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Dec 11, 2023

When investing in workers means investing in child care

Could offering on-site child care boost worker retention? One plant in rural Tennessee seems to think so.

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When parents have child care problems, companies have labor force problems
by Stephanie Hughes
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Tyson Foods is piloting an on-site child care center near its plant in Humboldt, Tennessee, to try to attract and retain workers.

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When investing in workers means investing in child care