Monopolies: Antitrust Laws Are Now Looking After the Employees

Monopolies: Antitrust Laws Are Now Looking After the Employees

This IDC Perspective covers the topic of monopolies and the change in some of the antitrust laws recently enacted by the U.S. Congress. We address why CFOs should be aware of monopolies; how they are determined by the U.S. government, laws, and regulations; notable cases; and the current regulatory aspects tied to help current and future employees."Monopolies should be a concern to the CFO. They need to understand the effects on their company, but also from an M&A aspect. Understanding the rules and measures can help the CFO avoid deals that might put their company at risk for antitrust lawsuits." — Heather Herbst, research director, Worldwide Office of the CFO at IDC"Proactively assess workforce impacts, competition concerns, and employee mobility constraints during due diligence. Workforce considerations can no longer be an afterthought in M&A. Involving your CHRO early, auditing for red flags, and planning mitigation strategies are now key to ensuring a smooth review process. This more rigorous landscape requires the C-suite to take talent implications seriously earlier in the due diligence process." — Alicia Mokwa, research director, Talent Acquisition and Strategy at IDC

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