Amazon to Hire 150,000 Seasonal Workers for Holidays, Matching Last Year's Levels Despite Economic Uncertainty

Amazon plans to hire 150,000 seasonal workers for the holidays, showing optimism about demand.
Hiring spree is a 'bullish' sign for Amazon and reflects expectations of a strong holiday shopping season.
The hiring plans are on par with last year's holiday levels, when Amazon hired 150,000 seasonal workers.
Amazon says the seasonal roles will support its fulfillment centers and transportation network.
Analysts say the large-scale hiring is a positive indicator of Amazon's sales expectations amid economic uncertainty.

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9/15/2023

Retailers Plan Lowest Holiday Hiring Since 2008 Amid Economic Worries and Higher Wages

U.S. retailers are expected to hire the fewest number of seasonal workers for the upcoming holiday season since 2008, due to increased labor costs and consumer uncertainty.

9/19/2023

Amazon to Hire 250,000 Workers for Holiday Season, Offers Increased Wages and Sign-On Bonuses

Amazon is hiring 250,000 employees in the U.S. and increasing hourly pay for warehouse and delivery workers to manage the holiday rush, with wages ranging from $17 to $28 per hour and sign-on bonuses offered in some locations.

9/19/2023

Target to Hire 100,000 Seasonal Workers for Holidays, Focusing on Early Deals Amid Slower Sales Forecast

Target plans to hire nearly 100,000 employees for the holiday season and start offering discounts in October, as predictions suggest that sales growth during the crucial holiday period in the US could be half of last year's due to higher prices and concerns of a recession.

10/9/2023

Amazon Boosts UK Pay and Plans Major Holiday Hiring Push

Amazon is increasing pay for its operations workers in the UK and hiring an additional 15,000 staff ahead of the holidays, in response to rising demand and worker protests over pay and working conditions.

10/13/2023

Retailers Take More Conservative Approach to Holiday Hiring This Year

Macy's and Dick's Sporting Goods plan to hire fewer seasonal workers this year, reflecting a more cautious approach to hiring in the retail sector and suggesting a cooling labor market; however, Amazon plans to hire more seasonal workers than last year.

10/16/2023

Retailers Cautious on Holiday Hiring as Sales Growth Slows, Walmart Says It's 'Staffed and Ready' While Amazon Still Plans Major Seasonal Hiring

Walmart indicated that it has sufficient staff for the holiday season, signaling a departure from the typical hiring sprees seen during this time of year, as rising labor costs and cautious consumer spending contribute to a muted retail hiring trend.

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Posted 9/20/2023, 3:50:00 PM

Amazon to Hire 150,000 Seasonal Workers for Holidays, Matching Last Year's Levels Despite Economic Uncertainty

Amazon plans to hire 150,000 seasonal workers for the holidays, showing optimism about demand.
Hiring spree is a 'bullish' sign for Amazon and reflects expectations of a strong holiday shopping season.
The hiring plans are on par with last year's holiday levels, when Amazon hired 150,000 seasonal workers.
Amazon says the seasonal roles will support its fulfillment centers and transportation network.
Analysts say the large-scale hiring is a positive indicator of Amazon's sales expectations amid economic uncertainty.

barrons.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/15/2023

Retailers Plan Lowest Holiday Hiring Since 2008 Amid Economic Worries and Higher Wages

U.S. retailers are expected to hire the fewest number of seasonal workers for the upcoming holiday season since 2008, due to increased labor costs and consumer uncertainty.

9/19/2023

Amazon to Hire 250,000 Workers for Holiday Season, Offers Increased Wages and Sign-On Bonuses

9/19/2023

Target to Hire 100,000 Seasonal Workers for Holidays, Focusing on Early Deals Amid Slower Sales Forecast

10/9/2023

Amazon Boosts UK Pay and Plans Major Holiday Hiring Push

10/13/2023

Retailers Take More Conservative Approach to Holiday Hiring This Year

10/16/2023

Retailers Cautious on Holiday Hiring as Sales Growth Slows, Walmart Says It's 'Staffed and Ready' While Amazon Still Plans Major Seasonal Hiring