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Viewpoints: Managing the people challenges in divestitures
Although divestitures of any form can play a crucial role in shaping a company’s business portfolio and ensuring long-term profitability, they will fall short of expectations if the seller fails to retain and motivate key employees though closing. In this article, we outline the challenges and pitfalls to look out for when it comes to often overlooked people issues at each phase of a divestiture, whether it’s a spinoff or an outright sale.