About Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited

BD University (BDU) is a virtual university which was conceptualised to develop new skills, abilities and approaches to prepare BD globally for the future and has been embraced by BD-UK. BDU works on the principles of on-the-job training, developmental assignments, peer coaching and “Leaders as Teachers” to ensure meaningful transfer of learning. A number of behavioural and technical courses are offered under the BDU umbrella aimed at ensuring personal and professional growth of the associate.

Becton, Dickinson UK Ltd globally focuses its philanthropy outreach and community relations programs in areas where BD-UK can initiate the greatest impact supporting international immunisation campaigns, promoting healthcare worker safety, raising awareness of pandemic diseases, providing disaster relief and much more. BD’s community relations and philanthropy programs allows it to pursue its purpose of “Helping all people live healthy lives” through longstanding relationships with non profit organisations.

Beckton, Dickinson UK recognise employees' contributions by the following; Local Awards Sales Person of the Year and Customer Representative of the Year. Associates can also recognize their colleagues instantaneously after a job well done or simply thank one another by handing out little recognition token cards called ‘Fish Cards’. These cards are available to everyone and the card giver highlights the reasons why he/she is presenting the card to the receiver. BD-UK also have a Special Achievement Recognition Award or SARA which is a programme designed to recognise associate/s that make meritorious contributions that exceed performance and service expectations.