Case Study: Columbus McKinnon achieves stronger global hiring success with Topgrading

Columbus McKinnon - Customer Case Study

Columbus McKinnon, a global manufacturer of hoists and cranes with about 2,500 employees in 16 countries, was experiencing rapid international growth in 2007 and needed better hiring methods to keep up. The company turned to Topgrading to improve its ability to identify and hire strong executives, senior managers, and other exempt-level talent.

Topgrading was rolled out globally, beginning with workshops for the executive team and then for managers across the company, along with refresher training, job scorecards, and simplified hiring processes for lower-level roles. With Topgrading, Columbus McKinnon reported that 85% of salaried employees hired or promoted became A Players, supporting continued international growth and strong stock performance.

Columbus McKinnon

Rick Steinberg

VP Human Resources