Research

Dive into a decade of trends and research about corporate alumni management programs. Find out how companies are continuing to strategically integrate their former employees into their talent management and employee lifecycle planning, as well as into organizational goals.

Explore how corporate alumni programs have grown from an afterthought into a core business strategy with measurable results. For the first time, this year’s report dives into initial engagement data, giving alumni managers actionable takeaways for their organizations.

Get insights from the most thorough and academic overview of corporate alumni programs in 2022. The data shows that corporations are investing in new programs, high-caliber teams, and proven talent resources to counter the effects of the Great Resignation.

One year after the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the workforce, data shows that investments in the employee lifecycle continue to pay off. Find out how corporate alumni management programs continued to create value for both former employees and organizations during challenging times.

This report finds there is growing enthusiasm for corporate alumni programs as a long-term strategic initiative to engage talent for life. Yet the data shows that corporate alumni managers are still challenged in key areas as they seek ways to engage their alumni networks.

This report partnered with Cornell University to identify motivation alumni have for participating in a program. The data shows that growth can be attributed in part to the evolving concept of the employment lifecycle. Furthermore, respondents weigh in on top business drivers, biggest challenges, success metrics and a wish list of what they’d do with unlimited resources.

In this report, we collected and analyzed four years’ worth of surveys of Alumni Programs across the globe, ranging in size, industry and age. The data shows that companies that do not have formalized programs report the need to better engage alumni, especially when competitors are managing successful Alumni Programs.

This report analyzes three years of global alumni program data and highlights four macro‑trends shaping alumni engagement: the rise of retirements, the growing influence of Millennials, increased workforce mobility, and the expanding role of social media in staying connected.

While alumni management isn’t new, recent shifts have accelerated the adoption of formal alumni programs. As competition for talent increases, social networks amplify alumni voices, making it essential for organizations to actively manage relationships with former employees and their talent brand.

In the inaugural edition of our annual Corporate Alumni Benchmarking Report, we take a closer look at leading Corporate Alumni Networks around the world. The study explores a broad range of topics from business drivers and benefits to budgets and metrics for success.