“In the United States, corporate takeovers have become more of the norm across all types of businesses,”Richard Wanderer is the author of “The Holiday Party: A Tale of Corporate Takeover.”
Wanderer is a master of what he writes. The intricate plot, corporate maneuvers and fascinating characters are a result of his decades-long experience as an advertising professional for major magazine and newspaper publishers in New York and Los Angeles. “The Holiday Party.”
“Many people have faced a corporate takeover situation and struggled because they feel they helped build something and are a part of something, but then suddenly everything changes,”
Wanderer says that the book was written not only to be a riveting read but also as a survival guide for those facing corporate takeovers. These tips are sprinkled throughout the book.
– Research. Research the company you are interested in and learn about their current employees. This is because they most likely will treat you similarly.
– Reach out. Make contact with the HR department at your new company. Be positive and complete all paperwork.
– Reinforce. To ensure you get all of your benefits, take your paperwork to an Actuary.
“Certain magic words like ‘late retiree accrual’ can open up employee earnings they may never have known they were entitled to,” Wanderer notes.
– Remain. Consult an employment lawyer if you feel that you were treated unfairly during a takeover. For free legal help, contact your local bar association.
– Accept. Be open to new ideas and don’t make negative comments.
– Retire. A corporate takeover is a great opportunity to start your own company, learn new skills or explore a new career.
“The Holiday Party”Inspired by a combination of characters and situations I’ve encountered over many years in advertising, as well as my imagination,” Wanderer adds.
The plot centers on a family-owned magazine that is taken over by a large media corporation, but not all the employers and employees on both sides of the merger are what they seem.
Reviews of the book highlight Wanderer’s attention to detail.
As noted in Kirkus Reviews, the novel is ” a sharply observed saga of workplace tyranny … the author clearly knows his territory,” and readers comment that it “It reads like a movie.
Visit the website for more information about the book, and the author. theholidayparty-ataleofacorporatetakeover.com.
