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 type of products did Amazon focus on during the pandemic?

• Clothing

• Cleaning and health products

• Furniture

• Electronics

What percentage of Amazon's revenue is made up by third-party retailers?

• One third

• Exactly half

• More than half

• Less than half

How many additional employees is Amazon planning to hire?

• 100,000

• 125,000

• 75,000

• 50,000

What was a consequence for some Amazon employees who spoke out about work conditions?

• They received a bonus

• They were promoted

• They were fired

• They were transferred

What does Amazon's company policy prohibit?

• Using social media

• Taking sick leave

• Publicly criticizing the company

• Working overtime