Checklist of over 105 Human Resources M&A Activities

Cross Border Version

Revisit with Legal when we should kick off policy subgroup

Understand handbook approach (global vs. local)

Read/compare global handbooks

Meet with Legal to vet subgroup formation to review/cross-check all policies

Make decision: One global handbook with local appendices or global template with local handbooks

Reference facilities/site-specific information in handbook

Make decisions on variances in global handbooks (relationships with communities, mental well being, criminal convictions)

Reconcile the two companies' handbooks and create new one

Prepare for a unified interim induction plan for new hires hired after Day 1

Compare all pre-hire, day 1 and post-hire processes

Determine new processes moving forward in interim state, aligning processes and collateral where possible

Determine and implement common process for employee onboarding

Share talent management strategy/philosophy

Determine how goals will be handled - process/system/timeline/leader training, etc.

Determine performance management approach - performance ratings, frequency, competencies, process, training, etc.

How will 2029 comp cycle be handled - preparation and approval process, timelines, systems, leader training, etc.

Perform side-by-side comparison of competencies of companies

Coordinate relevant changes to competencies and any changes as a result of the culture workstream ...

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