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Corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other methods of organizational restructuring and transformations, are strategically important in enhancing competitiveness, economies of scale and growth of an organization.
Nevertheless, the human resources or ‘people’ factor of an organization holds the key to success in all such corporate transactions. But, this factor is the most overlooked one in the whole process of corporate transaction.
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) or other restructuring bring with them complexities of cultural incompatibility, different leadership styles, abrupt changes in compensation and reward system, and shedding off of extra workforce, all of which affect the effectiveness of the organization. It is, therefore, required that an analytical consulting back-up be provided to understand, evaluate, plan and manage HR related programs in such organization.
Optimizing human resources and thrusting an atmosphere of effective decision making and execution are also crucial during such transition periods.
An HR Consulting firm plays an important role in addressing the HR-related risks and challenges in an organization undergoing M&A. The various aspects over which a HR Consulting Firm focuses its attention during M&A include:
The work of HR Consulting Firm begins from the pre-deal phase, covers the deal period and continues till at least three months after the closure of the deal. In some cases, the consulting can extend up to two years after the deal closes.
The pre-deal phase includes chalking out the detailed HR programs and integration plans and activities that are implemented during the deal phase.
The post-deal phase involves the field work of directing and equipping the HR with tailor-made techniques, tools and programs of project management and change management for a smooth and successful transition within the organization.
The process of M&A consulting generally involves following steps:
On the basis of such analysis, selection, retention, and recruitment of the ‘right’ people are done. This may also include training, development and motivational programs/workshops being carried out by HR Consulting Firm.
Thus, a comprehensive analysis and planning provided by the HR Consulting Firm ensures efficacy of M&A or other corporate transactions, during the transition phase as well as on long term basis.
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