labor

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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Paytronix’s New CEO Says Restaurants Can Close Service Gap With AI Analytics
Paytronix’s New CEO Says Restaurants Can Close Service Gap With AI Analytics
July 24, 2023  |  ResTech

As restaurants struggle with ongoing labor challenges, technology can help those with less experienced staff offer the kind of personalized service that many customers expect,...

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Uber Drivers Win Right to Sue Company Over Disputes
Uber Drivers Win Right to Sue Company Over Disputes
July 18, 2023  |  Legal & Regulation

California’s Supreme Court has handed Uber drivers a victory against the company. The court on Monday (July 17) ruled against the tech giant’s argument that aimed to limit efforts...

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Chipotle CTO: AI Could Transform Everything From Food Prep to Dishwashing
Chipotle CTO: AI Could Transform Everything From Food Prep to Dishwashing
July 17, 2023  |  ResTech

At Chipotle Mexican Grill, automation is slowly taking over kitchens as part of the fast-casual giant’s efforts to boost back-of-house efficiency and mitigate labor challenges....

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Trunk Tools Raises $9 Million for Faster Construction Pay
Trunk Tools Raises $9 Million for Faster Construction Pay
July 13, 2023  |  Investments

Construction-focused FinTech Trunk Tools has raised $9 million to help workers get paid faster. The company’s seed round, announced Thursday (July 13), comes at a time when instant payroll...

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From Front Counters to Kitchens, AI Takes Over Restaurant Industry
From Front Counters to Kitchens, AI Takes Over Restaurant Industry
July 10, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

As restaurants face labor challenges both in the front of the house and the back, many are tapping robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) to boost...

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Bite Ninja Bets on Restaurant Remote Workforce Despite Diner Frustrations
Bite Ninja Bets on Restaurant Remote Workforce Despite Diner Frustrations
June 29, 2023  |  ResTech

As labor-crunched restaurants seek to get more productivity out of their workforce, one tech startup is offering a remote work solution, even as diners demand...

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Chipotle Founder Reportedly Creating Robotic Restaurant as Eateries Tap Automation
Chipotle Founder Reportedly Creating Robotic Restaurant as Eateries Tap Automation
May 26, 2023  |  ResTech

With restaurants testing out different automated technologies, trying to get a sense of how much labor they can outsource to machines without compromising on quality...

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