Contractors are often much more expensive. Also they're mercenaries. They don't have the company's interests at heart. Loyalty has a value. You can train peopl

Contractors are often much more expensive. Also they're mercenaries. They don't have the company's interests at heart. Loyalty has a value. You can train people for things specific to the company. You can build cultures and processes around the company's needs. A contractor can be the spearhead, but you still need a spear shaft.