An international IT consulting firm deploying a skills-based volunteering program during bench time
Klanik is an international IT consulting firm specializing in DevOps & Cloud, AI & Data, Fullstack development, Agile, and Cybersecurity. With a presence in France and abroad (Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Africa), the company has 800 employees, including 600 in France. Since its inception, Klanik has championed a "Human 1.0" management model, placing employees at the heart of its organization and seeking to strengthen the bond between its consultants and the firm. Having become a mission-driven company in 2023, it reaffirms its commitment to building a more inclusive, human, and responsible business model.
800 employees
Europe (France, Belgium, Switzerland, Monaco), Americas (United States, Canada, Colombia), Middle East (United Arab Emirates), and Africa (Mauritius)
IT consulting firm
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From internal bench time to structured social impact
For several years, Klanik has been exploring different ways to structure its employees' engagement while questioning which model is most relevant for its organization. Before Komeet, the company was not starting from scratch: true to its Human 1.0 model, it already offered consultants on the bench the opportunity to work on internal projects or develop their own initiatives through an entrepreneurial incubator. Some even designed an immersive video game for candidates to discover the Klanik universe: World of Klanik (https://worldofklanik.klanik.com).
However, a challenge remained: mobilizing the right expertise at the right time and ensuring that certain roles were not left behind during bench periods. By becoming a mission-driven company in 2023, Klanik wanted to go further and structure its engagement to put employees even more at the heart of the project. The first steps were cautious, but they laid the foundations for a system that is now fully integrated into the company's dynamics.
When internal culture meets social impact
A system integrated into the "Human 1.0" culture
- The program fits naturally into the employee-centric management model that has been established since the company's inception
- Bench periods (historically dedicated to internal projects) take on a new dimension with social impact
- Engagement becomes a logical extension of the internal culture: putting consultants at the heart of the company's mission
Strong support from management and a clear framework
- Becoming a mission-driven company in 2023 provides a strong strategic framework for our societal commitment.
- Management supports the initiative and monitors its results through regular reporting to the Executive Committee.
- Each employee is offered one day of volunteering to get involved with our partner non-profits.
Structured coordination led by the CSR team.
- The program is managed by Lauranne Neveu (CSR Project Manager) with the support of Fiona Fofana, Recruitment Officer, who dedicates 50% of her time to overseeing the program.
- Regular communication: presentations for new hires, inclusion in the welcome handbook, and a CSR newsletter highlighting our engaged employees.
- Regular monitoring via Komeet helps identify pending missions, ensures responsiveness, and optimizes the matching of needs with expertise.
Feedback
“At Klanik, the support provided by Komeet has been a real catalyst for strengthening our Human 1.0 model. Thanks to their impactful missions, we have been able to offer our employees between assignments a meaningful experience during a time when they need to look ahead and stay engaged. Komeet has allowed us to combine skill development, social commitment, and personal fulfillment. It’s a wonderful partnership that helps make Klanik a company where people feel useful, involved, and aligned with their values.”
Lauranne Neveu, CSR Project Manager
“I had a two-month gap between assignments last summer, so I took the opportunity to invest my time in volunteer work. I helped a non-profit update its website and launch a contest campaign. I also provided operational support to the founder of a curiosity box project aimed at teaching children about environmental conservation, and participated in the activities of an organization that supports women in precarious situations. These were varied and personally enriching missions, filled with new encounters and sharing. I find it very positive that Klanik gives its consultants the opportunity to put their skills to work for non-profits. It allows you to step back and reflect on your profession, the impact you can have beyond your daily tasks, and to meet committed people.”
Mathilde Ausset, Senior Consultant
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