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Webinar: Building the Business Case for an Alumni Platform (Pt. 3)

Whitepaper: Building the Business Case for an Alumni Platform (Part 3)

How Diverse Regional Alumni Networks Can Support a Strong Global Presence

Discover how innovative technology, strategic communication, and data-driven insights converge to foster a sense of belonging, encouraging alumni to connect, collaborate, and succeed on a truly global scale.

7 Common Questions Around Integrations for Corporate Alumni Platforms 

Allowing your internal systems and your corporate alumni platform to connect and exchange information typically provides deeper and more useful insights, reduces manual tasks, and speeds up processes making your team and program more effective. Here’s a list of the most common questions we’ve come across.

Alumni Networks In Action: The Gates Foundation

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has a thriving corporate alumni program. Learn how the foundation maintains meaningful relationships with its former employees.

4 Creative Ways to Gather Corporate Alumni Updates

Alumni stories are some of the most popular content in a corporate alumni program because they connect people. This creates engagement and opportunity to get to know each other inside of the community.

Corporate Alumni Programs Support Brand Recognition

Corporate Alumni Programs can have a measurably impact on a company’s brand recognition over time when the members feel engaged, appreciated, and have a sense of belonging and there’s a thoughtful content strategy in place.

7 Additional Ways to Improve Corporate Alumni Engagement

The number one question we often get is how to keep corporate alumni engaged in their community, and the answer involves creativity, automation, connecting people, and offering quality content & diverse opportunities.

Should You Include Current Employees in Your Corporate Alumni Program?

There are risks and rewards for including employees in a corporate alumni program. After conducting our 2021 Corporate Alumni Benchmarking Report research, we share a few thoughts that will help you make a decision.

7 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Building A Corporate Alumni Network

Learn the 7 most common mistakes organizations make when launching corporate alumni programs and how to avoid them for your firm.

4 Ways to Build a Corporate Alumni Advisory Board 

Creating a corporate alumni advisory board can add value to your program and offer a chance for highly engaged members to take on some responsibility and ownership of their network. However, taking some time to design the program that makes it mutually beneficial is a worthwhile endeavor.

Webinar: Designing Alumni Surveys that Drive Real Insights

5 Ways to Encourage Former Employees to Join a Corporate Alumni Network

That first step from employee to alumni is a critical one. Seamlessly integrating your systems is one option, but there are other ways to encourage alumni to join that are effective if they have already left the organization.

Improve Retention by Elevating the Employee Experience

People no longer spend the entirety of their career in one place. However, this doesn’t mean that a company can’t get employees to stay a little longer than they planned on. By creating a supportive environment full of opportunity may help employee retention rates.

Alumni Leader Spotlight: Emily Abner, Norton Healthcare

Meet Emily Abner, a program coordinator at Norton Healthcare’s employee experience team. Since joining in 2016, Emily has been a driving force behind various initiatives, including the successful launch of the Norton Healthcare Alumni Network in 2021.

Case Study: Igniting Success for SAP Alumni Network with PeoplePath

We are proud to partner with SAP to help them achieve their goals for their corporate alumni program. This case study covers what led SAP to review what was important to the organization and find a vendor that catered to their needs by offering flexibility and technical expertise to reach their full potential.

Webinar: Building the Business Case for an Alumni Platform (Part 1)

Harnessing Career Transitions and Alumni Networks for Growth and Innovation

Discover how embracing career transitions and building strong alumni networks can fuel growth and innovation, with insights from PeoplePath Co-founder Tony Audino, featured in Forbes’ 5 Leadership Strategies To Retain Top Talent, Even When You Don’t.

Never-Ending Talent Development Produces Results

Learn 4 reasons why corporate alumni programs benefit former employees and helps them become brand ambassadors.

From Zero To Light Speed: How To Build An Alumni Network That Delivers Quickly

Building a corporate alumni program from scratch can be daunting. By breaking down the process into achieveable milestones, you can start realizing the benefits of an alumni program quickly while gaining traction.

10 Tips to Create the Best Corporate Alumni Network

Leading corporate alumni managers share tips, tricks and best practices about how they add value to their alumni programs.

Corporate Alumni Management – Lifelong Relations With Former Employees

Discover the world of corporate alumni management with this comprehensive overview encompassing alumni program ideas, case studies showcasing successful alumni networks, challenges faced, essential tools, and future trends.

Why Boomerangs Return, and Why Companies Want Them Back

Boomerang hires, alumni who return to their former employer, are on the rise, making up 35% of new hires in some industries. Companies value these returning employees for their cultural fit, fresh perspective, and cost savings, while alumni programs help track and welcome back top talent.

3 Common Barriers to a Successful Online Community — and How to Overcome Them

Building an online community is no easy feat. Even the most seasoned professional will run up against common barriers to success, and we’ve put together three solutions to set you and your community up for long-term growth and health.

How Does Corporate Alumni Engagement Save Companies Time And Money?

When employees leave it’s just the beginning of a new relationship. Learn the 4 ways companies benefit from implementing an active corporate alumni engagement platform.

6 Ways to Engage an Alumni Network

Keeping in touch with former employees takes creativity, planning, and an understanding of how to get members to interact with each other. We’ve assembled six ideas for consistently engaging an alumni network.

Essential Alumni Engagement Metrics to Track

Consistently reviewing alumni engagement metrics validates a strategy, monitors advancement, and identifies trends in your corporate alumni program, guaranteeing your team’s efforts are worthwhile.

How to Successfully Launch a Corporate Alumni Program

Are you looking to strengthen your company’s long-term relationships and leverage the power of your former employees? Curious about corporate alumni programs and considering one for your organization?

The Surprising Impact Former Employees Have On Glassdoor Ratings

Whether your company is a tech titan or start up, for-profit or non-profit, job candidates are checking out your Glassdoor ratings. Find out the surprising way former employees impact reviews that influence your recruiting efforts.

Alumni Leader Spotlight: Angie Sfeir, Accenture

Angie Sfeir is the Global Alumni Lead at Accenture, coordinating one of the oldest and largest corporate alumni programs in the world with a goal to drive even more value. Read more about her in the interview below.

More Companies Embracing Corporate Alumni Programs As Part Of Employment Lifecycle Strategies

The 5th annual Alumni Benchmarking Report reveals that companies around the globe are proactively building or expanding corporate alumni programs.

Do You Treat Alumni Like Ambassadors or Afterthoughts in Your Law Firm?

Law firms pride themselves on strong relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues. But what about the people who have already left the firm?

7 Ways to Get the Most Out of Exit Interviews

Treat your exit process the same way you treat your onboarding. Creating a welcoming experience to becoming an alumni will make the transition easier and more fulfilling.

The 2025 Corporate Alumni Benchmarking Report 

Case Study: Bechtel Demonstrates Alumni Program Value with 25% Rehires 

Since 2020 we’ve had the pleasure of working with Bechtel, a trusted engineering, construction and project management partner to industry and government. This case study will outline how Bechtel focuses on the recruitment of boomerangs as one of their top corporate alumni program goals.

Lisa Morris: Designing For Meaningful Alumni Experiences

Lisa Morris, founder of XPLOR, reveals how recognizing the humanness of each individual and uncovering their motivation for joining an alumni network can help you create memorable experiences that alumni want and value.

AI for Alumni Management: 6 AI Prompts to Save Time and Drive Alumni Engagement

Discover how alumni relations professionals can use AI to work smarter, not harder. This post shares real-world examples, creative scenarios, and practical prompts to help teams brainstorm content, streamline communication, and bring their alumni programs to life for any LLM.

How to Get the Most out of Corporate Alumni Events

Scheduling Corporate Alumni Program events throughout the year is foundational for engagement. The next step is to take the time to think through where and how the events will take place, how they will be communicated and to whom, and outlining what to do at the event.

How to Offboard Exiting Employees and Onboard New Alumni

Improving the offboarding process for exiting employees that seamlessly moves them into being an alumni will show them appreciation, and encourage them to participate in the community going forward. Below we showcase what’s involved in optimizing the offboarding to onboarding process.

Alumni Leader Spotlight: Wendy Goodridge, Mayer Brown

Starting with university alumni relations and moving into corporate alumni programs, Wendy Goodridge has 16 years of experience building alumni communities. She shares her thoughts on the growth of these programs and where they’re heading in the future.

A Selection of the World’s Top Corporate Alumni Programs

Discover what sets the world’s top corporate alumni programs apart and how they keep former employees engaged, connected, and contributing to success.

How to Find More Value in an Alumni Program

Attract and Rehire Boomerang Employees Through Your Corporate Alumni Network

Former employees are often an overlooked source of talent. Not all alumni will be a perfect fit, but managing their engagement over time and considering rehiring them as boomerang employees could yield significant benefits.

The Impact of the Offboarding Process on Employee Experience

Traditionally there are 7 stages of the employee lifecycle, but there is an 8th one after the offboarding process and it’s just as important as all the others on longevity, brand, and talent.

Info Session: Leveraging a Corporate Alumni Community as a Powerful Talent Pool

How can organizations tap into their alumni network to solve talent acquisition challenges? We are kicking off 2025 by giving you the chance to see the PeoplePath platform in action.

HR Trends for 2025 and the Power of Corporate Alumni Programs

In 2025, HR trends like skills-first hiring, hybrid work, and employee well-being are transforming workplaces. Alumni programs are key, connecting talent, fostering belonging, and re-engaging boomerang employees to drive long-term success.

The Rise of Boomerang Employees

Boomerang employees are becoming vital to hiring strategies, especially after the Great Resignation and the subsequent Great Regret. This trend shows no signs of slowing, and a corporate alumni program is the key to harnessing its potential.

Announcing ProfileSync: PeoplePath’s Newest Feature Utilizing AI to Transform User Data

Embracing technology powered by artificial intelligence (AI) allows organizations to revolutionize alumni data management, leading to stronger connections and better business outcomes.

How to Successfully Launch a Corporate Alumni Program  

Thorough planning and preparation lay the groundwork for a smooth roll-out and solid foundation for your alumni program. The launch process may seem daunting, but a well-organized plan will keep things structured and on track for success.

The 2024 Corporate Alumni Benchmarking Report 

Alumni Leader Spotlight: Laura Hayes, IQVIA

A long time veteran of corporate alumni management, Laura Hayes now manages the alumni community at IQVIA, a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry.

Ten Years of Corporate Alumni Benchmarking  

How Top Consulting Firms Engage High Performing Alumni

Alumni Leader Spotlight: Karen Cheung, Sullivan & Cromwell

Karen Cheung is the Associate Director, Client and Alumni Service at Sullivan & Cromwell, where she manages the global law firm’s alumni network of 4,000+ former attorneys, which was launched in 2016.

Navigating Data Journeys for Seamless Alumni Software Integrations

In alumni platform integrations, the often-overlooked data journey is crucial. Connecting internal systems with alumni management software improves the user experience and streamlines management tasks, relying on a deep understanding of data direction and sources for reliability.

Corporate Alumni Management Trends in 2024 

Explore 2024’s transformative trends in corporate alumni management, from AI integration to the gig economy rise, redefining talent strategies and showcasing the pivotal role of alumni programs in fostering connections and professional growth.

Alumni Leader Spotlight: AleQ Bateman, form. Starbucks

AleQ Bateman, a former Starbucks Alumni Community team manager with over a decade of experience at Starbucks, has been instrumental in shaping this vibrant alumni program into the success it is today.

Strategic Partnership Announcement: PeoplePath and Insala

PeoplePath and Insala, the global leaders in corporate alumni software, announced today a strategic partnership between their global operations.

PeoplePath und Insala besiegeln strategische Partnerschaft

PeoplePath und Insala, die weltweit führenden Anbieter von Alumni-Management-Software für Unternehmen, haben heute eine strategische Partnerschaft angekündigt.

Alumni Leader Spotlight: Lena Gunderman, Wilson Sonsini 

Lena Gunderman is the Alumni Engagement Manager at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and began her professional journey with the firm in 2006. Starting in business development, she excelled at fostering partnerships and uncovering growth opportunities for the firm.

Alumni Leader Spotlight: Anne McGovern, Duke Energy

Anne McGovern, an accomplished communications manager at Duke Energy, oversees their Alumni Affairs program. She offers insightful advice on network management and how she tackles a common roadblock when building a community.

The Benefits of Corporate Alumni Networks for Small Organizations

While it’s assumed that only large organizations can benefit from a formal alumni network, this blog post explores how investing in a corporate alumni program can address the unique challenges of smaller organizations and create far-reaching impact.

The Sophistication of Corporate Alumni Programs and Where They Can Grow 

2023 Corporate Alumni Benchmarking Report

Alumni Leader Spotlight: Jennifer Gewertz, Arnold & Porter 

Taking on a new alumni initiative for Arnold & Porter as a project in 2015, and then going full time with launching it in 2019, Jen has created a successful program from the ground up and become a well-known figure in numerous legal organizations and amongst alumni leaders in the legal field.

Inclusive Corporate Alumni Programs: Who to Include in Your Community?

“Who should be included?” is one of the most frequently asked questions when launching a corporate alumni network. While culture plays a pivotal role, the best practice is to create an inclusive program that embraces a wide range of individuals.

How to Create a Corporate Alumni Newsletter

Using an email newsletter is one important piece of a strong overall content strategy, and can oftentimes be the most viewed piece of content overall. It’s an excellent reminder to pop back into the network and check out what’s new. This list of best practices will help create a powerful corporate alumni program newsletter.

How to Choose an Alumni Management Software Vendor

The criteria for selecting an alumni software provider goes beyond its technical capabilities. A great vendor is also a partnership, and with all partnerships, you want to assess the fit from different angles and ensure there’s a mutual investment in the long-term success of your program.

3 Tips for Naming A Corporate Alumni Program

What’s in a Name? Everything! If you’re starting a program from scratch (or rebranding an old one) consider expanding beyond alumni and getting creative.

How Can Companies Compete in a Changing Workforce?

Understanding what employees want from employers and offering unique programs and opportunities to match those wants will enable companies to compete in the changing workforce, but only if managers are properly trained to support company initiatives.

The Great Resignation is The Great Reshuffle

How to Build a Strong Content Strategy for Your Alumni Program

Keeping former employees engaged within the community consistently is a challenge, but with the right content plan alumni will continue to come back for more and participate.

Social Media Planning for a Corporate Alumni Program 

Corporate Alumni Programs may sit in either a marketing or human resources department, but no matter where it lives it should always be in direct communication with the company’s social media team. It’s a powerful tool to use to connect with members who may not check email quite as often.

Three Steps for Engaging Alumni Through Volunteering

Alumni engagement is often the biggest challenge for program managers. One great way to get people involved is to link up with a company’s Corporate Social Responsibility or Social Impact team to provide opportunities for alumni to give back.

Client Insights and Best Practices

Three Benefits of an Employee Alumni Network

An employee alumni network is beneficial for both the former employee as well as the business. Creating lifelong relationships results in a number of benefits to a company for years to come.

Alumni Programs: The Antidote to the Great Resignation

We are in the middle of the Great Resignation where nearly 8 million people left their jobs in April and May after a year where people mostly stayed put. This mass exodus creates an opportunity to engage talent for life by launching an alumni network.

Three Ways to Elevate the Employee Offboarding Experience

The exit process and offboarding experience is the last chance a company will have to leave a lasting positive impression. It’s an opportunity to part on a good note and cement a long lasting relationship going forward.

Redesigning Belonging: How Uncertainty Magnifies Belonging at Work

Alumni Programs and the Great Resignation

Key Findings from the 2021 Corporate Alumni Benchmarking Report

Companies are investing in teams, communicating on a consistent and frequent basis, employees are often a part of a Corporate Alumni Program, boomerangs and referral fees are of strategic value, and program metrics are becoming more sophisticated as these programs grow.

How to Segment a Corporate Alumni Community

Corporate Alumni Programs have diverse communities that span generations, career types, locations, and interests. Catering to all members is a challenge, but we recommend breaking down the audience in a number of ways for better communications and events.

Employment Trends by Generation: How Often Do People Change Jobs?

Job hopping was once considered a taboo practice in the workforce, but has been increasing in recent years across all age groups. Reports expect that 1 in 4 people will quit their job as the pandemic nears its end – are you ready?

How to Write a Compelling Job Description for a Corporate Alumni Program Manager

The Alumni Program Manager position is a growing term and often needs a specific skillset. If you’re looking to add a program or a manager to your team, here are a few tips to get the right candidate.

Survey Says: The Benefits of Asking Your Alumni Network for Input

Surveying alumni consistently will result in measurable data for a Corporate Alumni Program and provide valuable insight into the health of that community.

Companies Invest in Alumni Programs Ahead of the Great Resignation

Engaging Corporate Alumni Through Events

A core component of Corporate Alumni Programs is engagement, and the best way to do this is through events, either online or off. Bringing people together for a social occasion or a specific type of content is what alumni are looking for.

Planning for Layoffs? Why a Corporate Alumni Program Should Be Part of Your Strategy

Due to the pandemic many corporations have, or will be, considering a reduction in force due to overall restructuring. Cutting jobs and performing layoffs doesn’t have to mean cutting off all ties.

Jenn Pedde Joins PeoplePath in New Role: Vice President of Customer Advocacy

We’re thrilled to announce that Jenn Pedde has joined the PeoplePath team as our Vice President of Customer Advocacy.

Harnessing The Power Of Your Alumni Network During A Crisis

When A Crisis Hits – Engaging And Inspiring Alumni Virtually

Welcome to PeoplePath — One Platform to Engage Talent for Life

At the beginning of 2020, Conenza and IntraWorlds joined forces to create a new company set to take talent engagement to the next level.

Willkommen bei PeoplePath — der Plattform zur Kontaktpflege mit Talenten

Anfang 2020 haben sich Conenza und IntraWorlds zusammengeschlossen, um ein neues Unternehmen zu gründen, das Talent Relationship Management auf ein neues Level hebt.

IntraWorlds and Conenza Name Combined Company PeoplePath

The Metrics Of A Mature Alumni Program

How A.T. Kearney’s Job Board Helps Them Engage Alumni

How To Successfully Launch A Corporate Alumni Program (Webinar)

Corporate Alumni Programs For The New Normal

Rebecca Paluch of the University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business outlines why now is a good time to embrace corporate alumni and rethink talent management strategies in response to COVID-19.

Why Corporate Alumni Programs Are On The Rise In 2022

The establishment of corporate alumni programs rose in the list of priorities for HR leaders in 2022 as companies from a variety of industries look to alumni to help boost sales and lower recruiting costs.

The Power Of Pivoting: Adjusting Your Outreach To Alumni During A Crisis

What can you do when a crisis hits? Three corporate alumni managers share how they quickly pivoted to keep their programs meaningful when Covid-19 hit.

When A Crisis Hits: Engaging & Inspiring Alumni Virtually

Corporate alumni programs can play a positive role for their sponsoring companies during Covid-19. Get insight from two corporate alumni managers about how to engage alumni virtually and inspire them to action.

How The Candidate Experience Affects Recruiting In 2020

Qualified candidates have more control during the recruiting process than ever before. Discover new ways to stay engaged with candidates during the hiring process to nurture top talent.

Top 3 Tips For Engaging With Alumni Through Corporate Social Responsibility

Discover the top 3 ways to engage corporate alumni with your firm’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program.

What Are The Most Common Talent Recruitment Mistakes?

Make sure your investments in talent acquisition pay off by avoiding these common recruitment mistakes.

LinkedIn Groups Fall Short, Here’s Why You Need A Corporate Alumni Solution

LinkedIn alumni groups fall short in engaging alumni to take action. Learn the 5 ways corporate alumni programs can drive business development opportunities.

What Does the Coming California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Mean for Your Business?

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is likely just the beginning of stronger data privacy regulations at the state and federal level. What does it mean for your business?

What Benefits Can Organizations Receive From Alumni Programs?

Research conducted with Cornell University reveals what motivates alumni to want to stay connected to their former employers. Findings from the joint research strongly indicate that corporate alumni programs provide meaningful impact and are key to driving certain strategic initiatives.

The Modern Workplace: Converting Former Employees To Employees For Life – Part 2

Learn the 5 essential “Ps” of launching and maintaining a successful corporate alumni program.

Why You Need To Continuously Prove The ROI Of Your Alumni Program To Senior Management

Corporate Alumni Programs sometimes exist in their own little world because they’re thought of as not “core business.” It’s up to you to embed the program into the company’s goals and to share just how important it is to the business.

The Modern Workplace: Converting Former Employees To Employees For Life

There is a shift underway in every major industry to recognize the value of employees after they leave. Learn the 4 macro trends that drive the growth of corporate alumni programs.

Annual Planning: 5 Steps To Setting Effective Goals For Your Alumni Program

Follow these 5 steps to set annual goals to foster the long-term success of your corporate alumni program.

Good Read: HR Magazine Reveals The Benefits Of Corporate Alumni Programs

An article in HR Magazine outlines tips for starting an alumni network, ideas on how to engage alumni and ways to connect current and former employees for networking and mentorships.