Amazon Hiring 250,000 Workers Ahead of Holiday Season

Retail outlets including Target and Macy’s have also announced hiring.
Amazon Hiring 250,000 Workers Ahead of Holiday Season
The logo of U.S. online store application Amazon displayed on a tablet on Aug. 28, 2019. Denis Charlet/AFP via Getty Images
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E-commerce firm Amazon is set to boost its workforce by a quarter million with the U.S. holiday season just a few months away.

“This year, we’re hiring for 250,000 full-time, part-time, and seasonal roles across our customer fulfillment and transportation operations in the U.S., and we’re excited to welcome new teammates across the country,” Amazon said in an Oct. 3 post. “The details vary depending on the role, but all of our jobs offer great pay, flexible schedules, and access to a range of benefits,” it stated.
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