This paper investigates the impact of wage dispersion on firm productivity in different working environments. More precisely, it examines the interaction with: i) the skills of the workforce, using a more appropriate indicator than the standard distinction between white- and blue collar workers,...

Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- List of contributors -- List of figures and tables -- 1 Job quality in an era of flexibility: introduction -- 2 Job quality in Europe -- 3 Deregulation, job security and employability during the Great Recession: a...