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Jan 2022
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Will staff shortages bring about the ris...

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Staff shortages are one of the most consequential by-products of the latest coronavirus variant, Omicron. Health care, aviation, education and dining are among the industries scrambling for employees to provide essential services. As the pandemic enters its third year, robots and automation are becoming a necessity rather than a novelty, with a labour market ... Show More
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