We demonstrated in 2022 that they don't. There is no single mechanism that does. Paying well is always a component in attracting talent (see my original commen

We demonstrated in 2022 that they don't. There is no single mechanism that does. Paying well is always a component in attracting talent (see my original comment) It is not a guarantor of quality/motivation. That's ongoing leadership work. And part of that is maintaining/kindling pride in people's work (and firing the ones who are just there for the money)