People risks in M&A transactions: According to a interesting report by Mercer:
“Nearly 89% of the companies surveyed included talent issues among their top three integration challenges overall. Ensuring a good cultural and organisational fit, retaining key talent, and making sure the best leadership team is in place are the top people issues cited by those surveyed.
Based on the results of Mercer’s interview findings, most corporates (64%) focus on senior talent acquisition and retention. This focus includes retaining essential talent, upgrading skills, and scaling for growth. For 57% of private equity businesses, leadership team effectiveness is the top HR issue in transactions.”
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