Chris Ronzio says the policy is meant to identify people who really want to be at the company.
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The theory is if you're on the fence, you'll take the cash.
But if you're really invested in the company, you'll turn down the money and stick around.
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So far, none of the 38 people he's hired since the policy has gone into effect have left.