Labor and Jobs – Page 209

Companies With ‘Flat’ Structures Rarely Work. Is There a Solution?

Companies that have rejected hierarchies have typically lacked diversity and, in at least one case, faced scandal. A new crop of them is aiming to find a middle ground.

By Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff

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Los Angeles Hotel Workers Go on Strike

The strike is part of a wave of recent labor actions in the nation’s second-largest metropolis, where high costs of living have made it difficult for workers to stay afloat.

By Jill Cowan and Kurtis Lee

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Does It Help to Know How Much the Boss Makes?

Sky-high C.E.O. pay isn’t a secret. And transparency about those big numbers can have surprising effects on the work force as a whole.

By Sarah Kessler

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Affirmative Action Ruling May Upend Hiring Policies, Too

The Supreme Court decision on college admissions could lead companies to alter recruitment and promotion practices to pre-empt legal challenges.

By Noam Scheiber