Double your turnover without denying yourself

The Challenge

A family-owned Swiss company based in Vaud, employing 1,200 people in the industrial sector, faced a sensitive situation: several senior managers, including the Operations Director, were approaching retirement within the next 24 months.

The company had no formal succession plan and its HR department was focused mainly on administration. Hiring a permanent HR Director was considered premature given the current governance structure.

The risk of losing key expertise threatened business continuity and the trust of long-standing clients.

The Approach

Through The Links, the company engaged Isabelle, an HR and talent management expert with over 20 years of experience in mid-sized Swiss industrial firms. Her mandate was to:

• Map critical roles and assess potential internal successors.

• Set up a structured knowledge transfer and mentoring program.

• Review retention and compensation practices to strengthen loyalty of key staff.

• Support the Executive Committee in defining a medium-term people strategy.

The Intervention

Over six months, the project delivered concrete outcomes:

• Three successors identified and coached for leadership positions.

• A mentoring and cross-training system launched to secure technical know-how.

• Engagement improved following the introduction of targeted retention measures.

• The Executive Committee gained a clear workforce planning framework.

"Isabelle helped us anticipate a sensitive transition with a pragmatic approach that respected our company’s culture and long-term vision." – CEO"

A flexible approach for fast results

When every decision matters, TheLinks connects you to the sharpest talent to tackle your strategic challenges without wasting time.

Gone are the lengthy and costly processes: with TheLinks, you gain rapid access to qualified experts, ready to step in when you need them most.

Gain agility

Boost your competitiveness Because every mission is an opportunity for innovation and success, TheLinks creates tailor-made connections between your challenges and the market's best specialists.

Fast, tailored, effective. The right expertise, at the right time.

Responsiveness + Targeted Expertise = Immediate Results

TheLinks connects your company to the talent you need, when you need it. Much more than a simple network, we create strategic connections that boost your performance and sustainably strengthen your competitiveness.

A powerful network, concrete results

With TheLinks, gain instant access to the best experts to tackle your challenges without delay. Fast, strategic, and impactful connections to turn every need into success.

Simplify. Accelerate. Perform.