The Human Cost of M&A: Anxiety, Culture Clash & Transition Management with Jonathan Bennett

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) often lead to significant employee turnover, morale decline, and productivity loss. Studies reveal that within just 24 months post-M&A, 50% of employees leave, while 70% experience a morale dip. Productivity can plummet by 20-30% in the short term due to heightened uncertainty. Prioritizing employee well-being during M&A is crucial for minimizing disruptions and fostering successful integration.

About Jonathan Bennett

Jonathan Bennett, a seasoned advisor and executive coach, specializes in guiding founders, CEOs, and C-suite leaders towards overcoming their organization's most formidable challenges while staying true to their purpose. 

With a wealth of experience, he founded ClearlyThen, following successful ventures in management consulting and senior executive positions within the healthcare industry. Jonathan's expertise offers invaluable insights for leaders navigating complex business landscapes, ensuring sustainable growth and impactful decision-making.

Reach Out Jonathan Bennett:

On his LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennettjonathan/

On his website https://clearlythen.com/

What We Discussed in the Episode on the Human Cost of M&A:

- Unveiling the Human Side of M&A: Understanding Failure from a Human Perspective
- Navigating Emotional Turbulence: Employee Phases in M&A and Effective Management Strategies
- Transparent Transition: Addressing Employee Concerns in M&A Communication
- Merging Cultures: Overcoming Challenges in Work Culture Integration Post-M&A
- Roadmap to Success: Essential Steps for Effective Change Management in M&A
- Mastering Emotional Agility: Success Stories in M&A Emotional Navigation
- Leading with Empathy: Guidance for Safeguarding Employee Well-being in M&A Journeys

 

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About the Growth Hacking Culture Podcast

The Growth Hacking Culture Podcast is a series of insightful interviews with prominent experts on mindsets, skills and mental resources to grow individually, lead motivated teams and create human-centric work cultures. These episodes are about thought provoking ideas to scale up and growth hack human-centric and performing work cultures. Hosted by Ivan Palomino.