Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) aren’t always successful. In fact, most get a C- grade from managers and 50% of companies report a 50% drop in productivity after a merger. We all know that change management is critical, but the employee piece is often forgotten when a company is acquired...and unhappy employees can derail a merger. Included here: 5 key factors needed for M & A success and employee-related elements to consider as you bring together two or more companies.