Well, it is not really "money given to employees" unconditionally. First it is time-off given, the employee couldn't take only half of the time-off and cash the

Well, it is not really "money given to employees" unconditionally. First it is time-off given, the employee couldn't take only half of the time-off and cash the rest for example. Second it is only subsidizing some employees. Not saying it is a bad thing, but in the end such decision are likely made to attract talents and/or limit turn-over more than anything else.