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Labor market shortages — MADE

November 12, 2024

Companies in various countries are racing to find skilled talent worldwide to fill labor shortages. Why are Indians moving to Germany for work? Can robots close the gap? Can a trade apprentices’ world championship help? And why is an AI factory in Memphis stirring controversy?

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