
For the past 11 years, Boehringer has been listed among the top employers in multiple countries and regions. This year, it will receive the award in 30 countries. In South Korea, Boehringer is ranked among the top 3 employers, and in Germany, among the top 20. The company also received regional recognitions in Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East.