Emotionally, I see "time theft" and I have to work extra hard to continue to be objective, because I associate it with the "higher productivity with static wage

Emotionally, I see "time theft" and I have to work extra hard to continue to be objective, because I associate it with the "higher productivity with static wages" problem that I don't see getting solved the way I'd hope. FWIW I understand where you're coming from generally, I don't want to make these concerns about you or your team specifically.