The “people” side of a deal is perhaps one of the most important aspects of an M&A transaction, but is also often one of the most overlooked. Buyers who fail to make HR a central part of their acquisition process risk not only an awkward integration process, but potentially the complete failure of the deal.
Research indicates that cultural issues result in 30 per cent of deals failing to meet their financial targets. Even if businesses look to be a strong strategic and financial fit, a failure to plan for and mitigate cultural clashes, retain key staff and achieve a successful cultural alignment can mean that the acquisition flounders.
In the full-length version of this insight, we take a deep dive into the HR side of the M&A process. In the subscriber-only piece, we look at factors including:
A rundown of the key HR responsibilities in M&A
How many HR teams feel unprepared for an increase in dealmaking - and the risks this poses for buyers
The key challenges HR teams face in M&A deals, from due diligence and talent retention to integration and cultural alignment
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