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Towards a talent retention model: mapping the building blocks of the psychological contract to the three stages of the acquisition process

Holland, Denise; Scullion, Hugh

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Denise Holland



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Abstract

This paper addresses a gap in the research on talent retention within the context of cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A). To answer our key research question: How can psychological contracts be shaped to retain talent in an M&A context? We break down the complexity of M&A by taking a process approach. Using a multiple case study methodology involving empirical data from five acquired subsidiaries, we study talent at an individual level in contrast to most studies which focus only on the organisational level. This paper extends our knowledge on the role of the building blocks of the psychological contract in talent retention post-acquisition. Our study highlights the need to reframe HR due diligence within the building blocks of the psychological contract and highlights lessons for practice in this understudied area.

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Holland, D., & Scullion, H. (2019). Towards a talent retention model: mapping the building blocks of the psychological contract to the three stages of the acquisition process. The international journal of human resource management, https://doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2019.1569546

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jan 4, 2019
Online Publication Date Feb 7, 2019
Publication Date 2019
Deposit Date Sep 18, 2019
Journal International Journal of Human Resource Management
Print ISSN 0958-5192
Publisher Routledge
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2019.1569546
Keywords Mergers & acquisitions (M&A); Talent retention; Psychological contract (PC)
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/2704914
Publisher URL https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09585192.2019.1569546?journalCode=rijh20