Reported by NPR Business · npr.org · August 17, 2026
Unexpected absences can cost employers tens of thousands of dollars a month. An app that helps workers with last-minute transportation, food and childcare is making a difference.
What to watch: Disruption signal — companies with lean inventory or single-source suppliers face near-term margin risk.
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