M&A Advisor Tip: Employee retention adds business value

“To win in the marketplace, you must first win in the workplace.” Those words of Doug Conant, former CEO of Campbell Soup Company, ring particularly true today.

The talent market was tight before the pandemic, but now we’re in a critical state. Finding employees is a challenge for every company. And if you’re selling your business, it might be the buyer’s top concern.

Employee issues buyers care about right now: turnover, training, cross-coverage, salary/wage increases, age/retirement plans, employment agreements, location (working from home, not local?), and leadership potential.

Talk to us about how key employees can impact market value. We can share what we’re seeing in your industry and help you evaluate the ROI of certain retention strategies – such as providing critical staff with minority equity shares or retention bonuses.

For advice on exit planning or selling a business, contact Al Statz, CEO of Exit Strategies Group, Inc., at alstatz@exitstrategiesgroup.com. Exit Strategies Group is a partner in the Cornerstone International Alliance.