How we strengthened executive onboarding and integration
Challenge
A global life sciences organization sought to strengthen executive onboarding and retention for vice president and executive director roles. With leaders joining through both internal promotion and external hire, the company needed a reliable integration-coaching approach to accelerate effectiveness, support successful transitions, and reduce retention risk in high-impact roles.
Solution
As a trusted partner since 2015, RHR partnered with the global talent team to deliver a structured integration-coaching program during the leaders’ first four to six months. The program combined targeted assessments and goal setting using The Winning Formula® profile, monthly coaching sessions focused on real-time integration challenges, and pulse surveys to track progress and effectiveness.
Results
Leaders improved effectiveness by an average of 23% based on manager evaluations, with some doubling initial performance levels.
100% of leaders reported the assessments provided actionable insights, and 97% cited RHR’s commitment to quality.
Many leaders extended coaching engagements, which reinforced the program’s value in strengthening leadership effectiveness and retention.