BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM MALAYSIA RECOGNISED AS A LOCAL TOP EMPLOYER FOR SEVENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Boehringer Ingelheim Malaysia has again been recognised as a 'Top Employer' in the Malaysian market for the seventh consecutive year by the Top Employers Institute, scoring high in leadership and individual career development.

The biopharmaceutical company in a statement said the 2025 certification underscores the company's commitment to an exceptional work environment that prioritises career development and employee wellbeing, citing comprehensive leadership training offers, played a significant part in this.

It said Boehringer’s employer offerings continue to score high, particularly in the categories “Steer” and “Develop”, while the company’s internal Leadership Academy recognises the value of leadership development for a positive and thriving work environment.

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“It is one example how Boehringer helps create a shared understanding of leadership and offers targeted training for different leadership roles,” the company said.

Boehringer Ingelheim Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia General Manager and Head of Human Pharma Cheong Yee Kok said the company was beyond honoured to be recognised as a Top Employer for seven consecutive years. 

"This is truly a testament to a company that is deeply rooted in a people-first culture. At Boehringer Ingelheim, we support our employees, whether in a leadership role or not to steer their own development," he said.

Meanwhile, Boehringer Ingelheim Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia Head of Human Resources Satveer Bhatt highlighted the company’s commitment to leadership development, noting that leaders significantly impact both individual experiences and performance, as well as the company’s goals.

“Whether stepping into a leadership role for the first time or being a senior executive, tailored training will be available to all leaders. In Malaysia, we offer customised leadership development programmes such as First Line Managers training and the Regional Talent Development Programme for emerging talents,” she said.

Listed among the top employers in multiple countries and regions over the past 11 years, the company said, it’s internal university, in which the Leadership Academy is a part of, offers in-person and a state-of-the-art virtual campus accessible to all it’s 53,500 employees worldwide.

It said, the leadership offerings also cover Boehringer’s holistic employee wellbeing programme which includes mental, physical, social, and financial health, while the company’s flexible working models were another contributor to the wellbeing approach.

“A recent example is our enhanced benefits which include family care leave, adoption leave, mental health coverage, among others. This correlates with our company’s efforts in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts by building DEI into our employee benefits.  

“Overall, Boehringer takes an integrated approach to build an attractive work environment with an equitable, competitive, and transparent rewards and benefits programme. It caters to the employee needs at every career stage with offerings that matter to their personal  situation,” the company said.

-- BERNAMA