29Bison Ideas, Insights & Inspiration
Welcome to the 29Bison blog, your go-to source for expert insights into human capital strategies, particularly within the private equity landscape. Here, we cover topics such as due diligence, value creation, succession planning, and critical role identification, helping investors and business leaders optimize their talent strategies. Each article explores how effective human resources practices—like comprehensive HR audits and proactive succession planning—drive business success by improving employee retention, aligning corporate culture, and ensuring seamless transitions in leadership.
Whether you're preparing for an acquisition, aiming to boost organizational performance, or seeking a competitive edge through human capital management, the 29Bison blog offers essential guidance to enhance and protect the value of your investments.
8 HR Due Diligence Red Flags That Change a Deal
The HR red flags that most often change a deal are employee misclassification, incomplete I-9...HR Due Diligence Checklist for PE Add-On Deals
You’re trying to close an add-on fast, but you can’t afford a people surprise that forces a...What’s in a Human Capital Diligence Report: A Guide
You’re about to sign an LOI on an add-on, and you need to decide how much people-risk you’re...Signs It's Time to Hire HR Leadership
It's time to hire HR leadership when the people side of your business has become a real driver of...Proven Strategies to Collect Employee Feedback Fast
Employee feedback is only valuable when it changes decisions. Too many organizations collect...Why Executive Coaching Needs Accountability and Trust
Executive coaching doesn’t fail because leaders don’t care or because coaches aren’t skilled. It...What Is Fractional HR? How It Works and When to Use It
Fractional HR is senior HR leadership you engage part time, at the level your business needs right...How to Build a Culture That Keeps Top Talent
Retention rarely breaks because compensation is a little off. It breaks when high performers stop...Key Strategies for Intentional Nonprofit Mergers
Nonprofit mergers can be a force multiplier—or a mission drift event with long-term consequences....Topics
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