The Integration Process

Understanding our structured yet flexible approach to integrating new businesses, ensuring a smooth transition and continued success.

100+
Successful Integrations
95%+
Employee Retention
60-90
Days to Full Integration

Meet Your Integration Manager

Abby - Integration Manager

Abby

Integration Manager

10+
Years of Project
Management Experience
12+
Successful Integrations
in the Past 2 Years
Joined Harris
Through Acquisition
“I focus on making newly acquired employees feel welcomed and informed so the transition into Harris is as smooth as possible.”

The Integration Journey

Our integration process has been refined through hundreds of acquisitions. We've learned that the best integrations happen when we move thoughtfully—fast enough to provide value, but never so fast that we disrupt what makes your business special.

Week 1-2

Welcome & Orientation

Meet your Integration Manager and key Harris contacts. Introduction to Harris systems, culture, and resources.

Week 3-4

Administrative Setup

Finance, HR, Legal, and IT teams work alongside you to set up essential systems without disrupting operations.

Week 5-8

Knowledge Transfer

Access best practices, playbooks, and connect with peers across the portfolio who've been where you are.

Ongoing

Continued Support

Your Integration Manager remains a resource, and you gain access to the broader Harris community and expertise.

What Stays the Same

Your Identity

  • • Your brand and company name
  • • Your customer relationships
  • • Your product roadmap decisions
  • • Your company culture

Your Team

  • • Leadership stays in place
  • • No integration-driven layoffs
  • • Day-to-day operations unchanged
  • • Same reporting structure

Expert Support When You Need It

Our corporate services teams have welcomed hundreds of businesses into Harris. They're experts at making the administrative side seamless so you can focus on running your business.

IT
Finance
Human Resources
Legal