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L’oreal unlocks hidden talent to make the world prettier

Their vision came down to fulfilling 75% of the open positions internally. It could be done by delivering visibility into career paths and keeping talent flowing through the ranks.

Highlights
  • Globally distributed 
  • Engaged 38 global HR leaders
  • Sought multiple perspectives to shape the program
  • Be globally consistent and locally relevant
The challenge
  • 50% employees wanted more visibility into opportunities 
  • 40% positions were externally filled 
  • 51% of new hires wanted internal transfer after 3 years 
  • Employees sought clarity on promotion policy 
Key components of solution
  • Partner with Avature to build an internal talent mobility platform to improve employee experience 
  • Improve retention and engagement scores
  • Lower hiring costs and time 
  • Unearth hidden gems within employee base 
  • Identify employees with high flight risk 
The 3-step approach
  • Apply for new openings 
  • Share posting with colleagues 
  • Create personalized notifications 
Key outcomes
  • 81% jobs posted internally 
  • 75% positions filled by L’oreal employees 
  • 40% increase in roles filled by internal candidates 
  • 37% internal applicants identified as active job seekers 
The way forward
  • The success of the platform is paving the way for version 2.0 
  • Allow employees to go global 
  • Outline a pathway to their career aspirations 
  • Work on variety of initiatives and hone skills 
  • Allow old employees to come back 

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