How Nostalgia Can Boost Employee Retention After Acquisitions | Dr. Boris Maciejovsky

Dr. Boris Maciejovsky, Associate Professor of Management at the University of California, Riverside, shares key insights from his research, “EXPRESS: How Nostalgia Facilitates Post-Acquisition Target Employee Retention: An Agenda for Future Research.” While nostalgia is often seen as a maladaptive response to change, our framework shows it can buffer the negative effects of organizational transitions. By fostering self-continuity, social connectedness, positive emotions, and a sense of meaning, nostalgia can help employees navigate change. We highlight how managers can strategically leverage nostalgia during acquisitions to improve employee retention and increase the success of change initiatives. This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. For more information, please visit www.globalmanagementconsultancy.com. Disclaimer: A. The background music used in this video is the property of its respective developer and is protected by Copyright. Although it is a free version, Business Talk, Global Management Consultancy and Deepak Bhatt do not hold the rights to this music. B. Dr. Boris Maciejovsky has generously shared profound insights from his research, “EXPRESS: How Nostalgia Facilitates Post-Acquisition Target Employee Retention: An Agenda for Future Research,” during his appearance on the Business Talk podcast channel. The uploaded video contains copyrighted material; therefore, any modifications to graphics, music, or the presence of the author or host are strictly prohibited.