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Diversity and Inclusion
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Boehringer Ingelheim recognizes that industry strength and competitive advantage are the result of an integrated and diverse cultural organization. Individuals and teams contribute to the vision of our culture. Six business objectives are at the core of that culture:
- Management accountability
- Recruitment, development and retention
- Inclusion
- Communication
- Education and training
- Marketplace focus
We are committed to diversity in all aspects of the business:
- Diversity of ideas, engagement and inclusion
- Diversity of suppliers
- Diversity of global and local communities
It’s our competitive advantage. Our forums for employee ideas and involvement, recruitment and retention efforts, training and education opportunities, work/life flexibility, and community and marketplace focus demonstrate our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Boehringer Ingelheim is an employer-of-choice and the benchmark for our clients, patients and communities at home and abroad.
Involvement & Engagement
Boehringher Ingelheim has Diversity Councils, which provide forums for employee ideas and involvement related to diversity initiatives, recruitment and retention, training and education, work/life balance, and community and marketplace focus. Diversity Council members represent a mixture of colleagues within the company. They demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion efforts and serve as formal and informal thought leaders for our efforts.
Supplier Diversity
Boehringer Ingelheim views supplier diversity as a commitment both to the local communities it serves and to the U.S. economy. Through purchasing and contracting practices, the company embraces the principles of strengthening the national and local economy by aiding, counseling and protecting the interests of small businesses. Boehringer Ingelheim helps nourish creativity in the U.S. workforce by supporting entrepreneurs, particularly those who are socially and economically disadvantaged.
Employee Resource Groups
Employee Resource Groups are voluntary, grass roots-driven groups of employees formed around the dimensions of ethnicity, gender, physical ability, sexual orientation and race. Members of these groups support one another and contribute to recruitment and retention efforts by sharing experiences, discussing best practices, concerns, networking, professional development and mentoring. Boehringer Ingelheim presently supports the following Employee Resource Groups:
- African Heritage Business Resource
- LA BIICA - Latinos at Boehringer Ingelheim Influencing Change Ahora
- Asian Employee Resource Group
- Women's Leadership Initiative
- Disabilities with Opportunities for Networking and Education
- Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender