"There are few deals these days that do not cross country borders, and more often than not multiple countries are involved. For HR leaders, managing cross-border deals requires an understanding of the business aspects of the deal and how the workforce requirements will play out against the wide variety of regulations, cultures and practices that exist ," said Gareth Williams, a Worldwide Partner with Mercer’s global M&A consulting business.

"Our new publication M&A HR Issues Around the World provides a quick reference for our clients to begin to comprehend the nuances of the 29 countries covered and highlights our unique ability to support clients in conducting cross-border transactions."

Written by local Mercer experts, M&A HR Issues Around the World summarizes the HR environment for business transactions in 29 countries.

Each of the 29 country reports address:

• Culture considerations
• Due diligence
• Preparing for close
• Close, transition and integration
  

Complimentary copies of this report will be made available to Mercer clients and other similar organizations that conduct cross-border deals. Please send your request using a company email address rather than a personal email address, to Global Mergers & Acquisitions.