Maybe the article refers more towards the assembly line worker, but GM IT receives an annual merit increase (a.k.a. raise) across the board. YMMV based on perf

Maybe the article refers more towards the assembly line worker, but GM IT receives an annual merit increase (a.k.a. raise) across the board. YMMV based on performance, but if you worked the year you get something. But I do agree that 'returning value back to investors' is sucky. I'm of the opinion rewarding your employees, and hence retaining your employees and their knowledge brings value to the company, and in the end, the investor.