Franklin Lakes- April 2024- BD announced that it will receive the Business Group on Health “Best Employer: Excellence in Health & Well-being Award” for its commitment to advancing employee well-being through comprehensive and innovative benefits and initiatives.
BD also garnered honors for “Excellence in Global Health & Well-being” for its ability to meet the diverse needs of employees in multiple countries and its commitment to equity, with a set of standard benefits offerings.
“Our purpose at BD is to advance the world of health, and we know that starts with prioritizing the health and well-being of our 70,000 global employees,” said Kristi Payne, senior vice president of Global Total Rewards for BD. “Our integrated approach focuses on physical, emotional, financial and social well-being, and empowers our people to thrive—personally and professionally.”
The assessment process evaluated applications based on their approaches to leadership, culture, and well-being strategy; holistic well-being, including mental health, financial well-being, social connectedness, job satisfaction, flexibility, and time away; engagement and the employee experience; health equity and social determinants; and metrics and evaluation.
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This award is the latest accolade for BD employee well-being efforts. Also this year, BD was awarded by Cigna Healthcare with the Silver level “Healthy Workforce Designation,” which recognizes companies for improving the health and well-being of U.S. associates through workplace wellness programs. Additionally, the American Heart Association awarded BD a Gold level recognition for its commitments to employee health and well-being as measured in the Association’s 2023 Well-being Works Better Scorecard.
These recognitions reflect the company’s efforts to achieve its 2030+ goals for promoting a healthy workforce and communities. These goals encompass maintaining a healthy and thriving workforce that cultivates the company’s culture of inclusion, safety and well-being, and also contributes to community and company health.
