HR Mergers, Acquisitions & Post-Merger Integration Course
Plan the HR contribution to mergers and acquisitions from people due diligence through day-one integration and longer-term stabilisation. This two-day training programme is available for public or in-house delivery in Malaysia.

Course overview
Manage HR due diligence, cultural harmonization, systems consolidation, and talent retention during M&A deals.
Programme: Mergers, Acquisitions & HR Post-Merger Integration
What you will learn
- Protects target acquisition value, reduces key talent turnover during M&A, and speeds up operational integration.
Course outline
Explore the 8 modules covered in the programme. The sequence and emphasis can be tailored to participant needs.
Day 1 Modules (4 Modules)
HR's Role in Pre-Deal Due Diligence: Assessment of Talent & Risk
Evaluating Target Company Compensation, Benefits & Pension Liabilities
Culture Due Diligence & Assessing Post-Merger Compatibility
Structuring Retention Bonuses & Key Talent Lock-In Agreements
Day 2 Modules (4 Modules)
Designing Day-1 Integration Plans & Communication Strategies
Harmonizing Organizational Structures, HR Policies & Systems
Managing Restructuring, Synergy Targets & Redundancies Fairly
Measuring Post-Merger Cultural Integration & Retention Success
Measuring Post-Merger Cultural Integration & Retention Success
Trainer-led explanation and discussion connect the module topics to workplace application.
Who this course is for
HR leaders, M&A integration teams, HR business partners and organisation development staff supporting mergers or acquisitions.
Before you join
Bring an anonymised integration scenario, due-diligence question or talent-retention objective. Use anonymised examples and confirm any equipment, software accounts or other prerequisites with ISDS before booking.
How to join this HR Mergers, Acquisitions & Post-Merger Integration course in Malaysia
Plan the HR contribution to mergers and acquisitions from people due diligence through day-one integration and longer-term stabilisation. Share your objectives, participant roles and preferred dates with ISDS to arrange public or in-house training. We will confirm trainer availability, fees and delivery requirements.
Latihan HR dalam Penggabungan, Pengambilalihan dan Integrasi di Malaysia
Latihan dua hari tentang usaha wajar HR, budaya, pampasan, bakat utama, pelan hari pertama, penyelarasan sistem dan pengukuran integrasi. Kelas awam dan latihan dalaman boleh dibincangkan mengikut keperluan organisasi. Sila sahkan kelayakan HRD Corp (HRDF), pengaturan tuntutan, yuran dan tarikh dengan ISDS sebelum membuat tempahan.
Your trainer
Elizabethmary Gnanapragasam
A Learning and Development and Human Resources professional with more than 25 years of experience in people capability and organisational growth. Her expertise includes coaching, change management, performance management, employee engagement and leadership development.
Trainer availability is confirmed for each programme.
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Questions about HR Mergers, Acquisitions & Post-Merger Integration
What does the HR Mergers, Acquisitions & Post-Merger Integration course cover?
Day one covers HR's Role in Pre-Deal Due Diligence: Assessment of Talent & Risk; Evaluating Target Company Compensation, Benefits & Pension Liabilities; Culture Due Diligence & Assessing Post-Merger Compatibility; Structuring Retention Bonuses & Key Talent Lock-In Agreements. Day two covers Designing Day-1 Integration Plans & Communication Strategies; Harmonizing Organizational Structures, HR Policies & Systems; Managing Restructuring, Synergy Targets & Redundancies Fairly; Measuring Post-Merger Cultural Integration & Retention Success.
Who should attend HR Mergers, Acquisitions & Post-Merger Integration training?
HR leaders, M&A integration teams, HR business partners and organisation development staff supporting mergers or acquisitions.
Who teaches the HR Mergers, Acquisitions & Post-Merger Integration course?
Elizabethmary Gnanapragasam is the assigned trainer. Trainer availability is confirmed with your programme arrangements.
Does post-merger integration training cover work before the deal closes?
Yes. Day one covers people-risk due diligence, reward and pension liabilities, culture compatibility and key-talent retention. Day two addresses integration plans, communication, harmonised structures and systems, restructuring and integration measures.
How long is the HR Mergers, Acquisitions & Post-Merger Integration course?
The course runs for 2 days. Ask ISDS about the next public session or an in-house schedule for your team.
Is the HR Mergers, Acquisitions & Post-Merger Integration course HRDF claimable?
Ask ISDS to confirm HRD Corp (formerly HRDF) eligibility and claim arrangements for this programme before booking. Where applicable, claims are arranged through our partner, Orange Revolution.
Will I receive a certificate for the HR Mergers, Acquisitions & Post-Merger Integration course?
Public-class participants receive a certificate of participation. Ask ISDS about certificate arrangements for in-house training.
How much does the HR Mergers, Acquisitions & Post-Merger Integration course cost?
Ask for a quotation or an in-house proposal. Share your course, team size and preferred dates, and we will confirm the format, fees, inclusions and any HRD Corp claim arrangements.
