> The flattest possible would be to have peer review of salary
I've worked in several "flat" companies that tried various democratic things like this.
It always turns into the ultimate game of politics. In this case, it would instantly become "I'll vote to raise your salary if you vote to raise my salary".
Or everyone votes to increase everyone's salary, the payroll department says we don't have enough money, and eventually someone (management, but let's not call them that) has to step in and straighten things out.
I've worked in several "flat" companies that tried various democratic things like this.
It always turns into the ultimate game of politics. In this case, it would instantly become "I'll vote to raise your salary if you vote to raise my salary".