This factory was severely short on workers. Then it offered flexible work
A GE Appliances plant in rural northwest Georgia was short hundreds of workers amid COVID-19. A flexible work option where some workers can sign up for shifts through an app has eased the pain.
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Business This factory was severely short on workers. Then it offered flexible work July 8, 20265:01 AM ET Andrea Hsu The Roper Corp., owned by GE Appliances, manufactures ovens and ranges in LaFayette, Georgia. Julie Holder for NPR hide caption toggle caption Julie Holder for NPR Sign up for the Planet Money newsletter. The world is confusing. Economics can help. 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. With U.S. manufacturers struggling to staff up, a handful are opening the doors to people who may not be seeking a traditional career in the industry or even a 40-hour workweek.
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