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Short of Workers, Restaurants Turn to Robots

Short of Workers, Restaurants Turn to Robots.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: wsjJun 24th, 2018

With construction workers scarce, homebuilders turn to robots, software

Builders are coping with the construction worker and housing shortages by making houses in factories.....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayJun 25th, 2018

Labor-strapped Colorado restaurants turn to gig technology to fill open positions

A new website, imPloie, goes as far as seeking workers to fill shifts rather than full-time jobs......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsNov 6th, 2018

When the next recession comes, the robots will be ready

Automation surges when the economy goes south, as employers slash payrolls and are forced to turn to software or machinery to take over tasks once performed by their laid-off workers......»»

Category: topSource: washpostJan 24th, 2019

Outsmarting every corner of the restaurant: A conversation with Georgia Pacific (video)

Today’s customers and employees are tech-savvy, connected, and expecting innovation at every turn. For restaurants, investing in digital enhancements – from the counter, to the kitchen, to the bathroom – is critical to delivering on both cons.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 29th, 2024

‘The final straw’: How the pandemic pushed restaurant workers over the edge

Business owners have politicians scrambling to fix a so-called ‘worker shortage’ plaguing restaurants and other low-wage industries. But workers in these fields tell a different story......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMay 24th, 2021

Help wanted: Restaurants" recovery hindered by hiring problems

Oregon restaurants are struggling to find workers as reopening moves forward......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 22nd, 2021

The CDC"s new mask guidance is confusing for frontline retail workers and turns them into the "vaccination police," a leading union says

The UFCW said the CDC guidance, allowing vaccinated people indoors without masks, could turn frontline staff into the "vaccination police." A woman wearing a mask moves her shopping cart December 3, 2020 in a Trader Joe's supermark.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 14th, 2021

America is hiring: Desperate for workers, restaurants and stores raise pay. Amazon offers $100 bonus for those vaccinated.

Companies like McDonald's, Chipotle and Amazon are rapidly raising pay in an urgent effort to attrac.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneMay 13th, 2021

McDonald"s Hikes Wages In Bid To Lure More Workers Back To Labor Market

McDonald's Hikes Wages In Bid To Lure More Workers Back To Labor Market McDonald's restaurants across the country have become so desperate to recruit workers, that some restaurants have resorted .....»»

Category: worldSource: nytMay 13th, 2021

Local demand for construction workers remains high amid U.S. labor shortage

It's estimated that the Austin metro will be short nearly 3,000 workers in trade occupations over the next decade, including construction positions, according to a recent report by Workforce Solutions.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 11th, 2021

As his restaurants’ customers return, a Miami chef is missing a critical ingredient: Workers

A nationwide shortage of restaurant workers is emerging as one of defining quirks of the nation’s economic recovery from the pandemic......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMay 8th, 2021

As COVID-19 wanes, employers are accelerating the use of robots. Where does that leave workers?

Pandemic brought home to managers the high cost of unforeseen disruptions, so they are turning more to automation.Pandemic brought home to managers the high cost of unforeseen disruptions, so they are turning more to automation......»»

Category: topSource: latimesMay 5th, 2021

In the wake of COVID, employers are accelerating the use of robots. Where does that leave workers?

Pandemic brought home to managers the high cost of unforeseen disruptions, so they are turning more to automation.Pandemic brought home to managers the high cost of unforeseen disruptions, so they are turning more to automation......»»

Category: topSource: latimesMay 4th, 2021

Column: Employers say lavish unemployment checks make it hard to hire workers. Don"t believe it

Restaurants say people are refusing to work because unemployment benefits are so good. You should be skeptical.Restaurants say people are refusing to work because unemployment benefits are so good. You should be skeptical......»»

Category: topSource: latimesMay 4th, 2021

In the wake of COVID, employers are accelerating the use of robots. Where does that leave workers?

Pandemic brought home to managers the high cost of unforeseen disruptions, so they are turning more to automation. Pandemic brought home to managers the high cost of unforeseen disruptions, so they are turning more to automation......»»

Category: topSource: latimesMay 4th, 2021

Workers are slowly returning to offices: Dallas takes the lead, while San Francisco and NY trail behind

Higher office occupancy is critical for the survival of downtown restaurants, shops and other businesses that rely o.....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayMay 3rd, 2021

First came toilet paper shortages. Now chicken wings are in short supply, forcing some restaurants to call off wing night specials.

Chicken wings, a popular comfort food during the COVID-19 pandemic, are in short supply, forcing some restaurants to call off wing night specials and co.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneApr 29th, 2021

Wing night specials scarce as restaurants face tight supply, higher prices for the takeout-friendly comfort food

Chicken wings, a popular comfort food during the COVID-19 pandemic, are in short supply, forcing some restaurants to call off wing night specials and co.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneApr 28th, 2021

Fast food chains are offering cash bonuses, raises, and education benefits in order to hire enough workers

Chains are holding hiring events, adding extra perks, and in some cases even raising wages in a bid to attract desperately needed workers. AP Restaurants are struggling to hire as COVID restr.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 24th, 2021

Column: Employers say lavish unemployment checks make it hard to hire workers. Don"t believe it

Restaurants say people are refusing to work because unemployment benefits are so good. You should be skeptical. Restaurants say people are refusing to work because unemployment benefits are so good. You should be skeptical......»»

Category: topSource: latimesApr 20th, 2021