Pt. I. The early stages -- 1. Understanding the objectives, scope and expectations following a merger -- 2. HR Due Diligence -- 3. Setting up an integration plan -- Pt. II. The transition period -- 1. Analysis and comparison of terms of employment -- 2. Analysis and comparison of benefits -- 3. Human Resource Management Information Systems, tools and data transfer action plan -- 4. Comparison of general HR policies and handbooks -- 5. Designing retention programmes -- Pt. III. The integration stage -- 1. Process review -- 2. Manpower planning, assessments and redundancies -- 3. Assessment programmes -- 4. Redundancy strategy and guidelines -- 5. Finalizing transfers and integration
