--- title: HR's Role is Vital to M&A Success description: A look at how HR’s broad reach impacts many areas within a company that are affected during mergers and acquisitions (M&A). image: https://blog.stargarden.com/hs-fs/hub/425286/file-1565275047.png --- [![StarGarden](https://blog.stargarden.com/hs-fs/hub/425286/file-1451547908.png)](https://www.stargarden.com) - [StarGarden](http://www.stargarden.com) - [Contact](https://stargarden.com/Contact) - Products - [HCM](https://stargarden.com/StarGarden-50) - [Essential HR](https://stargarden.com/Essential-HR) - [Benefits Management](https://stargarden.com/benefits-management) - [Organization Management](https://stargarden.com/organization-management) - [Employee Demographics](https://stargarden.com/employee-demographics) - [Balances & Accruals](https://stargarden.com/balance-accruals) - [Compensation](https://stargarden.com/compensation) - [Extended HR](https://stargarden.com/StarGarden-HCM/Extended-HR) - [Recruitment and Applicant Tracking](https://stargarden.com/recruitment-and-applicant-tracking) - 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Evaluating target companies before deals are signed - Developing the M&A strategy - Screening talent and culture   - Assessing and selecting employees - Managing communication channels both up and down the organization - Incorporating employee feedback into integration activities - Monitoring performance to insure business is not negatively impacted by the merger Ongoing training of both staff and managers is also an important part of successfully integrating people.  Acquired employees will need to learn new procedures and processes.  Managers must understand change management and how to deal with resistance, while taking into consideration the sensitivities of the staff. Mergers and acquisitions are stressful on employees.  Uncertainty around job security creates stress, fear and competition that can result in unnecessary costs due to reduced productivity and loss of talent.  Having HR involved at the start, and all the way through, the M&A process can help ensure a smooth transition and have a profound and lasting impact on employee retention. If you are interested in some more great articles and tips, sign up for our monthly newsletter [here](http://eepurl.com/V-d9L). 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