AON Benelux | Insurance | 53,000 employees globally.
Since 2023, AON have been planning a multi-year program to:
Upgrade its technology and application functions
Implement a LEAN way of working
Consolidate management layers
Strengthen and increase alignment on AON’s technology system globally
The company engaged with Venquis to alleviate the struggle in finding the right resources – particularly within specialist areas like Lean & Change.
Key Challenges
AON has faced multiple challenges in getting its ambitious, multi-year program off the ground. Firstly, there are not enough of the right resources available to drive forward with its plans. This is, in part, due to a culture clash being experienced by the merging of its Belgium and Netherlands entities. Some of its crucial employees have moved on from the business as a result, and AON has found it challenging to replace them – particularly LEAN specialists, who are particularly hard to find. This, in turn, is having a knock-on impact on the global consolidation of its technology landscape.
Understanding AON’s Needs
AON engaged with Venquis in 2023 to discuss how to attract and retain the right resources to be able to implement its global transformation projects over the next few years. One pain point highlighted was the large transformation taking place in Belgium and The Netherlands, as they aimed to merge both countries into a single entity – this was facilitating a culture clash that was, in turn, slowing down its wider transformation projects.
The Venquis team spent time on site to understand the environment & direction where they were aiming towards, understand the program direction and witness the challenges in real time. This allowed the team to pitch the solution against the needs of the company to support AON’s digital transformation plans.
We presented multiple solutions to AON, which included permanent staff, Detavast & freelance/ZZP solutions, through to building specific project teams and filling in gaps formed during the evolving roadmap.
Delivering Solutions | The Venquis Way
Because the Venquis team was able to spend time with AON on site, we were able to tailor a solution that immediately addressed the needs of the company. We rapidly placed several freelance specialists to support the company’s global transformation projects. Each specialist provided Aon with a specific set of niche skills that will support the company in accelerating its ambitious plans.
By accessing our existing database, as well as tapping into niche networks that our Candidate Partners have curated, Venquis was able to secure the right freelance talent. High quality, Venquis exclusive contract workers were delivered at speed, while the wider team continue to work on finding the right people, with the necessary skills and expertise to support AON on its transformation plans.
Results | Transformation Delivered
Following a swift delivery of candidates and rapid interview process, the AON team proceeded with our Venquis exclusive freelance experts. Since joining, the team have hit the ground running and not only sped up the delivery of the projects they’re working on but improved the overall efficiency of the program.
Key Takeaways
Custom Solutions
Venquis tailored solutions to AON’s needs, quickly placing specialists to support their global transformation.
Resource Gaps Filled
Venquis helped AON overcome resource shortages, particularly in LEAN expertise, crucial for their programme.
Improved Efficiency
Venquis’s freelance experts accelerated project delivery and boosted overall programme efficiency.
