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A Fortune 100 chemical company relied heavily on acquisitions for continued growth, but each integration was managed differently—creating confusion, inefficiency, and talent risk. Lacking a standard approach, the company faced rising employee uncertainty and inconsistent onboarding experiences across teams. With each deal adding complexity, they needed a repeatable, scalable playbook to unify how they transitioned people into the organization. The company partnered with People Results to design a streamlined post-acquisition employee experience that would support leaders, improve engagement, and accelerate alignment. The solution needed to be easy for leaders to execute and flexible enough to adapt to different business functions, sites, and team cultures.
Issue:
- Each acquisition lacked a
standard approach, creating
confusion and fragmented
integration efforts across the
company. - Employees experienced
uncertainty, reduced morale,
and inconsistent onboarding
depending on their team or
location. - Leaders were not equipped
with the tools or process
knowledge to successfully
integrate new teams and set
clear expectations for success
post-acquisition.
Action:
- Created a unified integration
playbook with timelines, tools,
and key activities tailored to
business functions and
employee groups. - Designed a transformation
map to guide all employees
through awareness, adoption,
and reinforcement stages of
change. - Delivered leadership training
and onboarding guidance to
help managers drive clarity,
consistency, and employee
connection throughout the
transition process.
Result:
- Accelerated onboarding
timelines across teams, reducing
inefficiencies and improving day-
one readiness after each
acquisition. - Increased trust and engagement
among newly acquired
employees by ensuring
consistent communication and
support. - Enabled managers to lead
integrations more confidently,
maintaining productivity and
helping protect institutional
knowledge and relationships
during critical transition periods.
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