The measures to control the spread of the disease have brought economic activity to a virtual standstill, forcing companies to take drastic steps to save cash. The company said 85 per cent of the workers being hired are going into temporary or part-time roles. Skyrocketing demand for food, hand sanitizer, toilet paper and other household products has also prompted retailers Kroger, Target and Amazon.com Inc to hire by the thousands. “This includes our stores, clubs, distribution and fulfillment centers as well as in our corporate offices”, Walmart U.S. President John Furner said in a memo. The company is also extending its emergency leave policy through the end of May, according to the memo.

Source: Standard Digital April 18, 2020 03:11 UTC