Ep 102 - HR in a Merger and Acquisition Meeting

Imagine this: it’s Friday evening, and most people have already left for the weekend. But on the fourteenth floor, a small group is still deep in conversation: the CEO, CFO, legal team, and a couple of bankers. A merger is being planned, but the HR isn’t in the room.  

HR finds out on Monday. Although HR was not asked, they were informed that they have ninety days to complete the merger, during which someone must address the duplicate roles, compensation structures, communication plan, and the impact on company culture.