Navigating Change During an M&A Journey (intro)

Mergers don’t just restructure companies—they challenge people. I’ve supported many integrations where the biggest risks weren’t financial, but cultural. One merger exposed a flaw: employees were claiming sick leave during holidays and earning double pay. What was meant to support fairness became a loophole that drained morale and budgets. Fixing it required more than a policy update—it meant reshaping expectations while facing loud resistance from those clinging to the old system.

The lesson? Change works best when employees lean in. Those who seek clarity, raise concerns respectfully, and engage constructively help shape a better workplace on the other side of a merger. Integration isn’t just a leadership agenda—it’s everyone’s opportunity to influence what comes next.

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