25.3. Example 3: Rethinking Onboarding at IFC

Maria Gallegos and Giulio Quaggiotto

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) fosters sustainable economic growth in developing countries by financing private-sector investment, mobilizing capital in the international financial markets, and providing advisory services to businesses and governments. Founded in 1956, the IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has 182 member countries.

In recent years, two corporate initiatives have led to a need for a strong onboarding program: rapid growth in headcount and decentralization. For IFC, decentralization means reducing the number of staff at headquarters in Washington, D.C. and increasing our presence in regional offices in developing countries to be ...

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