That’s exactly what playing favorites is. If his headcount is more impactful to achieve company goals, he gets it. You need to learn to compartmentalize If you

That’s exactly what playing favorites is. If his headcount is more impactful to achieve company goals, he gets it. You need to learn to compartmentalize If you feel someone is deserving of punishment, they should know why and it shouldn’t be through your budgetary control. It’s a misuse of power.