This study explores senior practitioners’ experiences with pre-merger communication, revealing how principles of fairness—engagement, explanation, and clarity—can mitigate employee anxiety, build trust, and significantly improve M&A outcomes. It offers actionable insights into more effective communication strategies during critical organizational transitions.
The research described in this paper affirmed the strong, positive, direct relationships between Psychological Capital and Engagement and Transformational Leadership and Engagement. Additionally, it showed that Transformational Leadership could positively moderate the Psychological Capital and Employee Engagement relationship.
A complex organization can impact a restructure by focusing on the processes and people behind it. Clear communication, an ambidextrous leadership style, training, and job resources can all contribute to maintaining employee engagement and the success of the restructuring initiative.