When merger occurred, I was in the Hatcheries part of WDF. That integration was done by throwing out the organization plans of both agencies and coming up with a whole new form. It also included significant restructuring of pay levels and such. I know that a lot of the workers weren't happy with the new form but I think it ws the way to go. Whole new organization, whole new way of doing business, etc. Not forcing one side to adopt the other's ways.

It was also noted, though, that these agency mergers finally succeed when all the pre-merger staff has retired or otherwise left the building.