In today’s rapidly evolving job market, where shorter job tenures have become the norm, organizations face the challenge of retaining the value and connections of their employees after they leave. Recognizing the strategic potential of their alumni network, SAP took proactive steps at the beginning of 2015 to nurture relationships, leverage alumni as brand ambassadors, and tap into their vast network of connections as a source of talent, quality referrals and business development. To effectively manage and maximize these opportunities, SAP partnered with PeoplePath in 2017 as their chosen alumni platform vendor.
SAP’s alumni members enjoy a variety of benefits including global and local networking opportunities, job insights, and the latest industry updates. The resulting high engagement levels within the alumni community have helped achieve SAP’s goals, namely developing authentic brand ambassadors who regularly recommend SAP as a great employer, or their products. The collaboration between SAP and PeoplePath continues to strengthen and grow as they always seek innovative and creative ways to elevate the alumni experience.
SAP SE, a global technology leader, stands at the forefront of driving innovation and empowering businesses across the globe. With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, SAP has emerged as a trusted partner for organizations of all sizes, providing cutting-edge solutions that transform the way they operate.
SAP enjoys a reputation as a global top employer. Navigating the new norm of increasingly shorter job tenures is a topic of strategic importance, and SAP was determined to turn this challenge into an opportunity and ensure the preservation of connections and knowledge throughout their alumni’s careers.
SAP identified several key challenges and opportunities in their alumni engagement efforts:
SAP was looking to improve their program and selected PeoplePath for the following reasons:
PeoplePath worked as SAP’s strategic partner to leverage technology, creating a highly engaged network in the following ways:
The collaboration between the SAP Alumni Network and PeoplePath transformed an employee lifecycle beyond traditional hire-to-retire boundaries.
Through their collaboration with PeoplePath, SAP Alumni Network supercharged their alumni engagement. They now see more than 390 new members join the network monthly, contributing to a community of over 28,000 members in 93 countries. They harnessed the power of their vast network of former employees, of which 90% of members say they would recommend SAP as a great place to work.
By implementing a comprehensive platform and tailored engagement strategies, SAP Alumni Network has not only retained lifelong relationships, but also gained invaluable brand ambassadors, business partners, and potential customers. On average, SAP alumni recommend SAP products or services around 8 times per year. And since 95% of SAP alumni say they were proud to have worked for the company, they also send numerous valuable referrals to the company throughout the year.
The partnership between SAP Alumni Network and PeoplePath continues to drive innovation and further enrich the alumni experience, demonstrating the immense value of alumni engagement in the modern business landscape.
“It’s fascinating to see how the trust within the alumni and employee community grows and how it sparks ideas and collaboration. PeoplePath supports SAP in transitioning our employees into our alumni program and keeping them a part of the SAP family.”
–Margret Klein-Magar, Vice President and Head of Global Alumni Relations, SAP SE
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