Amazon to Hire 100,000 Workers<br />Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Amazon recently announced their plan to open<br />up an additional 100,000 part-time and full-time<br />positions across the United States. According to Dave Clark, senior vice president<br />of Amazon’s worldwide operations, the<br />workforce expansion is necessary to keep up with<br />the increased volume of orders they’re receiving. Dave Clark,<br />via GeekWire Clark also said that the hirings would help those<br />“economically impacted” by the COVID-19 outbreak. Dave Clark,<br />via GeekWire In addition, Amazon plans to spend more<br />than $350 million to increase wages for<br />their workers across the globe. This includes workers stationed in fulfillment<br />centers, delivery operations and retail stores. Dave Clark,<br />via GeekWire
