I worked at a place where the VP of Engineering threatened to do what you described to 'motivate' people. He also said if he thinks the interns are working bett

I worked at a place where the VP of Engineering threatened to do what you described to 'motivate' people. He also said if he thinks the interns are working better he will lower full time employees salaries. A couple of months later I and some other engineers left. You should look for another job.