Mergers are a fact of working life. They can be very good news for organizations as they offer opportunities for increased efficiency and scale. When managed well, they can bring about efficiency in the workplace and economy.
Yet mergers cause a lot of stress for employees. There can be a lot of fear associated with mergers, particularly related to job security, but also to uncertainty in general. People are generally uncomfortable with change, and may be frightened about what it could bring.
