Employee retention

Bruce T. Lamont and David R. King

Chapter 54 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Mergers and Acquisitions, 2026, pp 140-141 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter highlights the importance of employee retention in M&A success, linking it to successful integration and organizational stability. Strategies include effective communication, fair compensation, shared meaning, and strategic engagement through human resources practices. It stresses involving middle and senior managers to ensure alignment, reduce uncertainty, and mitigate employee turnover during post-acquisition integration, ultimately fostering long-term value creation.

Keywords: Communication; Compensation; Engagement; Retention; Shared Meaning; Fairness; Social Ties (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781800880856
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