Post-Acquisition Workforce Integration

Concluding an M&A deal is a major undertaking, but for most buyers the real work begins after the ink is dry, writes Paul Hastings attorneys Suzanne Horne and Ross McNaughton. An in-depth look at the process of integrating work forces, from planning through implementation, specifically in deals where employees are in the UK, the United States, and/or the People’s Republic of China. Subjects covered include the challenges of retaining talent, and  “harmonization,” i.e, making sure the newly acquired employees are subject to the the same terms and conditions as existing staff. Included is a checklist of the kind of workforce information that should be systematically collected and analyzed before the integration process begins.