Join Us in Creating a Healthier and Happier Workplace

At Bayer, we want to create a better world where health and nutrition are accessible to all. Our commitment drives us to develop innovative solutions that improve wellbeing.

 

We believe that happy and healthy employees bring their best selves to work. That’s why we aim to foster an environment where everyone can thrive. Our comprehensive benefits support employees at every stage of their lives and meet the diverse needs of our global workforce.

 

Our health programs ensure access to world-class health care and focus on all aspects of wellbeing: physical, mental, financial and social.

BeWell@Bayer

BeWell@Bayer is our commitment to support you on your journey to a healthy, fulfilling life — respecting your unique choices and diverse priorities across regions. We go beyond legal and occupational safety requirements fostering health-conscious behaviors and embed leadership principles that support a holistic approach to your wellbeing.

Health & Safety

Bayer ensures a safe working environment by adhering to stringent health and safety regulations and best practices in risk prevention. We prioritize psychological safety as a core aspect of occupational health.

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Working Conditions

We offer flexible working, family benefits and diverse working models, as well as a healthy working environment that nurtures wellbeing to help you balance professional and personal goals.

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Healthy Behavior

Bayer promotes healthy lifestyles with global health initiatives and local benefit programs. Our VACC behaviors ensure that leaders actively endorse health conscious habits as part of their leadership.

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Health Cover

Every Bayer employee has access to local health coverage, combining state (where applicable) and private provisions tailored to each country.

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Leadership & Health

Our leadership is committed to fostering a healthy work environment, promoting positive factors, and minimizing negative impacts on your health.

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Chitkala Kalidas
Health and safety of all employees is an integral aspect of our company's mission of 'Health for all, Hunger for none' and our Environmental, Social and Governance commitments at Bayer.
Chitkala Kalidas
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SVP and Head of Environment, Social and Governance
'Health for all' Starts with You

Owing our health and safety boils down to how we focus our energy levels. Our MyHealth platform gives employees the self-help tools to take charge of their wellbeing. Our Energy Workshops are a proactive approach to managing your energy, enabling you to boost your performance capacity without compromising your wellbeing.

Holistic health pyramid, starting with the body as the base, then the heart, followed by the mind and finally the spirit at the top.

In today's challenging times, the prevalence of mental health issues is increasing both in and out of the workplace. Our Mental Health Toolbox offers a range of training programs designed to meet different needs and promote mental wellbeing. Our Mental Health First Aiders are a community dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and offering timely emotional support to those in need.

Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides essential support to employees and their families as they navigate various life challenges. From mental health services to financial advice, coaching and medical guidance, we offer a holistic approach to wellbeing. Partnering with trusted external providers worldwide, our services are customized to meet the unique needs of each region. Employees can access confidential telephone helplines and online resources to address concerns such as relationship challenges, financial stress and anxiety.

This resource provides guidance, tools and strategies for our leaders to cultivate a caring and healthy work environment. It empowers leaders to support the health and wellbeing of their teams while fostering a culture of wellness throughout the organization.

A self-organized group of Bayer employees, including mindfulness coaches, is committed to integrating mindfulness into Bayer's transformation. With over 1,300 global members, the community fosters wellbeing, creativity, and trust enhancing workplace engagement. Weekly mindfulness practices led by internal practitioners across all time zones are complemented by nutrition initiatives that encourage mindful food choices.

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Healthy Nutrition at Work and at Home

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At Bayer, nutrition, nutritional education and healthy food are key components of our health strategy for employees. Our comprehensive offer includes a balanced, healthy diet, numerous courses on nutrition and healthy eating. We want to make it easy for you to stick to your good resolutions and to ensure that the menu in your staff restaurant offers what you’d like to eat.

 

Examples:

  • Kantina Vital: The Bayer Campus in Germany focuses on sustainability and reducing food waste. "Kantina vital" provides balanced meals based on German Nutrition Society guidelines.
     
  • BeWell options: Our cafes in the USA feature wellness programs with menu items that meet nutritional guidelines, daily BeWell options, and resources like the MyFitnessPal app for tracking nutrition.
Michael Devoy
Looking after your physical and mental wellbeing is of utmost importance. Take accountability for your own health.
Michael Devoy
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Chief Medical Officer