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Appendix 3: Merger Proposal - Corporate Services
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5.5. The merged College will have an HR team that will be better able to cope with
incidences of sick leave/turnover and other absences.
5.6. The merger will Increase talent management opportunities and allow HR
members of staff to specialise and take forward key people management
initiatives.
5.7. The bringing together three HR teams should present opportunities for
considering new ways of working in term of HR admin given the acquired
knowledge and expertise of individuals from 3 diverse Colleges.
Merger Challenges
5.8. The development of a single HR and payroll system available for use from the
point of merger will be a major priority and significant challenge. The
development of the system will require careful project management.
5.9. The integration of prior years' personnel data will be an essential element of the
merger integration plan and will require careful planning and be properly
resources in times of people and finance.
5.10. Careful consideration will need to be given to balancing the need to centralise
the HR team whilst at the same time providing HR services across the
College's various campuses.
5.11. The merger will require the development of effective consultation &
communication channels to discuss and inform members of staff of the
College's new personnel policies and procedures.
5.12. It will be necessary to employ some temporary personnel and payroll staff
during the merger process to assist with the integration of HR and payroll
systems and/or release existing staff from other operational issues. Systems
training including processes and procedures will be an important element of a
successful merger integration process system.