April 30, 2008 News & Features » Features

We Are Family? 

Justifiably lauded for its many liberal and generous business practices, Costco employs a shadow workforce at half the price. It's not a life you'd willingly sample

04.30.08Picture two part-time workers. Let's call them Dick and Jane. Each works 25 hours a week at Costco. Dick stands just inside the front door making sure customers flash membership cards as they enter. Jane stands at her demo station cooking, promoting…

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