When a merger and acquisition (M&A) transaction is
carried out, the human side to mergers is often overlooked.
However, the acquirer/purchaser must address the concerns and
demands of the employees while balancing it with the needs of the
company in order to close the deal successfully. Read on to find
out what are the major issues that organisations need to address
for a successful M&A transaction.
" In order to make a smooth transition, it is advisable
that the term of service and seniority of an employee should be
taken into account and the conditions of service should not be any
less favourable than those prior to the transfer."
Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are instruments which cause
the inorganic growth and expansion of a company. Any M&A
transaction has a significant impact on the human resource of the
company/ business being acquired. This article aims to discuss the
issues faced by the employees as well as the acquiring and selling
entities while