RIDGEFIELD, Conn., Sept. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Boehringer Ingelheim announced today that it has been named to the annual Working Mother 100 Best Companies list. The company was awarded for its commitment to progressive workplace programs, including advancement of women, flexibility, child care and paid parental leave.
“We are honored to be among the Top 100 Working Mother Best Companies for the fourth time. We recognize the importance of providing work-life integration programs for our employees, especially working parents who are trying to balance their careers, families and wellness,” said Nancy Di Dia, executive director and chief diversity officer, Boehringer Ingelheim. “We realize that employees who feel that they have a choice of balance in their life tend to be better engaged and energized about their work; thereby, benefitting our employees, patients and the inclusive culture at our company.”
To help employees find a balance, Boehringer Ingelheim offers generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements, as well as on-site child care, fitness facilities, dry cleaning services and banking. The company also places a great emphasis on health and wellness and provides on-site occupational health services, healthy dining options, wellness screenings, indoor/outdoor walking paths, disease management resources, and a nurse hotline.
“As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Working Mother’s 100 Best Companies, we are keen to recognize leaders who have built initiatives that truly support all employees,” said Subha Barry, vice president, general manager, Working Mother Media. “They are the vanguard of successful companies, with policies that matter to American families.”
The complete list of Working Mother’s 2015 100 Best Companies can be found here, and Boehringer Ingelheim’s profile can be found here. The 100 Best Companies are featured in the October/November issue of Working Mother and on workingmother.com.
About Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., based in Ridgefield, CT, is the largest U.S. subsidiary of Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation.
Boehringer Ingelheim is one of the world’s 20 leading pharmaceutical companies. Headquartered in Ingelheim, Germany, the company operates globally with 146 affiliates and more than 47,000 employees. Since its founding in 1885, the family-owned company has been committed to researching, developing, manufacturing and marketing novel treatments for human and veterinary medicine.
Boehringer Ingelheim is committed to improving lives and providing valuable services and support to patients and families. Our employees create and engage in programs that strengthen our communities. To learn more about how we make more health for more people, visit our Corporate Social Responsibility Report.
In 2014, Boehringer Ingelheim achieved net sales of about $16.96 billion dollars (13.3 billion euros). R&D expenditure corresponds to 19.9 percent of its net sales.
For more information please visit www.us.boehringer-ingelheim.com, or follow us on Twitter @BoehringerUS.
About Working Mother Media
Working Mother Media (WMM), a division of Bonnier Corporation (bonnier.com), publishes Working Mother magazine and its companion website, workingmother.com. The Working Mother Research Institute (workingmother.com/wmri), the National Association for Female Executives (nafe.com) and Diversity Best Practices (diversitybestpractices.com) are also units within WMM. WMM’s mission is to serve as a champion of culture change. Working Mother magazine is the only national magazine for career-committed mothers. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Pinterest.
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SOURCE Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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