Abbott Named a Top Employer in China for the Ninth Consecutive Year

December 2, Shanghai – At the 2020 “Top Employers China” awards ceremony hosted by the Top Employers Institute, the globally leading healthcare companyAbbottNamed a "Top Employer in China" for the ninth consecutive year.

Top Employers Institute is the global authoritative professional organization certifying excellence in human resources practices, from talent strategy, workforce planning, talentRecruitment, onboarding, learning and development, performance management, leadership development, career development and succession management, compensation and benefits, and culture—ten key HR dimensions—to comprehensively evaluate an enterprise’s employer capabilities.

Ji Jun, Human Resources Director for Abbott’s Greater China region, stated, “We are deeply honored to once again receive the ‘Top Employers China’ certification, which serves as significant recognition of Abbott’s efforts in talent development and supporting employee growth. Abbott has always regarded talent as its core competitive advantage, as it is our people who drive the company’s continuous expansion. We remain committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive and market-competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a convenient and supportive work environment. Furthermore, our culture emphasizes fostering employee growth and career development, including through a systematic professional training framework and a diverse and inclusive corporate atmosphere.”

As a company covering nutritional supplements,Diagnosis、Medical DevicesAs a healthcare company with four major business segments, including pharmaceuticals, Abbott has been actively cultivating top-tier talent and nurturing future leaders to ensure its enduring leadership in a rapidly evolving market.

In 2014, Abbott launched a landmark initiative in China aimed at fostering talent development and advancement—the “Himalaya” Leadership Program. Designed specifically for local talent, the program offers a series of innovative interactive experiences. Meanwhile, through the “Young Elite Program,” Abbott provides hundreds of internship positions annually in China, assigning workplace mentors to interns to help them quickly integrate into the professional environment and rapidly develop their specialized skills. Additionally, the long-standing and highly effective “Abbott Operations Management Trainee” program offers on-the-job training and a three-year rotational assignment—including overseas rotations—for outstanding graduates eager to grow.

Abbott is also actively promoting talent diversity. Currently, Abbott China maintains a balanced gender ratio among its employees. The company’s organization dedicated to fostering female leadership, “Li Ying Hui,” helps an increasing number of Abbott colleagues enhance communication, inspire one another, and achieve mutual growth.

While providing highly competitive career development opportunities for its employees, Abbott places significant emphasis on their physical and mental well-being as well as job satisfaction. The company established the "Abbott China Care Association" (ACCA), which organizes a diverse range of themed activities and provides necessary support to help employees grow alongside the enterprise. This year, Abbott launched a nationwide fitness competition for all employees, encouraging them to form teams freely and actively participate in various forms of exercise to promote a healthy lifestyle. Additionally, Abbott introduced the inaugural "Little Abbott Family Tech Experience Day," inviting employees' children to visit their parents' workplaces, including R&D centers, to gain firsthand insight into their parents' work and experience cutting-edge technologies that are transforming life and health. (Bioon.com)