How McDonald’s made their Workplace migration easy with Blink






What does a great migration from Workplace really look like?
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at how McDonald’s made the switch — without the stress. From planning and change management to implementation and adoption, this session walks through the real-world journey of moving from Workplace by Meta to Blink, the leading employee experience platform.
In this live virtual session, you’ll learn:
- Why McDonald’s selected Blink as their post-Workplace partner
- How they planned and executed a smooth, no-disruption transition
- What change management and adoption looked like — from day one to day 100
- Lessons learned and what they’d do differently next time
Whether you’re still exploring your options or planning your post-Workplace rollout, this is your chance to learn what “great” really looks like — straight from a team that’s been there.
Meet our speakers
Vanessa Ouellette Poulin — Employee Engagement Project Manager, Global Technology at McDonald’s
Vanessa Ouellette Poulin is a seasoned organizational development leader with more than a decade of experience designing people-first programs that unlock performance, drive engagement, and scale impact across global workforces.
Currently leading employee engagement initiatives for global technology at McDonald’s, Vanessa brings a unique blend of strategic thinking, data-savvy decision-making, and deep HR expertise to every project she touches. Her career has spanned industries and continents — from building global performance enablement frameworks at Indeed to spearheading succession planning and organizational redesign at Barnes Group and ITW.
At the heart of her work is a passion for creating meaningful employee experiences that align business goals with human potential. Whether she’s partnering with executive leaders, rolling out talent tools, or navigating large-scale change, Vanessa is all about making work better — and making it count.