MERGE is a global BRG with the vision that Bayer leverages the full potential of every generation in the workforce. With a current footprint in Europe, USA, Canada, Brazil and Africa as well as a variety of global activities, there are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved. Networking, leadership, learning & multi-generational voice activation are our pillars, and we are open to connecting & collaboration with you!

AWARE the mindfulness community at Bayer. What is mindfulness? “Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way; On purpose, in the present moment and nonjudgmentally.” This is the definition of mindfulness by the famous initiator of the program Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, John Kabat-Zinn (University of Massachusetts, founder of the Center for Mindfulness). The concept of mindfulness is illustrated in the bestseller “Search Inside Yourself” by Chade-Meng Tan. Moreover, it connects mindfulness to emotional intelligence and neuroscience. The author developed the Search Inside Yourself training to teach participants how to become more satisfied, creative and successful by applying mindfulness practices. For more detailed information on mindfulness, please see the following link: http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/topic/mindfulness/definition What is the purpose of this community? This community was set up to make the concept of mindfulness more famous… and we would like to learn from each other! Are you curious?

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. At Bayer, we have clubs in Germany (Berlin, Wuppertal), USA (Whippany, NJ; Chesterfield and St. Louis, MO) and Dalian, China. Most of our clubs are meeting in a hybrid format – come join a meeting and try it out. We’re looking forward to meeting you!

You met Sheila in Berlin in Spring 2023. Sheila is Master Data Manager in Data Science & AI in R&D at Bayer AG Pharmaceuticals. She also loves to play the piano and bring people together to play and listen to music, exchange ideas and have fun. You can reach Sheila on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-elz-34880332/