The retailer is staffing up in anticipation of a busy spring season
Positions will span 47 countries and include roles in retail stores
Grocer and employees union reach agreement on 3-year deal
Union rejects grocer’s “last, best and final offer”
Cereal maker to dole out significant pay bumps, other benefits
“We have a long track record of taking care of our employees,” CEO says
The facility will have a footprint of 925,000 square feet
Labor shortages have made it difficult for retailers to hire seasonal help
By summer, the pay floor will be $15 per hour
The e-commerce giant says “many” of these positions will become full-time
Approximately 4.3 million workers left their jobs in August
Labor shortages and supply chain issues expected to impact ability to deliver
Pay increase takes effect immediately
The permanent, full-time positions are being created to offset a labor shortage
Nurses, pharmacists and other patient-facing employees must get the shots
Finding labor in the sector has become increasingly difficult
The retailer has dropped its $1-per-day employee contribution to the program.
Reductions will affect store management positions
Both retailers look to hire extensively this year, beyond
Court orders retailer to pay $1.2 million fine for violating employees’ privacy.
