PhilosophyEvery organization's success is determined by the quality of the talent they employ. This mindset underpins the work I do with clients. I devise HR strategies for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) that are tailored for the size and type of deal you are working on and I will help you focus on engaging the acquired employees quickly to speed integration and avoid productivity dips that plague some deals. CapabilitiesLeveraging my experience from more than 200 transactions, I specialize in finding pragmatic ways to manage the strategic and operational HR challenges that arise in M&A. My background enables me to support the full transaction lifecycle—due diligence, purchase agreements, integration planning. Whether you are looking for someone to coach your HR team through the deal process or to step in and be your HR team, I have the know-how and tools to guide the process.Experience Highlights • Led global HR teams on more than 200 transactions• Conducted due diligence including measuring financial impact of deal, changes to cost of labor and expenses for HR integration• For sell-side transactions, populated HR folders of virtual data rooms, responded to buyers’ questions, participated in management presentations• Designed HR carve-out strategy for divestitures• Orchestrated the planning and execution of HR integration of HR systems, comp and benefits plans, and HR policies• Developed day one communication strategy and holistic approach to onboarding acquired employees• Implemented metrics for HR to measure deal success—employee retention, employee net promoter score (NPS), employee and manager sentiment surveys• Devised an approach for assessing culture during due diligence and using findings to inform overall approach to integrationCompetencies• Creating fun work environments based on trust and shared goals• Engaging global teams• Effectively integrating cross culturally • Managing ambiguity• Influencing, negotiating and rapport-building• Communicating with enthusiasm and passion• Improving talent utilization & minimizing HR disruptorsLet’s Discuss Your M&A Challengesrob.garber@adeptushr.com | www.adeptushr.com