Amazon To Sell More Nonessential Items As It Hires 75,000 Workers

Amazon plans to hire 75,000 more employees, adding to the 100,000 hired in March, as it prepares for increased demand similar to holiday seasons. The company allows third-party sellers to ship non-essential items but limits the quantity. Amazon focuses on essential items like cleaning products during the pandemic. Some employees express safety concerns, and several were fired for speaking out. Amazon's policy prohibits public disparagement by employees.

What types of products did Amazon focus on during the coronavirus pandemic?

What was the total number of employees Amazon planned to hire in addition to those hired in March?

How did the demand for Amazon's services during the pandemic compare to their busy holiday seasons?

What concerns did some Amazon employees express regarding their work conditions?

What policy does Amazon have regarding employees publicly discussing work conditions?