Integration of 700 Employees into a Company of 3,000 Employees

Company:  Professional services government contractor firm.

Goals:  

• Buy, rather than build, additional capabilities for designated business markets
• Expedient inclusion and deployment of acquired talent
• Retain key talent in both the acquiring entity and the newly-added entity

Process:

• Align stakeholders around how best to leverage the combined capabilities
• Create a venue for two-way communication between business leaders and employees
• Implement an agreed-upon transition plan with designated tools
• Designate key employees at all levels to function as integration champions and trusted liaisons between employees and leadership

Deliverables:

• High Level Transition Plan
• Integration Subgroups Action Plan
• Communication Plan with Calendar
• Presentation to Acquired Employees (Overview, Rationale, What to Expect, Integration Plan)
• Implementation Training for Integration Subgroups

Results:

• Minimal disruption to business in progress; reduced delivery risk for existing client deliverables
• Increased number of proposal submissions highlighting enhanced capabilities as a differentiator
• Increased engagement and retention among affected employees due to new opportunities