Tag: Employment
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Robots to replace around hundreds of people a year in the meat packing industry
Keller Watts, Chief Business Officer of Smithfield Foods said, “We can repurpose people” and that “It’s a key focal point for us.” Does anyone believe this? I understand why he has to say it, and they may “repurpose” those moved off the line to other positions, but we all know they will not be hiring…
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Automated drive-thru bot will eventually eliminate thousands of jobs
Michael Cato, the COO of a Hardee’s Franchise in Maryland, says AI-driven drive-thru technology will not be replacing any crew members in their franchise. Here’s the quote, “We have no intention of cutting labor.” When listening to his interview in the Wall Street Journal, he says the technology will help because they are short-staffed. Automated…
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Companies save 40% on labor costs by outsourcing overseas
This isn’t news. When will people in the United States realize the multitudinous layers of government and government regulations hinder American businesses ability to hire American employees. The question is rhetorical. The idea came to Johnny Taylor Jr. early last year, after one of his employees made a case that her technology position could be done…
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I don’t know about the rest of you but I’m just a productive today as I was 2 years ago
A story in the Washington Post reports a severe drop in productivity in 2022. They wonder why while talking about remote work and flexible schedules. It’s not rocket science. People aren’t being productive because they don’t have to show up to work. In the immortal words of Red Foreman, “If it wasn’t work they wouldn’t…
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Get ready to be nickel and dimed at hotels
Just like the airlines when they started charging for baggage and the crappy food they serve we can expect hotels to start charging for daily housekeeping, in-room coffee, and the shitty breakfast buffet. I can see the menu of items now. $0.50 for each fresh towel, $2.00 for an extra pillow, $5.00 for in-room coffee,…
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Technology rapidly replacing restaurant staff
Just say no to hiring. Competing against the federal government in hourly pay is a no win situation. Private business can’t compete against an entity that doesn’t have to turn a profit and has the ability to print money at will. High end restaurants might still need a wait staff but places like Cracker Barrel,…