Maximizing internship success: Strategies for attracting, retaining, and relocating top talent

In this episode of Mobility Matters, host Terri Bonfiglio kicks off season four with a discussion on internships. Terri welcomes Doris Ng from Medtronic, Chris Fleming from Compass Furnished Apartments, and Claire Barrie from Synergy Housing. The guests share insights on how well-structured internship programs can help companies attract and retain top talent. 

Doris highlights Medtronic's approach to converting interns to full-time hires, emphasizing the importance of a robust performance process and competitive benefits. Chris and Claire discuss the role of corporate housing in supporting internship programs. All of which provides valuable strategies for creating positive internship experiences and fostering future talent. 

Our guests:

Doris Ng
Doris Ng is part of Medtronic’s Emerging Talent & Careers team. She has spent the last five years at Medtronic, initially as a Campus Recruiter and now as the Intern Program Manager, where she successfully manages and nurtures the next generation of talent for Medtronic. Prior to this, she has led intern recruiting and hiring at various companies and has 12 years of experience working in the early career space.

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Chris Fleming

Chris is the co-founder and CEO of Compass Furnished Apartments, a multi-faceted real estate company specializing in temporary furnished residences, real estate services and destination services. Chris oversees all aspects of sales and operations for the three brands that include Compass Furnished Apartments, BroadPoint Realty, and Compass Destination Services. Under his guidance, Compass helps guide thousands of corporations and individuals through the complex world or real estate-related services and area orientation using cutting-edge technology and personalized services.

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Claire Barrie 
Claire Barrie is the Executive Vice President of Global Sales, Marketing & Supply Chain at Synergy Global Housing. Based in the UK and with 25 years of industry experience, Claire leads a diverse team, delivering innovative solutions for clients worldwide. Passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, Claire has served as Vice Chair of the DEI Committee at the Global Business Travel Association and as a board director at the Institute of Travel Management. Claire is dedicated to mentoring and developing sales teams to achieve their full potential.

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Our host:

Terri Bonfiglio

With more than 35 years' experience in the mobility industry, Terri joined Cartus in 2005 and today is Director of Global Mobility & Consulting Solutions, the latter of which is responsible for developing and overseeing global client initiatives in the areas of HR and talent technology solutions, program benchmarking, policy design and writing, and group moves.   

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Produced by: Kim Stephens