Mergers and Acquisitions

Growth through acquisition or merger is very much on the agenda for many organisations. Many factors go to make a successful merger or acquisition but, in every analysis, the success in bringing on board the employees of the new business is at the top of the list. The human resource management of the process should not be left to chance and ideally needs to start well before the deal is done.

Consultants at HR Advantage have 25 years experience in leading companies through acquisitions and mergers successfully. Typically we are involved at the initial stage of the project team and provide support in the following areas:

How HR Advantage can help

  • Developing the project plan including identifying key issues and objectives
  • Identifying any skills gaps, training needs, new posts, new working practices etc.
  • Balancing out the narrow / short-term goals with broader strategic needs
  • Assessing the impact of change in one area / department / site on another part of the organisation
  • Supporting negotiation and engagement between various stakeholders
  • Understanding stakeholder concerns to anticipate problems
  • Understanding the appropriate medium of communication to reach various groups
  • Drafting communications
  • HR Due diligence
  • Helping people cope with change, performance management and motivation
  • Complying with TUPE
  • Being involved with employee consultation
  • Project managing transition and post merger integration activities

 

The benefits to you

  • No need to develop or maintain expensive in-house resources
  • Specific expertise on recent legislation, requirements and issues
  • Depth and flexibility of resource

 

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