Forbes: People-First Acquisitions Provide Better Outcomes

Mergers and acquisitions are a fast, effective way for growth-minded companies to expand, but they present significant challenges for leadership. In “A People-First Approach is the Key to a Successful Acquisition,” G&A Partners President and CEO John Allen lays out the roadmap for overcoming integration hurdles by focusing on a people-first approach.

“Successfully integrating an acquired company involves more than just merging assets and systems,” Allen writes in the article. “It requires a commitment to the people who made that business valuable in the first place.”

Allen details how prioritizing acquired employees can lead to an enhanced culture, improved business performance, and long-term client loyalty. He also shares strategies for a people-first acquisition that begin before a deal is ever signed.

Check out Allen's full article for the Forbes Human Resources Council.