Amazon.com Inc.
Recent News About Amazon.com Inc.
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Amazon invests $1 billion to raise wages and cut health care costs for U.S. employees
Amazon has announced a $1 billion investment aimed at increasing wages and reducing health care costs for its U.S. fulfillment and transportation employees.
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Amazon raises hourly wages, expands benefits for U.S. fulfillment workers
Amazon has announced an increase in hourly pay and expanded benefits for its fulfillment and operations employees across the United States.
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Amazon's Career Choice program supports San Bernardino employee in aviation career
Amazon has announced that its Career Choice program is supporting San Bernardino employee Evelyn Rosales-Santamaria in her pursuit of a career in aviation.
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Learning trainer on Amazon benefits: ‘One of the biggest things that I love about Amazon is flexibility’
Serenity Thomas, an Amazon Learning Trainer based in Atlanta, said that the company's flexibility, military-friendly leave policies, and Career Choice program have been instrumental in helping her balance her National Guard duties, complete her bachelor's degree, and progress from an entry-level position to a trainer role.
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Amazon expands robotics apprenticeship programs to boost employee careers
Amazon has announced an expansion of its robotics-focused apprenticeship programs, including the Mechatronics and Career Choice initiatives.
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Amazon reports record Prime Day 2025 with help from new metro Atlanta facility
Amazon announced that Prime Day 2025 was its largest event to date, with customers saving billions across more than 35 product categories.
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Amazon expands Upskilling 2025 with prepaid tuition, job placement support
Amazon has announced updates to its Upskilling 2025 programs, highlighting new benefits such as prepaid tuition and job placement support for over 300,000 employees.
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Amazon's VP of Transportation: 'Our employees are the heart and soul of our operation'
Beryl Tomay, Vice President of Transportation at Amazon, said during Prime Day that the company makes a concerted effort to appreciate their employees' hard work with events and gatherings.
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Amazon staff: 'Our employees’ safety is and always will be our top priority—nothing is more important to us'
Amazon staff said that the e-commerce giant's top priority is the safety of its employees, emphasizing that "nothing is more important to us."
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Amazon announces success and and positive feedback form sellers
Amazon has reported positive feedback from sellers, highlighting that over 60% of sales on its platform originate from independent sellers.
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Former Amazon employee responding to Teamsters strike: Amazon provides 'some of the best benefits'
Former Amazon employee Chad Felix Greene commended the company for its benefits, paid time off, and competitive wages.
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Amazon announces AWS workforce development to boost local tech skills
Amazon has announced an expansion of its AWS Workforce Development program, aiming to address skills gaps in the technology sector by partnering with local businesses and offering training.
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Amazon announces seasonal hiring for holiday operations
Amazon has announced the return of seasonal employees to support its holiday operations, emphasizing safety training and competitive pay.
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Amazon announces pro bono aid for children in crisis
Amazon has released its 2024 Pro Bono Report, which outlines the company's community impact over the past year and reflects on a decade of service.
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Amazon announces $110 million investment in AI research
Amazon has announced a $110 million investment in artificial intelligence (AI) research at universities through its Build on Trainium program.
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Amazon announces holiday shopping updates and app enhancements
Amazon has announced updates to its platform, introducing personalized recommendations, improved browsing, and easier reordering for the holiday season.
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Amazon announces launch of new AI tools for advertisers
Amazon has announced the launch of two new generative AI tools, Creative Studio and Audio Generator, through its Amazon Ads division. These tools aim to assist advertisers in overcoming creative challenges and expanding their opportunities by providing a more dynamic and engaging experience for customers.
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Amazon employees can take advantage of 8 benefits and perks
Amazon employees can take advantage of exclusive benefits and access to earned cash before payday, the company revealed in a January 8 blog post.
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Amazon announces partnership with Rivian for 100,000 electric delivery vehicles
Amazon has announced a partnership with Rivian to deploy 100,000 electric delivery vehicles by 2030 and is developing a new, advanced delivery vehicle. This initiative supports Amazon's 2019 Climate Pledge to achieve net-zero carbon by 2040.