GENERAL6 Sept 2026
No layoffs in 101 years and counting, Torani's CEO on 'why AI won't break that streak’
Torani, a 101-year-old California syrup maker, has never laid off employees through depressions, recessions and pandemics. CEO Melanie Dulbecco says AI will reshape work, not eliminate jobs, preserving that legacy. For business owners, it shows that using new tools doesn't have to mean letting staff go. The key is to treat AI as helping people, not replacing them.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Torani is a 101-year-old California syrup maker.
- It has never laid off employees through depressions, recessions and pandemics.
- CEO Melanie Dulbecco says AI will reshape work, not eliminate jobs.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Reflect on how your business can adopt AI to reshape work while protecting your employees' jobs and your no-layoff culture.
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