That may be. I have no interest in what other companies do, really. I'm happy to pay higher hourly during the contract to compensate for the lack of benefits.

That may be. I have no interest in what other companies do, really. I'm happy to pay higher hourly during the contract to compensate for the lack of benefits. I'm happy to pay a (naive) employee more than they asked for because I know what the position is worth and have no interest in tricking them. This isn't generosity, it's just good long-term business IMHO.