rotational assignments come in all shapes and sizesexploring three potential program structures

program 1Medical/HealthMultipleLeadership development

program 2EducationAdministrationHigh potential skill development

program 3PharmaceuticalFinanceHigh potential skill development

2 locations in different regions: multiple U.S. locations, Switzerland, China, Singapore, India and Australia

U.S.-domestic program: 8 cities participate:Chicago, Boston, Dallas, Los Angeles, Seattle,Atlanta, Miami and New York

International: UK, Canada, Brazil, China, Australia, Singapore, Switzerland, UAE, Japan and Ireland

Employees apply and are approved Employee-initiated and supervisor approval Employees apply, must provide recommendation from executive level, committee approves

• Employee must have an MBAor be pursuing one

• Strong leadership andcommunication skills

• 3+ years working experience

• Highly mobile and willing topursue different geographicopportunities

• Legally authorized to work inthe United States on a full-time basis without the need forsponsorship for an employmentvisa in the future

• Striving to work by companyvalues

• Desire to develop skills andknowledge base

• Works well with others

• Dependable, good work ethic

• Continuous focus on improvingperformance through learnings

• High performance rating

• Employee must have an MBAor be pursuing one

• Demonstrated leadership andstrategic skills

• 3-4 years working experience

• Highly mobile and willing topursue different geographicopportunities

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• Rotates employees throughtwo different business units toprovide a broad understandingof the company and in-depthfunctional experience

• The second segment is anopportunity for a global(expatriate) assignment

• A variety of rich developmentalexperiences help fulfill personaland professional potential,including functional and peermentoring programs, functionaltraining, and leadership workshops

• Provides opportunities to builda valuable network of peers,managers, and leaders acrossthe company

• The rotational assignmentprogram is open to highpotential employees seeking skilldevelopment through generaltraining and experience, orchange of work environment

• Participants have potential andseek lateral opportunities todeepen technical knowledge andexperience

• Usually an 18-24 monthduration in total

• The rotational developmentprogram provides opportunitiesfor high potential future leadersto gain exposure to functionsthat are critical to the successof the company and its affiliates

• Assignments designed toprovide new hires with real-lifework experience, challengingbusiness assignments andtraining in both technical andleadership skills

exploring rotational assignments

survey report

an analysis of rotational assignment utilization

and trends in the mobility industry

released September 2016

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