Well, it’s that time of year again when FedEx and UPS gear up to hire a significant amount of seasonal employees to assist with sorting and delivering the large volume of packages they expect to handle during the Peak Holiday Shopping/Shipping Season. Expectations are that this year, records will be set for the largest volume of packages handled by not only FedEx and UPS, but the USPS as well during any previous Peak Season.
UPS for their part is looking to hire over 100,000 seasonal employees for the Peak Season which typically starts around October 1s t of each year. UPS’ Chief Human Resources Officer, Charlene Thomas recently stated that “we’re preparing for a record peak holiday season. The Covid-19 pandemic has made our services more important than ever. We plan to hire over 100,000 people for UPS’ seasonal jobs, and anticipate a large number will move into permanent roles after the holidays. At a time when millions of Americans are looking for work, these jobs are an opportunity to start a new career with UPS.”
Some interesting facts reported by UPS:
- Over a third of past seasonal hires landed permanent jobs at UPS
- For those displaced by Covid-19, UPS seasonal jobs offer an opportunity to launch a new career
- Flexible shifts, full and art time positions will be available at thousands of UPS locations
For their part, FedEx is looking to hire approximately 70,000 seasonal workers to assist them with the expected peak season demand. It’s also interesting to note that FedEx is expanding the coverage area for its Sunday delivery service ahead of the holiday shopping/shipping season, stating that this service would give FedEx a “significant weekend competitive advantage over its competition.” But remember, UPS also started offering Sunday deliveries in January, so not sure what FedEx expects their competitive advantage to be.
FedEx reported that its FedEx Ground Sunday delivery service would be offered year round and will soon cover nearly 95% of the US Population beginning September 13, 2020, up from just 60%.
Some interesting service enhancement facts reported by FedEx to increase capacity:
- Six new regional sortation facilities strategically located to serve large e-tailers in short haul solutions
- Four new automated stations
- Eight new or expanded large package facilities to handle items like furniture and TV’s
- Expanding more than 5o existing facilities with additional material handling equipment and automation
So it’s clear that home delivery package delivery demand remains high and both UPS and FedEx are putting their money where their mouth is, and that’s a good thing for everyone involved, including their investors. For proof, look no further than their current stock prices.
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