Perhaps the most valuable role HR can play in a preservative combination is as a
conduit of information. If rapport has been established, acquired employees will seek out HR to let off some steam about the inevitable stresses and strains of a combination. Creating a safe environment for venting either one-on-one or in a facilitated group setting helps the acquired individuals manage stress but also provides good intelligence for the buyer (Marks, 2007). A European software development firm acquired a much smaller company based in the United States and had
every intention of not meddling with the operations of its new subsidiary. It also
assumed some intended changes would be regarding by the target staff as clear enhancements for example, the seller had offered employees a single health insurance option while the buyer’s current U.S. business provided employees with a choice of six health insurance plans