[Domenic_S]

> It has engendered the kind of effort, loyalty, and performance that can't be bought, only earned.

Hot take: it can be bought -- you bought it with paid leave!

Ok, I know what you're trying to express. But I don't think it's dirty at all to acknowledge that taking care of your employees generates loyalty. It's a competitive advantage to offer benefits like this -- that's why all the big tech co's do it.