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This factory was severely short on workers. Then it offered flexible work

This factory was severely short on workers. Then it offered flexible work
NPR Business Wednesday 08 July 2026, 09:01 UTC By Andrea Hsu 1 min read
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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.(Image credit: Julie Holder for NPR)

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.

(Image credit: Julie Holder for NPR)

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