NPR News·3 min read·medium
This factory was severely short on workers. Then it offered flexible work
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Andrea Hsu
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Manufacturers like GE Appliances are adopting flexible, app-based scheduling to address labor shortages and attract non-traditional workers. This shift allows employees to choose their own shifts and tasks, providing a modern alternative to traditional 40-hour workweeks in blue-collar environments.
LAFAYETTE, Ga. — The freedom to choose your work hours has been a game changer for many white-collar workers. Now, it has quietly become an option for some blue-collar workers as well.
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