https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/looking-for-a-job-these-companies-are-hiring-ahead-of-holidaysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/looking-for-a-job-these-companies-are-hiring-ahead-of-holidayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/looking-for-a-job-these-companies-are-hiring-ahead-of-holidays#u158106Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:17:33 +0000Amazon is launching a major seasonal hiring initiative to bring on more than 300,000 new United States workers for the upcoming holiday shopping rush. The massive recruitment drive features increased pay and expanded benefits, with seasonal employees expected to earn an average of 20 dollars per hour. Local markets are already feeling the effects of the nationwide push, including specific regional requirements such as 2,000 seasonal positions in Fort Wayne. Additional businesses and local retailers are also ramping up temporary hiring efforts ahead of the holidays.Why it mattersSeasonal hiring