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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.
Human Capital Due Diligence
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...Why Private Equity Changes Construction HR Playbooks
Private equity is no longer a fringe player in construction—it’s reshaping how contractors,...How to Choose an HR Due Diligence Provider
To choose an HR due diligence provider, start with the deal decision you need to make, then pick...How to Quantify HR Liabilities in an M&A Deal
To quantify HR liabilities in an M&A deal, size each people-related exposure by its cost, its...Human Capital Strategy in PE-Backed Companies
Human capital strategy in a PE-backed company is the work of turning the investment thesis into an...Essential Human Capital Checklist for PE Value Creation
Private equity deals are underwritten on growth, margin expansion, and operational improvement—yet...Critical HR Compliance Mistakes: What They Cost You
HR non-compliance rarely shows up as a single catastrophic event. More often, it hides in everyday...HR Due Diligence for Acquisitions: A Buyer's Guide
HR due diligence for an acquisition is a review of the target's people, pay, benefits, labor...Topics
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- Cultural Assessment (4)
- Culture (13)
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- Employee Engagement (3)
- ESG (3)
- Executive Assessment (7)
- Exit Planning (2)
- Fractional HR (25)
- Fractional HR Operating Partner (6)
- howthedealwasdone (2)
- HR Audit (13)
- HR Due Diligence (30)
- HR Integration (8)
- Human Capital Due Diligence (30)
- Human Resources Due Diligence (2)
- Leadership (18)
- Leadership Assessment (5)
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- M&A (24)
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- Podcast (7)
- Portfolio Company (15)
- Post-Transaction Integration (3)
- Private Equity (44)
- Representations and Warranties Insurance (1)
- Value Creation (28)
