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Food Chains Tap Robots to Streamline Meal Prep Amid Quality Concerns
Food Chains Tap Robots to Streamline Meal Prep Amid Quality Concerns
October 04, 2023  |  ResTech

From robotic grills, faster blenders and drone delivery, restaurants across the globe are turning to automation to tackle rising labor costs, improve efficiency and boost...

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Instant Digital Tip Access Offers Hospitality Industry Retention Solution
Instant Digital Tip Access Offers Hospitality Industry Retention Solution
September 14, 2023  |  Digital Payments

The travel and hospitality industry is experiencing a resurgence in revenue as it emerges from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. And to enhance the...

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Ripple Will Look Beyond US For Bulk of Its Workforce
Ripple Will Look Beyond US For Bulk of Its Workforce
September 14, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

If you want to work for Ripple, your chances are better outside the U.S. In an interview with Bloomberg Television Wednesday (Sept. 13) at the Token2049 conference in...

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Lawmakers Demand Answers from AI CEOs on Working Conditions
Lawmakers Demand Answers from AI CEOs on Working Conditions
September 13, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Sen. Edward J. Markey and Rep. Pramila Jayapal have led several colleagues in demanding answers from CEOs of leading artificial intelligence (AI) companies regarding the working conditions of their...

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Truist Financial Plans ‘Sizable Reductions’ in Jobs, $750 Million Cut in Expense
Truist Financial Plans ‘Sizable Reductions’ in Jobs, $750 Million Cut in Expense
September 11, 2023  |  Economy

Truist Financial will make “sizeable reductions” in its workforce from the third quarter through the first quarter of 2024. This is part of an effort to...

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US Unemployment Claims Hit Lowest Level in 7 Months
US Unemployment Claims Hit Lowest Level in 7 Months
September 07, 2023  |  Economy

The American job market is still tight, at least according to one new measure. Data released Thursday (Sept. 7) by the U.S. Labor Department showed the...

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Temporary Employment Declines as Workers Migrate to Permanent Roles
Temporary Employment Declines as Workers Migrate to Permanent Roles
August 31, 2023  |  Economy

Temporary employment is reportedly experiencing a decline in the United States as workers and employers alike shift to permanent positions. Although a decline in temporary...

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Job Growth in U.S. Moves from ‘Exceptional’ to ‘Sustainable’
Job Growth in U.S. Moves from ‘Exceptional’ to ‘Sustainable’
August 30, 2023  |  Economy

American employers added fewer jobs than anticipated in August, according to new findings from ADP. The research group said in a news release Wednesday (Aug. 30) that private...

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Initial Claims for Unemployment Benefits Decrease
Initial Claims for Unemployment Benefits Decrease
August 24, 2023  |  Economy

Initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits decreased during the week ending on Saturday (Aug. 19). The seasonally adjusted figure for that week’s initial claims stood...

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