Hiring more people just increases operating cost. Why do you think large companies pay time and a half for overtime and bonuses for extra work instead of hiring additional people. It is always more cost effective to pay an existing worker extra for additional work than hire a new employee. A bonus is a one time expense, hiring a new employee is a reoccuring annual expense. Business 101. Wake up Wilmington, quit complaining and get involved at the polls if you don't like the status quo. The recent City Council election was decided by less than 300 votes.