Organizational development projects

KGM Datadistribution is a company with specialist expertise in output data and it is way out in front with new technical solutions. The company has production facilities in Stockholm, Copenhagen, and Sundsvall. Each year, it produces 210 million printed A4 pages and around 120 million postal mailings, and it produces and distributes around 100 million digital mailings.

Needs

KGM was facing a planned acquisition and tasked Sweden HR group with conducting HR due diligence, which also included a collective agreement comparison. During phase two, Sweden HR group led the integration of parts of the acquired business.

Solutions & Results

Sweden HR group acted as an HR consultant for HR due diligence throughout the acquisition project.
• Collective agreement comparison
• Review of complete terms of employment
• Initiation and conduct of MBL negotiations
• Contact with the trade unions of the transferring companies
• Ensuring the integration of the terms of employment of the acquired personnel

What does Mia Steen, CEO of KGM, think about our collaboration?

Why did you choose Sweden HR group?
We have a long-standing relationship with Sweden HR group and have previously received help and support with employment law issues. We’ve always felt confident about the advice and legal assistance we received, so it was natural for us to seek their help with this process, too.

We truly value the dialogue and relationship that we’ve built up over the years, as well as the professional support we’ve received throughout the process and which we continue to receive.

Are you satisfied with the delivery overall?
We’re very satisfied with the delivery. The work carried out on our behalf is adapted to our needs and is of a high quality. In addition to the work that has been done and the results delivered, I would like to say that what we’re happiest with is how we’re treated and our relationship. Whether the issue is large or small, we feel confident about the advice and recommendations we receive.

What results have we created/contributed to within your organisation?
We’ve been given a clear basis and overview to start from in our work going forwards. We also plan to use Sweden HR group further on in the process, as we’ll shortly be commencing collective agreement negotiations in which we’ll need expert help.

If you were to recommend Sweden HR group, what would you say?
I’d start by saying that I would highly recommend Sweden HR group. They take a personal and responsive approach with us. And so far, I’ve always felt confident about and satisfied with their work and the results we get.