Amazon to recruit over 300,000 workers for holiday season in first hiring jump

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In a significant move, Amazon plans to hire over 300,000 employees in the US for the upcoming holiday season, marking its first recruitment boost in three years. Starting next year, seasonal workers who log at least 30 hours a week will enjoy healthcare benefits. Both full-time and seasonal positions offer a generous hourly wage of $20, coinciding with the projected US holiday sales surpassing $1 trillion this year.

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Amazon said on Tuesday it plans to hire more than 300,000 workers for the US holiday season, marking the first increase in recruitment for the period in three years as the online retailer prepares for a surge in orders.

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Amazon, which employed 250,000 workers during the season for the past three years, said it was hiring for seasonal, part-time and full-time roles across its US core operations for the period

US holiday sales growth is expected to accelerate 4.2% from a year earlier to more than $1 trillion this year, the National Retail Federation forecast last week

Starting next year, seasonal employees who work at least 30 hours per week will receive healthcare benefits offered to regular full-time employees, Amazon said

Last week, retailer Walmart expanded healthcare benefits for its workforce, as surging healthcare expenses pressure Americans who are already facing rising costs of living

Amazon, which announced a small number of layoffs in its retail division earlier this month, said it would pay full-time employees a minimum of $20 per hour, with average pay reaching nearly $24, while average hourly wages for seasonal employees will be $20 Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!

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