human resources

Human resource systems, policies and practices have great influence over an organizations culture. For that reason, the examination and diagnosis of HR policies are essential to any successful acquisition. During due diligence, a careful and thorough HR examination is prescribed. Workforce issues are a critical variable, but often ignored. As such, it is imperative that the existing HR policies of both companies be examined regarding issues such as grievances, peer mediation, telecommuting, flex-time, code of conducts and other important issues.
After the examination, a new set of HR policies must be devised to fit the needs of the newly formed company. The traditional grievance process for workplace disputes, are rarely the best means of dispute resolution. Company A has the traditional grievance process, which is expensive, disruptive and protracted. More significantly, by its very nature, it tends to drive the parties further apart weakening their relationship, often irrepara...