In the latest NACD BoardTalk blog, Matt Campbell and Colin Harvey focus on an aspect of deal-making that is often overlooked: the human factor. In the past, dealmakers have rightfully focused on value drivers such as retention of important customers and suppliers and integration of critical operations, but one element that today’s boards of directors may neglect is the human side of a deal. It’s an aspect that can sink a deal if mishandled, especially with the unprecedented dynamics of today’s workforce.
Many companies are feeling the pinch from the current talent gap, resulting from new, pandemic-era employee expectations and a glut of openings in the job market, and boards understand how the situation is affecting the hiring and retention of top leaders. Now, that gap has moved organization-wide.
Going forward, boards who want to ensure that their deals will succeed long-term should elevate both pre-deal and post-deal activities that aim to optimize the human elements of a combined organization.
Learn five actions to ensure that your next deal doesn’t miss the human side of mergers and acquisitions.
Managing Director Kevin M. Jacobs Featured in American Bankruptcy Institute Journal
August 21, 2025
The corporate landscape is riddled with uncertainties: fluctuating interest rates, unpredictable tariffs, tax reform and the
application of the “book minimum tax” (BMT). In effect since 2023, this tax could blindside companies with an unexpected bill, significantly impacting restructuring plans.
Responding to Increased Demand Across Latin America, Alvarez & Marsal Expands its Global Valuation Services Advisory to Brazil
August 21, 2025
A&M welcomes Otávio Bachir as a Managing Director to lead A&M's Brazil-based hub for valuation services, reinforcing the firm's senior talent strategy.
Global Arbitration Review’s Guide to Advocacy - Edition 7: The role of the expert in advocacy
August 21, 2025
In the latest Global Arbitration Review, A&M's Luke Steadman explores how experts serve not as client advocates, but as clear communicators presenting independent, well-reasoned opinions that assist tribunals in resolving complex issues.
Critical Considerations: How Can PE Firms Optimize Investments in the Professional Services Sector?
August 20, 2025
A&M Managing Directors Matt Bryce and Leslie Nielson share seven critical considerations for turning professional services investments into high-performing, scalable assets, from talent retention and operational efficiency to technology consolidation.
