I worked for a specialist government trading fund (TF) which relocated ~1200 people in ~2004.
By 2012 it was evident that the mix of employees was getting quite skewed - most who had made the commitment to move 150 miles were still there getting older (and set in their ways). Those recruited locally in ~2004 were also still there - generally younger and in developing careers.
The TF had a high level of financial independence - subject to the Treasury dividend requirements - make too much profit and the dividend went up.
The early retirement project (IMHO) soaked up surplus profits and benefitted the business bringing in new blood/new ideas etc. Better to "invest" in the business than give it to the Treasury.
That the Treasury got a lower dividend was not a major concern for the management of the TF!!
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