Accenture Helping Henkel Transform Its Workforce Through Digital Skills Training and Development
January 26 2021 - 04:59AM
Business Wire
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) is collaborating with Henkel, a global
leader in industrial and consumer goods, to attract and grow people
with digital skills, which are needed for the company to better
anticipate and respond to shifts in consumption.
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Accenture is helping Henkel embed
continuous learning and digital upskilling across its workforce
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Since the transformation program went live in early 2019, Henkel
employees have completed more than 215,000 training courses on the
new system. In addition, the application process for external
candidates has been reduced from around 30 minutes to 60 seconds,
and external applications have increased by 40%.
Key elements of the program entailed:
- Skills and capabilities assessments. To provide a clear picture
of the digital skills that would be required in the near future,
Accenture used industry standard capability frameworks and tailored
them to Henkel’s needs. Employees’ skill levels were then assessed
in key functional areas, including marketing, sales, procurement,
human resources, information technology (IT), finance, supply
chain, and research & development.
- Personalized training programs. Once the strengths and skills
gaps were identified, Accenture helped conceptualize learning
programs tailored to Henkel’s specific functions and existing
business processes. The initial digital upskilling programs, for
approximately 2,000 IT and finance managers, included selecting
more than 50 courses from the Accenture Academy.
- Attracting new people for digital roles. Accenture helped
Henkel create a “recruiter toolbox” for digital roles within the
new HR system. The toolbox established a clearer connection between
the digital, functional and technical skills required for a certain
role and what recruiters should be looking for on candidates’
résumés.
“Developing the best products for our customers requires that
our people have the digital skills and knowledge to respond to
change quickly and effectively,” said Sylvie Nicol, Henkel’s
executive vice president for human resources and infrastructure
services. “Lifelong learning and digital upskilling are now key
elements of our culture and long-term growth plans — not just a
momentary answer to an HR or recruiting issue. They’re motivating
and giving our teams the confidence to grow together.”
Christina Raab, Accenture’s global client account lead for
Henkel, said, “Henkel recognizes that, in today’s environment,
digital skills aren’t simply a nice ‘to have’ but a necessity for
all employees. We’re excited to help Henkel embed continuous
learning and digital upskilling across its workforce.”
Oliver Wright, who leads Accenture’s Consumer Goods &
Services industry group globally, added, “Henkel is a great example
of a company that is putting their people at the center of change
to use data more effectively and drive future growth. We share a
commitment, demonstrated in the new Accenture brand, to embrace
change and deliver on the promise of technology and human
ingenuity.”
The Accenture/Henkel program, “Global Digital UPskilling
Initiative,” won a Gold Medal in the Best Advance in Competencies
and Skills Development category in the 2020 Brandon Hall Group
Excellence in Learning Awards.
About Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading
capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched
experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries,
we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and
Operations services — all powered by the world’s largest network of
Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 514,000
people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity
every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace
the power of change to create value and shared success for our
clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us
at www.accenture.com.
Accenture’s Consumer Goods & Services industry group helps
businesses innovate and grow — from enabling front-office
transformation to building intelligent enterprises underpinned by
technology and analytics — to help them achieve consumer relevance.
To learn more, visit:
https://www.accenture.com/us-en/industries/consumer-goods-and-services-index
About Henkel
Henkel operates globally with a well-balanced and diversified
portfolio. The company holds leading positions with its three
business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to
strong brands, innovations and technologies. Henkel Adhesive
Technologies is the global leader in the adhesives market — across
all industry segments worldwide. In its Laundry & Home Care and
Beauty Care businesses, Henkel holds leading positions in many
markets and categories around the world. Founded in 1876, Henkel
looks back on more than 140 years of success. In 2019, Henkel
reported sales of more than 20 billion euros and adjusted operating
profit of more than 3.2 billion euros. Henkel employs more than
52,000 people globally – a passionate and highly diverse team,
united by a strong company culture, a common purpose to create
sustainable value, and shared values. As a recognized leader in
sustainability, Henkel holds top positions in many international
indices and rankings. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the
German stock index DAX. For more information, please visit
www.henkel.com.
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Tara Burns Accenture +44 7850 435 158
tara.burns@accenture.com
Hanna Philipps Henkel +49 1516 8003 626
hanna.philipps@henkel.com
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