What does M&A get wrong about people and how can it be fixed?
Thu Feb 05 2026
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals fail less because of spreadsheets and more because of people. Most M&A promise growth, scale, or capability. Many underdeliver because leaders underestimate the human side of change. In this episode of The People Agenda podcast host Chris Howard and LACEr Shivani Sasidharan speak to Andrew Philp, CFO at activpayroll, as they break down what actually matters before, during, and after an M&A. activpayroll helps companies manage global payroll and mobility in a secure and compliant way.
If you want practical, experience-led insight into ensure a smooth adoption M&A on the people side, listen to this episode of The People Agenda podcast and hear directly from Andrew and Shivani who share their experiences.
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Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals fail less because of spreadsheets and more because of people. Most M&A promise growth, scale, or capability. Many underdeliver because leaders underestimate the human side of change. In this episode of The People Agenda podcast host Chris Howard and LACEr Shivani Sasidharan speak to Andrew Philp, CFO at activpayroll, as they break down what actually matters before, during, and after an M&A. activpayroll helps companies manage global payroll and mobility in a secure and compliant way. If you want practical, experience-led insight into ensure a smooth adoption M&A on the people side, listen to this episode of The People Agenda podcast and hear directly from Andrew and Shivani who share their experiences.