Case Study: MSD achieves better skills insight and employee experience with Workday

Global biopharmaceutical leader maps essential skills with existing talent to treat diseases and improve health

MSD, a global biopharmaceutical leader, was looking to improve employee experience and talent management by better understanding skills, career paths, and resource needs across its workforce. With Workday, MSD aimed to close skills gaps and provide more personalized career opportunities for employees in 93 countries.

Workday helped MSD map essential skills and standardize skills data for 5,000 roles, while also piloting Talent Marketplace for short-term project gigs. As a result, MSD gained stronger insight into global skills and resource management, improving retention and the experience of 72,000 employees.

MSD

Eric Ervin

Executive Director of HR Technology Solutions and Strategy