Covestro has been recognized as a Top Employer in China for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute, marking the eighth consecutive year the company has received this prestigious certification. The recognition highlights Covestro’s continued focus on human resources excellence, employee wellbeing, and building a high-performing workplace culture.
Commitment to People and Workplace Excellence
This Top Employer recognition reflects Covestro’s long-term investment in employee engagement, organizational transformation, and future-oriented talent development.
Holly Lei, President of Covestro China, emphasized that the award demonstrates the company’s strong people-first approach during a period of change and innovation. Covestro remains committed to fostering an inclusive and empowering environment where employees can grow, collaborate, and contribute to sustainable progress.
Recognition Based on Global HR Best Practices
The Top Employers Institute, a globally recognized authority in HR certification and benchmarking, evaluates organizations through its comprehensive HR Best Practices Survey.
In the 2026 assessment, Covestro delivered strong results across key areas, including work environment, employee wellbeing, diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as digital HR transformation—underscoring its leadership in modern human resources management.
Key HR Initiatives Supporting the Recognition
Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
Launched in 2020, Covestro China’s Five-Star Employee and Team Awards celebrate individuals and teams who exemplify the company’s core cultural values. By 2025, more than 40 employees and around 80 teams had been recognized, reinforcing values-driven behavior and strengthening employee morale through internal storytelling and recognition.
Personalized Learning and Talent Development
Introduced in 2025, the C-Pro learning program promotes personalized growth by connecting employees with internal experts through informal one-on-one exchanges. Supported by an AI-powered matching system, the pilot engaged over 300 employees within six months and achieved an impressive net promoter score of 98, highlighting strong participation and satisfaction.
AI-Powered HR Support and Digital Innovation
Covestro has further enhanced its digital HR capabilities through an AI-driven HR assistant built on the Covestro Virtual Assistant platform. Available 24/7, the system provides instant access to HR solutions, process guidance, and personalized career support via natural language interactions.
By simulating real workplace scenarios, the AI assistant helps employees prepare for challenging conversations and professional situations, setting a new standard for intelligent workplace support.
Global Recognition as a Top Employer
Beyond China, Covestro was also named a Top Employer for 2026 in Germany and the United States, reinforcing the company’s global commitment to HR excellence, digital innovation, and sustainable talent development.
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