A KPMG study in 2012 indicated that 83% of all mergers fail. Analysts have examined ways to maximise business synergies and accommodate for expensive unseen costs, however most mergers collapse due to completely avoidable issues within people development. This means HR has a vital role to play in ensuring the success of new partnerships. Over our thirty years of helping companies handle organisational change, we've identified three key areas that can help you navigate the new environment.