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When It Comes to M&A, the Soft Stuff Is the Hard Stuff
Seventy percent of business mergers fail to achieve their intended objectives, and problems integrating the two cultures are the commonly cited explanation for why.
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In Mergers, Preservation and Innovation Must Come Hand-in-Hand
In the realm of mergers and acquisitions, this balance between preservation and innovation becomes even more critical.
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The Increasing Importance of Internal Communications Amid Unpredictable and Elongated Merger Reviews
Companies today face an increasingly challenging regulatory environment, with merger and antitrust reviews being transformed by political agendas and increased third party interventions, threatening to slow or halt more mergers, making internal communication more important than ever.
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Three Best Practices for Communicating With Employees Through a Contested Merger
Michelle Therrien provides three best practices for communicating with employees through a contested merger.
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Entering U.S. Elections, An Ode to Preparation and Transparency
Ahead of a fraught election season, companies can't please everyone, but at the macro level, the smartest formulas for many companies will look similar.
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Q&A: The Complex Corporate Art of Taking a Stand
Patricia Bayerlein is Gagen MacDonald’s Executive Director and has been with the firm since its founding. She frequently helps companies navigate the complex topics of corporate activism, ESG initiatives and the employee experience. As businesses prepare for elections across the U.S. and globe, she took a moment to talk with Gagen Manager of Marketing & Thought Leadership Danny Kelleher about how and when companies should take a stand on broader societal issues.
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How Are You Preparing Your Workforce for the Election Season?
The upcoming election season creates both an opportunity and an imperative for organizations to prepare for disruption and get ahead of the conversation.
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The Headwinds and History Propelling the Four-Day Workweek Movement
A look at the legislative history and global forces driving the four-day workweek movement.
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The Four-Day Workweek: What Businesses Should Be Thinking About
The different company factors, downstream impacts and working models leaders should consider as they explore a four-day workweek model.
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Finding the Mindful Moments With AI
The first step to adopting isn't new technology or training. It's stepping back and becoming more present in your work life.
