Capturing sustainable value is becoming increasingly difficult. Leaders of high-performing organizations recognize that achieving financial targets means analyzing workforce issues with the same rigor as all other strategic elements.
Disruption and change are here to stay. Intense competition, ever-increasing shareholder expectations and digital innovations are driving leaders to rethink strategy. The result is an urgent need to adapt that in turn fuels increased inorganic transformation through deals.
At the same time, increasing complexity and cross-border dynamics make it difficult to realize value in M&A strategies. Speed becomes paramount to success.
The success of an acquisition increasingly depends on prioritizing people risk. Our research shows that 60% of deals fail due to workforce issues. Organizations need to address this risk at the initiation of any acquisition process — at target identification and during due diligence — and with the same strategic focus that goes into analyzing the financial risks.
What differentiates us is our deal experts, who understand how to maximize value, mitigate risks and moderate costs to create sustainable value across all human capital levers. Our exceptional ability to translate people risks into measurable financial and operational outcomes has transformed business for hundreds of our clients. We have the deal and subject matter expertise to advise our clients and partner with them to implement the right strategies.
Anticipate the spectrum of people risks and strategies to address them given your strategic goals.
Conduct in-depth analysis on workforce issues to identify any material risks to purchase price, strategic objectives or integration.
Execute rigorous governance and planning to ensure business continuity on Day One as well as longer-term integration success.
Drive deal success by effectively implementing Day One plans and monitoring results to maximize value.
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