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HR Change Story

Why we need to move forward in HR

Our world is changing rapidly, and we need to keep pace with a fast-changing world to protect the existence of Bayer. DSO is helping us adapt more quickly to the needs of our customers. As our business needs to evolve faster than ever, we in HR must support this transformation into a new organization that allows us to operate accordingly.

Our ambition in HR is to growing everyone's potential to make an impact to win with our farmers, patients & consumers

While we support the business DSO transformation, we are also transforming our own HR organization. We need to adapt our processes, technologies and mindset (culture/ behavior) to deliver an impactful and easy user experience better serving our business needs.

Curious to explore more? Watch this video (2,30 min) to discover our HR Journey to Simplification—an overview of the Workday implementation and a look ahead at the enhancements you can expect in Q2–Q4 2026 and throughout 2027.

Business Partnering

Let’s bring DSO to life, using the example of Business Partnering to share how they work and operate in the Divisions, Countries and Enabling Functions. For more information, either watch the recording of our session or have a look at the slide deck.

People Partnering

Let’s use the example of People Partnering to illustrate how they operate within Divisions, Countries, and Enabling Functions, as well as how they collaborate with and differentiate themselves from Business Partners. 

For more information, either watch the recording of our session or have a look at the slide deck:

Talent Impact

Let's de-mystifying the “Talent Impact” Expert area, their roadmap and how the team collaborates with stakeholders.

For more information, either watch the recording of our session or have a look at the slide deck:

Total Rewards

Insights on "Total Rewards" by focusing on key updates regarding essential actions needed for the Year-End, changes to STI beginning of 2026 and our new Impact Awards.

For more information, either watch the recording of our session or have a look at the slide deck:

•  HR Insights Total Rewards (November 2025)

•  Recording of the session

Career Development options

As our approach to Career Progression continues to evolve, there are development opportunities already available, enabling you to get going and take ownership of your career.

Further HR Insights to follow in 2026.

Skills as one Data Point: Skills are one (out of many) important data point in a broader data ecosystem that organizations use to manage talent effectively and make informed workforce decisions (reflection from Microsoft).

Importance of fit-for-purpose Work Architecture: The work architecture is the foundation of any skills architecture and intends to integrate HR processes, ensure consistent application, facilitates talent flow and supports employee development, making it essential for effective talent management (reflection from wtw).

Democratization of Opportunities: Transparent skills data empowers employees to take charge of their careers, promoting an equitable environment where advancement is based on skills rather than hierarchies (reflection from Schneider Electrics).

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