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

Wednesday, July 8, 2026


A GE Appliances plant in rural northwest Georgia operated with a workforce shortfall during the COVID-19 pandemic. The facility implemented a flexible scheduling system allowing workers to sign up for shifts through a mobile application. The company reported the approach reduced staffing gaps at the location.

Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/08/nx-s1-5876084/manufacturing-flexible-part-time-work

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