What does the company's inaction prior to receiving a resignation signal about their values?

Answer

A disconnect between valuing employees and avoiding replacement costs

The delay in matching market worth until an ultimatum is presented suggests that the employer's urgency is driven by the immediate pain and cost associated with replacement rather than a genuine, prior recognition of the employee's market value.

What does the company's inaction prior to receiving a resignation signal about their values?
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