▪
Address
personal anxieties as quickly as possible by giving honest
advice about what is likely to happen in the next six
months.
▪
Communicate as frequently and honestly as possible
throughout the whole integration phase, not just during the
first few weeks.
▪
Involve
people in integration
teams
or
cross-functional project groups.
▪
If using
people on secondments or temporary
teams, integrate individuals back into the organization
and give them opportunities to
provide
feedback
and
learning.
▪
Give
people explicit reassurances that their contributions are
valued even if new structures or roles are not yet defined.
▪
Give
people opportunities to talk about their achievements,
especially through allowing them to write their own CVs for
internal selection.
▪
Ensure
that selection is impartial and transparent.
▪
Tailor
benefits packages to individual needs and preferences.
Loyalty bonuses are often useful during the first six months
of the transaction.
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