The Strategic Proposition for HR: Mergers and Acquisition - Challenges and Best Practices for Successful Integration

For four years in a row, worldwide activity (horizontal or vertical mergers, joint ventures, or concentric mergers) exceeded 3 trillion dollars and across all sectors of which the USA was accountable for 2,958 of M&A transactions by the end of 2016.  Analysts forecast an increased M&A activity in 2018 as industries continue to diversify and change their business strategies to remain competitive.  While this is undoubtedly a positive for the economy, the reality behind these statistics are not. The failure rate of M&A is between 70 to 90%.  HR and Mobility professionals will be tasked as this disruption continues to drive value pre-merger, during integration and post merger, be agile in knowing the “HR Lane” to navigate through the critical phases / milestones and deliverables (due diligence, change management communications, talent management and retention, combined cultures, engagement, first 100 days) to mitigate failure.  What are some hidden “human” challenges faced and what are key practice takeaways that will position HR as integral and strategic stakeholders.  Join us for an interactive panel discussion on this topic, hear what has changed over the years and how we can be proactive.