Supporting business expansion...

In the ever changing business world M&A activity has never been greater. The HR aspects of mergers and acquisitions can take a back seat behind the financial implications but the failure of such a venture is usually because of people related issues with over 80% of mergers failing to deliver significant shareholder value.

Stonebridge HR Consultants provides support in the following areas:

• Undertaking HR due diligence
• Managing the HR aspects of the integration
• Delivering effective consultation and communication
• Provision of management support and coaching
• Establishing a new culture and enabling change

Stonebridge HR Consultants are experienced in selling and acquiring businesses, working in conjunction with other members of the sales or acquisitions team. Stonebridge HR can then further work with your team to establish a pragmatic project plan including the necessary steps to cover TUPE regulations (if applicable) and ensuring that the legislative requirements are met.

Gaining buy-in and co-operation from the unions at all stages is essential, and in a non-unionised environment we can help in the election of staff representatives to ensure effective communication. Stonebridge HR Consultants have proven due diligence and TUPE experience and are adept at developing good relationships with all the parties involved to ensure a smooth passage to an effective conclusion.

Effective management is key to implementing the merger or acquisition and defining the new culture. Stonebridge HR Consultants provide support and coaching for the management team to ensure that they have the necessary skills to keep staff fully focused on their responsibilities rather than focusing on the changes. Working to define and embed vision and values for the organisation can be challenging. This is where Stonebridge HR Consultants will assist with the definition of the new culture and putting together an effective change programme.

To see how we have helped businesses with TUPE; mergers and acquisitions see our HR Projects page.

TUPE, Mergers and Acquisitions

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