NSTworld: Amazon said it was boosting pay and hiring 100,000 US workers due to strain on its workforce caused by a surge in online shopping prompted by coronavirus fears. covid19
The Seattle-based firm expects to spend more than US$350 million to bump up hourly pay in the North America and Europe for employees and partners in distribution centers, transportation operations and stores.
"We are seeing a significant increase in demand, which means our labor needs are unprecedented for this time of year.""Many people have been economically impacted as jobs in areas like hospitality, restaurants, and travel are lost or furloughed as part of this crisis," he said. Amazon hourly pay in the US, currently US$15 or more, will be increased US$2 through April, according to Clark.
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