Case Study: GSK Canada strengthens early talent diversity and hiring success with Hudson RPO

GSK Canada boosts Early Talent success with Hudson RPO, 25% of interns offered extended roles

Hudson RPO was engaged by GlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK) Canada to manage its comprehensive Early Talent program, which includes summer students, interns, and a highly selective Future Leaders graduate rotation program. The challenge was to run a concierge-style recruitment process that would attract top early career candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds for both its pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare divisions across Canada.

The solution implemented by Hudson RPO featured a dedicated, concierge-style approach where students were coached and mentored. It included a strong diversity hiring focus targeting specific groups and an outreach program that utilized social media, exclusive events, and university hiring. As a result, the program is recognized as a 2019 Top 100 Ideal Employer and the Future Leaders program receives over 1,000 applicants annually. Hudson RPO successfully filled numerous early talent roles, with 25% of interns being offered extended positions.

GlaxoSmithKline Plc (gsk) Canada