Experts: HR communication with employees must shift after IPO due to risks such as insider trading
Key points
- Experts say employers should keep direct communication with staff while preparing for an IPO
- Internal communications may need to change after listing due to risks such as insider trading
- West Monroe's Kim Seals said reduced communication was the biggest cultural impact for employees at a firm acquired by a public company
According to HR Brew, chief people officers, analysts and consultants say employers should keep a direct line of communication with staff while preparing for an IPO. After listing, internal communications may need to change because of risks such as insider trading. West Monroe's Kim Seals said employees at a private firm acquired by a public company felt the biggest cultural impact was reduced communication.
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