GE Appliances Plant Implements Flexible Work to Address Staffing Shortage

Why it matters locally: This story directly impacts a major employer in northwest Georgia, specifically the Roper Corporation plant in LaFayette, which contributes to the state's manufacturing sector and local employment.

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The Roper Corporation, a GE Appliances manufacturing plant located in LaFayette, Georgia, experienced a deficit of hundreds of workers. This staffing situation occurred amid the COVID-19 pandemic. To address employee recruitment and retention, the plant introduced a flexible work program. Under this initiative, specific workers can use a mobile application to sign up for available shifts. The Roper Corporation produces ovens and ranges. The facility is situated in a rural area of northwest Georgia.