Spouse Assistance Program
- Improvement of opportunities for partners when moving overseas
Objectives
- Successful spouse assistance program
- Job acceptance
- Expatriates
- International expansion
Problems
- Young workers turning down job offers
- Spousal Issues
- Strategies not working
- Insufficient Policies
Stakeholders
What do you think the problems at
Colgate-Palmolive are?
- Reuben Mark (CEO)
- George Lesch (CEO - Mexico)
- Keith Crane (CEO - South Africa)
- John Steel (VP of Global Dept.)
- Richard Meener (G.M)
- Employees
- Customers
- Shareholders
Hybrid Business Model
Colgate-Palmolive History
1928
Global Strategy
- Expatriates
- Innovation
- Strong Brand
- Foreign subsidiaries
- Global expansion
- International expertise
Merger of Palmolive & Colgate
What business strategy/model do you think they offer?
Jennifer, Isabella & Bree
What would you recommend to Colgate-Palmolive to overcome the issues present within the organization?
Who has heard of Colgate - Palmolive?
- Do you use their products?
- If so, which ones?
International Assignment Policy
- Standardized procedures for addressing family needs
Recommendations
- Local Talent
- Investing in cultural adaptation
Alternative Solutions
- Increasing Benefits
- Positioning of international assignments
- Extensive selection criteria
Product Offering
Final Thoughts
- Pet Care
- Personal
- Household
- Oral Care
- Fabric Care
References
Colgate-Palmolive Case Study