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Lessons Learned from Leadership Onboarding

Kim Jones, HR Director M&A at Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT)

An effective M&A onboarding process post-close can dictate employee retention. But what's even more important is retaining the acquired company's leadership. Leadership has massive influence inside the business, and helping them transition properly will positively impact the overall transaction. 

In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Kim Jones, HR Director M&A at Microsoft, discusses lessons learned from leadership onboarding.

Things you will learn in this episode:

  • Difference between M&A onboarding and traditional onboarding 
  • Challenges in onboarding leaders 
  • How to onboard leaders 
  • The effect of the pandemic on onboarding 
  • Do’s and dont’s of leadership onboarding
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Kim Jones

Kim Jones is the Senior HR M&A Manager at Microsoft. She conducts due diligence research and complete all HR-related integration activities as part of Microsoft's M&A programs.

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