M&A Deals Face "Human Value Gap": RGP Report Highlights Importance of Cultural Alignment and Talent Retention for Long-Term Value Realization

RGP has released a new M&A research report highlighting the "Human Value Gap" as a critical driver of deal success. The report reveals that organizations prioritize financial integration while underinvesting in human systems that determine deal success. CFOs and CHROs across industries agree that human capital aspects of M&A have been deprioritized, leading to a disconnect between deal evaluation and value realization. The report emphasizes the importance of leadership alignment, talent retention, and cultural integration in sustained performance.