Objective 

The HR department therefore needed a tool to efficiently drive all aspects of people management, particularly in the areas of succession planning and employee development. Across all levels and functional areas, MCAM employs more than 2,800 people at 20 locations worldwide, including approximately 200 in Switzerland. The company is highly decentralized, which places a particular demand on the HR department to establish a unified structure within the employee organization. That is why the HR team took the lead in implementing HR software that would support this hands-on approach.

“If the HR department doesn’t pursue digital approaches, it cannot have a say in important decisions.”

— Brigitte Spolenak

Chief Human Resources Officer MCAM AG

What we achieved together 

Six years have passed since the introduction of the first module. Has the HR department made it “into the club” during this time? Definitely, as Brigitte Spolenak sums up: “Without the new software, we wouldn’t have a seat at the table for many important topics.” For example, strategic projects such as knowledge management or the realignment of a department are now supported by the HR training software.

The HR department provides an important foundation for strategic decisions through its data overview. The “Succession Planning” module plays a central role in this. The platform identifies and manages key positions and calibrates employee evaluations — across the globe and with all 2,800 employees taken into account. In a time when roles and staffing within a company are constantly evolving, this feature ensures planning reliability

“We were only able to implement the first module within the planned budget and timeline thanks to our partner Pentos, who was prepared for every challenge.”
— Brigitte Spolenak 

Chief Human Resources Officer MCAM AG