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Amazon announces plans to hire more than 1,300 for seasonal roles in SC

Oct 27, 2020 11:53 AM EDT

Mike Olson,

On Tuesday, Amazon announced plans to hire more than 1,300 people for seasonal roles in South Carolina. Amazon says that in addition to supplying extra income during the holidays, these positions also provide opportunities for pay incentives, benefits, and a path to a longer-term career. This is part of Amazon’s push to hire more than 100,000 employees across the nation for the holiday season.

Nearly 20,000 Amazon employees have contracted COVID-19 since March

Oct 2, 2020 12:22 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Amazon has revealed that nearly 20,000 of its front-line employees at both Amazon and Whole Foods have tested positive or been presumed positive for the coronavirus.

App allows employees to anonymously discuss their workplaces

Feb 15, 2018 7:42 AM EST

Grace Joyal,

A mobile app gaining in popularity allows employees at tech giants like Google and Amazon to anonymously discuss issues like compensation, corporate policies and workplace harassment.

Amazon Donates to SC Science Academy and the Classroom

Aug 30, 2017 6:16 PM EDT

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Amazon is doing its part to encourage young scientists in the midlands. Wednesday the on-line retail giant donated 15 thousand dollars in lab materials to the South Carolina Science Academy. The academy’s director says the donation could fuel the discoveries of the future. The South Carolina Science Academy has been offering classes since 2014. Categories: Local News,…

Amazon Hiring Seasonal Workers

Oct 16, 2016 4:45 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff

NEW YORK (AP) _ Amazon.com is adding 120,000 seasonal workers in an effort to meet an expected spike in demand during the holidays. The seasonal positions will be created at fulfillment centers, sorting centers and customer service sites in 27 states. The move marks a 20 percent boost from the 100,000 seasonal hires a year ago. The e-commerce giant saw…

Amazon Set to Add Free Audiobooks for Prime Members

Sep 14, 2016 11:06 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff

NEW YORK (AP) _ Listen up. Amazon is adding free audiobooks and a digital audio service called Audible Channels to the ever-growing list of perks for members of its Prime loyalty program. Seattle-based Amazon has been expanding the services and perks it offers members of its $99 annual Prime program, including one- and two-day shipping, beefed up video and radio…