Communication to Newly Acquired Staff

We are pleased to have you join us at [Company name] and believe the merger of our people assets will result in a value-enhanced business proposition that will continue our efforts in leading the market.  As new associates, you are understandably concerned about the future, and the purpose of this communication is to provide you with our plan of action for the year ahead.

All employees will retain their job titles and current responsibilities for the next six months while [Company name] conducts an audit of operational elements and determines how best to reconfigure its operations to best fulfill its business plans. Current levels of compensation, including incentive arrangements, will remain unchanged during this audit period. Once final plans have been developed, any changes in job titles, responsibilities or compensation structures will be communicated at least 30 days in advance of prospective changes being effective. Existing benefits plans will be maintained through our annual open enrollment, at which point you will have the opportunity to make new elections under [Company name] comprehensive benefits plans.

We anticipate a great new future for the combined staffs and invite your comments or questions as we progress through our introductory meetings with new staff.