Ridgefield, Conn., September 16, 2014 – Boehringer Ingelheim announced today that it has been named to the 2014 Working Mother 100 Best Companies List. The company was awarded for outstanding leadership in establishing policies, programs and corporate culture that support working mothers, including child care, flexible work arrangements, paid parental leave and advancement of women. Boehringer Ingelheim was also measured on access to and usage of family-friendly programs.

“We are committed to providing flexible work environments and policies for working parents here at Boehringer Ingelheim,” said Nancy Di Dia, Executive Director and Chief Diversity Officer, Boehringer Ingelheim. “It’s an honor to be recognized among many other high caliber companies for our culture as we continue to explore new and beneficial work/life policies for our employees.”

In addition to Boehringer Ingelheim’s generous paid time off policies, the company also places great emphasis on its health and wellness program. The company provides onsite occupational health services, a fitness center for employees and their spouse/partner, healthy dining options, wellness screenings, indoor/outdoor walking paths, disease management resources, and a nurse hotline.

“The Working Mother 100 Best Companies are the leaders in the advancement of women by supporting their need to integrate family and work successfully,” said Carol Evans, President, Working Mother Media. “We are thrilled to honor the U.S. companies that put words into action and build family-friendly cultures on the foundation of thoughtful policies and effective programs. Women now make up 50% of our workforce.  We need to make sure they have the support to be outstanding moms as well as great employees."

Jennifer Owens, editorial director of Working Mother Media, noted, “In its 29th year, the Working Mother 100 Best Companies are a powerful reminder of how great companies can and do create supportive workplaces for their employees. All employers would do well to follow their lead if they want to attract and retain top talent.”

The complete list of the 2014 Working Mother 100 Best Companies can be found here.

About Boehringer Ingelheim

The Boehringer Ingelheim group is one of the world’s 20 leading pharmaceutical companies. Headquartered in Ingelheim, Germany, it operates globally with 142 affiliates and more than 47,400 employees. Since it was founded in 1885, the family-owned company has been committed to researching, developing, manufacturing and marketing novel medications of high therapeutic value for human and veterinary medicine.

Social responsibility is a central element of Boehringer Ingelheim's culture. Involvement in social projects, caring for employees and their families, and providing equal opportunities for all employees form the foundation of the global operations. Mutual cooperation and respect, as well as environmental protection and sustainability are intrinsic factors in all of Boehringer Ingelheim’s endeavors.

In 2013, Boehringer Ingelheim achieved net sales of about €14.1 billion. R&D expenditure corresponds to 19.5% of net sales.

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