"The increase in contractual hiring was seen in 2008-2009 too following the global financial crisis. While companies anticipate a pick up in demand they are unsure about how much of it will sustain. So instead of getting into long term commitments, they are preferring hiring on contract"
Amit Vadera
Financial Express, September 14, 2020
"During an M&A, managers have to juggle a lot in trying to integrate new teams, and M&A can also result in job losses with some areas getting redundant in the combined company. Although there is little an organisation can do to avoid the emotional reactions of the employees, there are ways to mitigate by implementing best practices before, during, and after the M&A"
