First of all, every single business should be required to say, upfront, what is the lowest they'd be willing to pay for a job. Cuz not listing a pay rate wastes both of our time. In capitalism, PAY is numero uno, every time, for survival, so quit beating around the bush. I'm not trying to make your business rich; I am trying not to starve on the streets. If your business gets rich cuz of my desperation, 'happy' to help (be forced).
Second of all, never in my life have I seen a business compete to pay people more, on average. Maybe in the HIGH paying world, or where someone's skills are exceedingly useful/rare, but in day to day life for any average person? HA!
I am just seeing all these jobs demand an insane amount of qualifications, with NO entry level positions so...where are people going to gain the experience? VR? jesus...
And finally, and I have said this a billion times: ALL BUSINESSES SHOULD BE WORKER OWNED! You do more work, or the business does better, you get more money. WHOA! MIND BLOWING! god damn idiots...