Amazon Surpasses Hiring Goals With 175,000 New Workers Amid Pandemic
Amazon successfully hires 175,000 workers for its fulfillment and delivery network to meet surging customer demand during the pandemic. The company invests billions in safety measures, hazard pay, and expanded leave policies.
Amazon adds 175,000 employees to its fulfillment and delivery network to meet unprecedented customer demand during the pandemic. After quickly filling an initial goal of 100,000 hires in March, the company creates an additional 75,000 positions to keep products moving to customers. These new workers join sites across the United States to support the massive surge in online orders.
The tech giant expects to invest approximately $4 billion on COVID-related expenses through June to protect its workforce and maintain operations. This massive financial commitment funds personal protective equipment, enhanced facility cleaning, modified process paths for social distancing, and the development of proprietary COVID-19 testing capabilities. The company also extends increased hourly pay and double overtime pay for workers in the U.S. and Canada through the end of May.
In addition to financial investments, Amazon provides greater flexibility with leave of absence options to accommodate various pandemic-related circumstances. These expanded policies cover high-risk individuals, school closures, and other specific COVID-19 situations. As the global health crisis continues, Amazon leadership praises the incredible work of both new and existing employees who keep the supply chain running for communities worldwide.