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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Explore how organizations across industries partner with PeoplePath to strengthen alumni relationships, drive business outcomes, and turn former employees into lasting advocates.
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.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has a thriving corporate alumni program. Learn how the foundation maintains meaningful relationships with its former employees.
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.
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.
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.
Access PeoplePath whitepapers and research to explore talent engagement, corporate alumni management, and emerging best practices. Explore practical insights, real‑world data, and ideas you can apply directly to your program.
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Part two of our Building a Strong Business Case for an Alumni Platform series explores how technology strengthens your case, supports stakeholder alignment, and lays the foundation for a scalable, high‑performing alumni program.
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Part one of our Building a Strong Business Case for an Alumni Platform series explores the strategic role of alumni, what drives engagement, and how organizations are investing in and evolving their alumni programs.
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Alumni programs are growing fast, but clear playbooks are rare. This whitepaper gives you a practical roadmap from strategy to execution, built from real client work and alumni leader input.
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Demonstrating the value of alumni programs is increasingly important. This paper presents a practical, data‑driven model to calculate ROI and clearly show the business impact of a formal corporate alumni program.
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PeoplePath brings together the latest insights on measuring the value of candidate relationship management. This whitepaper helps you calculate ROI and create a more engaging, high‑impact candidate experience.
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Research
A PeoplePath study with Cornell’s ILR School shows that alumni who engage with even one benefit of a corporate alumni program are more likely to recommend their former employer’s products and endorse it as a great place to work.
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Explore practical articles from PeoplePath about alumni engagement, talent strategy, program management, and the trends shaping today’s workforce.
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Leading corporate alumni managers share tips, tricks and best practices about how they add value to their alumni programs.
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.
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.
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.
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