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Abode is proud to recognize Danaher for excellence in crafting intentional keep-warm strategies, preventing reneges, and fostering mentorship. There is a significant amount of effort and intention that takes place between candidates accepting an offer and showing up on their first day. In their application, Danaher demonstrated how hard work and strategy benefits the individuals joining their program. Below, you’ll find the highlights of their early-career engagement strategy from their standout application.
Abode is proud to recognize Danaher for their strong approach to early-career engagement.
Read what this organization had to say about their winning strategies.
“One of the pre-start engagement strategies I’m most proud of is how we’ve transformed the intern experience before day one even begins. Through the Abode platform, we’ve created an immersive and highly personalized journey that keeps incoming interns connected to the energy and culture of Danaher. From inspiring success stories and real-time company updates to personalized welcome videos from hiring managers and “day in the life” features from team members, interns gain an authentic preview of the people, purpose, and impact behind their summer experience. This strategy has elevated excitement, strengthened early connections, and built a true sense of belonging before interns even arrive.”
This organization had one of the lowest renege rates among their peers who applied.
In their application, they cited connecting new hires with mentors or buddies before the start date, connecting new hires with peers before the start date, and regular communication with new hires between acceptance and start date as the top 3 reasons for their low rate.
“Our mentorship program has been a cornerstone of the intern experience for more than seven years, but over the last three years, leveraging the Abode platform has allowed us to elevate it in a more intentional and personalized way. Beyond matching interns and mentors by major or university, we focus on shared interests and personality traits — from favorite foods and dream vacations to whether they’re night owls or early risers. While simple, these personal connections create stronger bonds, spark more authentic conversations, and help interns build trust and a sense of belonging faster, creating a more meaningful and impactful mentorship experience.”
