HR Strategy, Operations & Technology; by June
Welcome to "HR Strategy, Operations & Technology; by June" — a podcast dedicated to exploring the evolving world of Human Resources through the lenses of strategy, operations, and technology.
This is my personal learning journal, an academic research exercise where I share the ideas I’m studying, the questions I’m asking, and the insights I’m uncovering across these areas:
- HR Strategy & Workforce Transformation — navigating leadership, organizational design, and future of work models.
- Operational Excellence in HR — optimizing talent processes, performance, engagement, and productivity.
- HR Technology & Innovation — understanding the role of AI, data, and digital platforms in reshaping the employee experience and HR service delivery.
Whether you’re a CHRO, HR leader, or a practitioner shaping the future of work, I hope these reflections give you fresh perspectives, practical approaches, and the curiosity to explore further.
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HR Strategy, Operations & Technology; by June
HR in Mergers & Acquisitions: A Playbook (Season 1 Episode 12)
Have you ever wondered why a staggering 70% to 90% of mergers and acquisitions fail to deliver on their grand promises? The surprising truth is, it's rarely just about the financial models. More often than not, the corporate landscape is littered with deals that crumbled due to the mismanagement of people and culture.
For too long, Human Resources has been relegated to the sidelines, called in late to handle the administrative fallout. But that outdated playbook is rapidly changing. In this insightful episode, we’re unpacking the critical shift happening in M&A, where HR is no longer just a support function, but the indispensable architect of deal success and long-term value creation.
We'll dive deep into the three interconnected pillars that define HR's strategic imperative in M&A: Strategy, Operations, and Technology.
Discover:
- How proactive human capital due diligence can uncover hidden liabilities, assess leadership capabilities, and truly inform deal valuation, moving HR from a cost center to a powerful value creator.
- Why cultural alignment isn't a "soft" problem, but the ultimate deal breaker, and how proven frameworks like the OCAI and Denison Model provide data-driven insights to diagnose cultural gaps and build a unified, thriving new entity.
- Battle-tested strategies for retaining critical talent in the tumultuous wake of an announcement, going beyond financial incentives to address the underlying uncertainty and build lasting commitment.
- The operational realities of seamless payroll and benefits integration, and the vital role of a dedicated HR Integration Management Office (HR-IMO) in ensuring business continuity and employee trust during intense disruption.
- How advanced people analytics, AI, and even digital twin technology are revolutionizing HR's ability to map skills, predict attrition, and simulate integration impacts, fundamentally de-risking the human side of M&A.
Whether you're an HR leader, manager, or CHRO, this episode will equip you with actionable insights, strategic frameworks, and practical takeaways to elevate HR's influence, transform M&A transactions into true human transformations, and unlock the full potential of every deal. Tune in to lead the charge in this new era of M&A success.