A growing company facing new challenges
CLADE, an innovative company in the life sciences sector, develops high-precision measurement devices and software solutions for fluid analysis. The company continues to grow – and with that growth came new challenges:
- How can competencies be managed transparently and efficiently within the company?
- How can structuring skills actively support the targeted development of employees?
- What tools can help efficiently meet regulatory requirements such as ISO certifications?
“We didn’t want an oversized system that doesn’t match how we work – but rather a solution that can flexibly scale with our company’s size and growth,” says Miriam Aldinger, Team Lead People & Culture at CLADE.
Before implementing Teammeter, there was no systematic skill matrix. Competencies were not recorded consistently, and only legally required training documentation was maintained in Excel spreadsheets. But for a growing organization focused on professionalism and scalability in the long term, it was clear: a sustainable solution was needed.
Why Teammeter?
Teammeter was chosen because it met CLADE’s exact requirements: It combines intuitive usability with high flexibility and data privacy compliance – and integrates seamlessly into existing processes.
Three key reasons convinced CLADE:
User-friendliness & agility
“We wanted a solution that doesn’t feel bureaucratic but is enjoyable to use and easy to understand.” Employees should enjoy using the tool and be able to work with it intuitively from day one.
Data protection & ISO compliance
“A decisive factor was the ability to precisely control who can see which data – something other providers didn’t offer.” Especially in the context of ISO certifications, fine-grained control of access rights is essential.
Clear separation between team competencies and individual development
“With Teammeter, we can clearly define which skills are visible to the team and which aspects of personal development remain confidential. This distinction was essential for us.”
Employees should be able to develop freely without personal assessments being visible across teams.
Structured competency development and new perspectives
Introducing Teammeter has not only enabled a clearer structure for skill development at CLADE but also elevated internal discussions on competency management to a new level.
“We’re in the process of linking our job families to the skill catalog and have integrated the tool directly into our employee care conversations,” explains Miriam Aldinger. “As a result, competencies are now discussed regularly, and employees actively engage with their development.”
Another major topic: integrating training and development initiatives.
“We’re currently redefining our training strategy – and Teammeter helps us structure this process in a sustainable way.”
Seamless collaboration and strong partnership
Beyond the functional benefits, CLADE especially values the strong, collaborative partnership with Teammeter.
“It’s super easy to work with you. When we give feedback, we feel heard – and we often see our suggestions actually implemented.”
Personal interaction also makes a difference:
“We always feel like someone is truly listening. That’s a big plus for us.”
This close collaboration is also reflected in Teammeter’s continuous development.
“Our technical teams evaluated the tool very professionally from the start. We had clear expectations – and we’ve been positively surprised at how flexibly Teammeter responds to our needs.”
Looking ahead: What’s next?
CLADE plans to continue expanding its use of Teammeter. Two areas are particularly in focus:
Check-ins
The ability to regularly collect feedback and track development progress is being further optimized. This allows employees to monitor their progress more precisely – and existing processes, such as feedback on training effectiveness, can be managed and documented centrally within the tool.
Training matrix
The goal is to link training and skill development even more closely.
“We’re currently exploring how we can integrate our existing LMS solutions with Teammeter to intelligently connect training and skills.”
The implementation of Teammeter has already made a big impact at CLADE – and the journey continues.
“We want Teammeter to remain a living, regularly used tool – because it helps us improve our structures in a truly sustainable way.”