Episode 70: Stop Treating M&A Like “People Stuff” Afterthought

Mergers and acquisitions don’t fail just because of spreadsheets. They fail because of people. In this episode, host Brent Skinner speaks with Rebecca Gorman, president of Strategic Rewards Advisors, about why total rewards must be involved from the earliest stages of any deal. From underfunded pensions and global compliance risks to pay transparency laws and data privacy exposure, she highlights the red flags finance teams often miss. Gorman also explains how HR can build credibility by speaking the language of finance, using scorecards to assess risk, and aligning compensation strategy with integration goals. The message is clear: early involvement of total rewards strengthens go/no-go decisions, accelerates integration and reduces costly surprises. In global M&A, ignoring people risk isn’t just shortsighted but also expensive. Subscribe to HR.com YouTube channel: https://shorturl.at/dnDO4 ================================================================================ FOR MORE HR.com resources and content to stay updated or to help start or advance your HR career: https://www.HR.com/education https://www.HR.com/magazines https://www.HR.com/prepcourse https://www.HR.com/prime https://www.HR.com/researchinstitute https://www.HR.com/upcomingvirtualevents https://www.HR.com/upcoming_webcasts SOCIALS:   / hrdotcom     / hrdotcom     / hrdotcom     / hrdotcom