nit: self-driving talent doesn't currently earn anything, but rather holds some long-term strategic value I would summarize this effect as BigCorp HR being muc

nit: self-driving talent doesn't currently earn anything, but rather holds some long-term strategic value I would summarize this effect as BigCorp HR being much more disciplined/constrained on individual compensation than the M&A department. Naturally, well-positioned and clever employees will capitalize on this.