For employees, mergers are a time of tension. There’s a lot of uncertainty about restructuring, combining teams, and other changes that may occur. Here are 7 tips for integrating employees during an acquisition that can help you quell their fears and start your new, combined company culture off on the right foot.
Integrating employees during an acquisition is not a one-and-done kind of thing. Your initial plans for department structure and role responsibilities might not play out perfectly in practice, and that’s okay. It’s essential to continue monitoring the new culture and collecting employee feedback to identify new pain points and adjust as needed.
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Coach Dave
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