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Pandemic Effects on Funding, Growth and People – Plus Predictions for 2024

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. – Lauren Fernandez Restaurants Learn To Do More with Less In workforce dynamics, we have seen a notable upswing in the number of workers entering and/or returning to the industry, with staffing levels inching closer to pre-pandemic levels. Additionally, the younger workforce is facing obstacles with escalating childcare costs.

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Are EV Charging Stations Worth the Investment?

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Zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) will account for 70 percent of new passenger vehicles globally by 2040. Are you staffed properly to meet this higher demand? In January, Tesla reported $5.5 billion in 2021 profits for their EVs – more than six times higher than its 2020 earnings. The spike in EV sales is due to a few key factors.

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From Sea to Sip: Solving the Water Crisis with Desalination

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The costs of desalination extend beyond the establishment of the plant, with operational expenses generally encompassing the following: energy cost, maintenance and repairs, chemicals for pretreatment, brine disposal cost, monitoring and testing, staffing and other administrative costs.