author(s)
Surendra Mahato, Bijay Mahato and Mandip Dulal

abstract
The study examines how mergers and acquisitions affect employee job satisfaction. Data from 400 employees, collected via convenience sampling and questionnaires, was analyzed using descriptive and causal-comparative research designs. Statistical tools such as correlation and regression analyses tested the relationships between organizational factors and satisfaction. Findings reveal that promotion opportunities and work-life balance are the strongest predictors of job satisfaction. Additionally, training and development, reward systems, and performance appraisals also have significant positive effects. Employees reporting better work-life balance and promotion prospects showed higher satisfaction, which contributes to organizational effectiveness. Overall, HR practices in these banks are positively linked to employee satisfaction, highlighting the importance of effective appraisal, recognition, and development systems post-M&A.