Our Values
The Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd./Ltée (BICL) Values
values / væljus’/ n. The principles or moral standards of a person or social group; the generally accepted or personally held judgment of what is valuable or important in life; strongly held beliefs that are emotionally charged and highly resistant to change.
At Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd./Ltée, we value the achievement of business results as demonstrated through an individual’s capabilities. However, also important to us is a set of key “BICL Values” that motivate each of us to achieve the very best for our family of companies on the whole.
The Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd./Ltée values are Trust, Respect, Honesty and Caring for People.
The BICL Values
Keeping full confidence of others as requested.
Supporting both privately and publicly the final decision following a full explanation or discussion.
Discussing with others the agreed upon objectives with full disclosure of expectations.
Seeking out understanding from multiple areas of BI to ensure that the objectives contribute to the strategic plan and values.
Treating others the way in which they themselves would like to be treated.
Listening openly to others’ points of view that may be different from his or her own.
Judging each person only on their demonstrated capabilities (skills /knowledge /behaviour).
Putting in the effort and time necessary to keep a promise.
Giving praise to others in a manner the other person appreciates.
Taking the initiative to admit promptly to own mistakes directly to those impacted.
Having courage to provide direct feedback in private about behaviours that are contrary to BI values.
Sharing with other employees all information they need.
Taking responsibility for own actions, accepting both positive and negative consequences.
Supporting fellow employees and their families through thick and thin.
Asking people about who they are not only what they do.
Providing others with positive feedback about things that they have accomplished that are both within the business and in their personal lives.
Taking the time to assist others in their efforts to help them develop beyond his or her capabilities.
