Boehringer Ingelheim

Today, four generations come together at our company – from the youngest members of Generation Alpha to our experienced Baby Boomers. Each generation brings its own story: people who vividly remember the moon landing or the German reunification work side by side with colleagues who grew up with smartphones, social media, and a digital world.

Why Age-Diverse Teams Are So Valuable

We experience this diversity every day – in meetings, in projects, or simply while chatting by the coffee machine. And it benefits our teams. Different experiences often lead to different questions, new ideas, and a broader understanding of the people we work for. When apprentices share what matters to young applicants today, or experienced colleagues explain how certain decisions were made in the past, valuable knowledge emerges for everyone.

Looking Ahead: Tackling the Skilled Labor Shortage Together

Demographic change also shapes our decisions. Many colleagues who have been with us for a long time will be retiring in the coming years. To ensure their knowledge doesn’t get lost, we promote cross-generational exchange and provide younger employees with opportunities to take on responsibility early. At the same time, we want to continue offering working conditions that fit the needs of those who have been with us for many years.

To achieve this, we provide a wide range of programs that offer orientation, support, and development for all generations. The following are just a few examples of the programs we offer:

Flexible Work and Health Programs

• Various working-time models
• Sports groups, such as our tennis group
• “BI bewegt” – our prevention center with diverse courses and nutrition counseling

Development and Support Programs

• Programs tailored to different professional and personal life phases
• Needs-based support when relocating or starting at the company
• Extensive childcare services

Networks That Connect

• Early Career Networks for young employees
• Generation Experience for colleagues with extensive work experience
• Buddy programs where younger and older colleagues learn from one another

 Through these and many other benefits, we ensure that all employees – regardless of age – find the best conditions to feel comfortable, grow, and actively shape their future with us. Learn more here. [This link is only available in German] 

If you’d like to be part of the generational diversity within our company, you can explore opportunities on our job portal.