On this episode of Talkin’ Talent, Kris Bashore, leader of Cherry Bekaert’s Human Resources Outsourcing and Consulting Services, joins host Sam McCarthy to discuss what it takes to effectively manage people during an acquisition.

Having both joined Cherry Bekaert through acquisitions, Sam and Kris share real stories and lessons learned about how communication, onboarding, and change management shape the employee experience, from retention to client relationships.

They dig into the real concerns people have, such as job security, pay, benefits, and system changes, and talk about what it’s actually like to bring remote teams together. 

You’ll hear about:

  • Employee experience during and after an acquisition
  • Communication and change management best practices
  • Onboarding and integration challenges in M&A
  • Retention risks and client impact
  • Remote workforce considerations and HR trends

Join the conversation for real-world tips on helping employees (and your business) thrive after an acquisition.

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Sam McCarthy

Recruiting & Staffing Services

Director, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

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Kris Bashore

HR Consulting

Partner, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

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Sam McCarthy

Recruiting & Staffing Services

Director, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

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Kris Bashore

HR Consulting

Partner, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

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