Keeping the talent at Immunex

The rumor mill has been fired up for the past month over the potential brain-drain from Immunex Corp. (IMNX) following its merger with Amgen Inc. (AMGN). But speculation of a mass exodus appears to be just that: speculation.

People close to the company point out that while the merger may prompt some entrepreneurial spirits to leave the company at some point, no one has yet seen a flurry of brain power heading for the exits. ...