Amazon will hire 150,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees across its warehouses ahead of the holiday season. FOX13
will hire 150,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees across its warehouses ahead of the holiday season.
Amazon, which typically beefs up its operations during the holidays, was looking for the same number of seasonal employees last year. Its other competitors, UPS and Target, have said their holiday hiring plans will also remain in line with the prior year. Analysts expect the holiday shopping season to be impacted by the uncertain economic environment, as budget-conscious shoppers navigate higher prices for food and other necessities amid high inflation and rising interest rates.Salesforce, which analyzes online shopping data, forecasts digital sales to reach $265 billion in the U.S. in November and December.