Dive Brief:
- UPS announced in a press release that it expects to add 95,000 seasonal employees in the anticipation of the growing online ordering.
- Approximately 37% of those hired for the holiday season in 2015 now have permanent jobs with UPS.
- Target also announced it will hire 7,500 seasonal employees for its distribution and fulfillment centers.
Dive Insight:
Using these two companies as a baseline, this bump in hiring illustrates the increased need for warehouse and fulfillment support. As we get closer to the holiday season, more companies are likely to follow suit.
The jobs being offered are temporary, but the high demand for workers is very likely to bump up the pay. Supply chain, which needs to attract the next generation of workers to replace to outgoing Baby Boomers, can use this hiring surge to lift its profile with job seekers. UPS is putting this into practice and is offering benefits, such as up to $25,000 in college tuition assistance, with part-time positions.
