integrate entities post-merger: strategic workforce planning & talent management strategy review

client overview
the client, the asia regional headquarters of a leading european insurance company, sought to embed a robust talent management culture across its asia operations and develop a strategic workforce plan (SWP) to future-proof the organization

scope
the project involved 11 entities in eight asian geographies, ensuring a consistent and scalable talent management and workforce planning approach

objective

the primary goal was to prepare the organization for future challenges, including:

• rapid technological advancements in the insurance industry

• increasing market competition

• talent shortages in critical skill areas

approach

talent management strategy:

• embedded a standardized talent management framework across all entities

• 
trained business leaders, including the CEO, as certified assessors to identify and validate talent using the development centre model
  

strategic workforce planning (SWP):

• designed and implemented an agile SWP tool to streamline talent acquisition and workforce

• planning

developed practical, employee-centric interventions that aligned with business goals

outcome

• talent management:
  successfully embedded the talent management strategy, with all business leaders actively participating in talent identification and development


• strategic workforce planning:
  delivered a user-friendly, agile SWP tool that enhanced the talent acquisition process and supported long-term workforce planning


• business impact: 

  practical interventions were implemented, benefiting employees and the organization, ensuring readiness for future challenges

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