Good point. And beyond &quot;solving the problem,&quot; there&#x27;s long-term benefits:<p>You retain a knowledgable employee (there are real costs, both financially and production-wise, to firing and hiring).<p>There is now some built-in loyalty and trust. Not only have they kept their job, but their situation may be improved. That will likely be remembered and respected.<p>There&#x27;s times when firing is the only course of action, but investing in people also pays off. If a manager is just another cog in the machinery who is only concerned about their tail, then they may care less about the long-term benefits to the company and the individual. But it could also work to their advantage to resolve matters this way.