This GE Appliances plant couldn't keep workers until it built an app, like an Uber for factory work

The employees log in to an app and choose when to work, signing up for four-hour blocks that fit their schedules. In a ...
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Companies laying off staff this year include Meta, Amazon, and Verizon — see the list

Nearly 40 companies have laid off employees so far in 2026, continuing the trend of significant workforce reductions across a broad range of industries, including tech, media, finance, and retail.