If you think of the world as a giant corporation, in the short term it's more efficient if these workaholics are not paid at all. Think of a typical workaholic

If you think of the world as a giant corporation, in the short term it's more efficient if these workaholics are not paid at all. Think of a typical workaholic who's always happy to do more and take on more responsibility - why would you increase their salary if they don't ask for it?