After first developing some of its own policy and support materials, Avid began discussions with Rupert & Company to consider developing a package that would integrate their core policies into the comprehensive FlexWise™ suite of online flexibility guidelines. The internal task force also decided to adopt the online suite of FlexWise™ training tools and to use our live HR training sessions to facilitate the global rollout.

Avid is a powerhouse in the field of online editing of films and music. Working together closely the Avid and R&C staffs collaborated in the energetic and thorough editing and customization of many aspects of the guidelines and training. The outcome was a toolkit which could work equally well in the United States, France and the UK – integrating largely common and always consistent core principles with country-specific requirements.

In the end, facing an aggressive timeline and staffing shifts midstream, the Avid-R&C team was able to deliver an outstanding toolkit on time and within budget. A live training of Avid’s US and European HR leaders prepared the organization for a full launch and informed support system. The training not only allowed a full review of the policy and online tools, but an opportunity to explore best practices and likely challenges.

The robust and well-received initiative at Avid Technology is now supported by the following online elements: