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Amazon eyes 300K holiday hires

Reported by Retail Dive, Kaarin Moore on Oct 21, 12:40 PM ET

The e-commerce giant is increasing U.S. holiday staffing by 20% compared to the past three seasons. Amazon's increase in hiring is a standout in a season where retailers are bringing on fewer workers or staying quiet about their plans. The company hires seasonal employees all year long. But, starting on New Year’s Day, a benefit that has typically been given to regular, full-time employees will soon be available to those seasonal workers: healthcare coverage starting on their first day.

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