Compensation integration is one of the most underestimated aspects of mergers and acquisitions. This session explores how pay decisions, structure alignment, and communication choices made during integration directly influence retention, trust, and long-term outcomes.
PARTICIPANTS WILL EXPERIENCE
• M&A-focused compensation scenarios
• Exploration of retention and communication risks
• Peer discussion on integration approaches
WHY THIS SESSION MATTERS
Compensation missteps during integration can undermine trust and retention long before other issues surface.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Identify common compensation risks that emerge during mergers and acquisitions
• Evaluate how pay structure alignment and communication impact retention
• Distinguish short-term integration decisions from long-term compensation implications
• Apply practical guardrails to support effective compensation integration
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
Participants engage in scenario-based discussion focused on common M&A compensation challenges. Live polling surfaces where friction most often occurs: structure, messaging, or retention. Facilitated dialogue explores tradeoffs and lessons learned, with synthesis connecting insights to integration best practices.
SHRM recognizes MorganHR to offer 1.0 Professional Development Credit (PDC) for SHRM‑CP® or SHRM‑SCP®.