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Major retailer plans to increase hiring efforts to support community and customer needsGoodlettsville, Tennessee – March 23, 2020 – As the heightened demand for household essentials offered by Dollar General stores continues across the country amid COVID-19 concerns, the Company plans to nearly double its normal hiring rate and add up to 50,000 employees by […]

Major Retailer Continues to Invest in Its Employees as a Competitive Advantage Goodlettsville, Tennessee – March 24, 2020 – Dollar General today announced its plans to invest approximately $35 million in bonuses for all store, distribution center and private fleet employees. Eligible employees include those who perform work during a six-week period beginning in mid-March. […]

Company’s comprehensive response for employees, customers and communities totals nearly $60 million    March 23, 2020 – U.S. Bank today announced two new programs to support its employees and communities in response and recovery efforts during these unprecedented times. A Premium Pay Program will provide critical front-line employees with a temporary 20% hourly wage increase, […]

WOONSOCKET, R.I. March 23, 2020 — In recognition of the essential role CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) employees are playing as the country faces the COVID-19 pandemic, the company is awarding bonuses to employees who are required to be at CVS facilities to assist patients and customers in this time of unprecedented need. Bonuses will range from $150 to $500 and […]

Papa John’s is hiring restaurant team members to help support the communities it serves – apply now and start the same day in some restaurant locations LOUISVILLE, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar. 23, 2020– Papa John’s announced today the company is hiring up to 20,000 new restaurant team members. The pizza company is committed to the communities it […]

– Hiring for more than 30,000 open positions currently available nationwide – – Company expediting onboarding process to have new drivers trained and on the road in 5 hours –  PLANO, Texas, March 23, 2020 – Now more than ever, restaurants have an important role in feeding families and those looking for safe, fast, and reliable […]

The move keeps valued employees employed and helps Albertsons Companies fill 30,000 jobs as it responds to increased store traffic due to the COVID-19 emergency. BOISE, Idaho —March 23, 2020— Throughout the country, businesses have been forced to close or scale back operations, furlough employees or reduce hours due to the COVID-19 crisis. Albertsons Companies is […]

By Joe Erlinger, President, McDonald’s USA March 23, 2020 – Through this very stressful time, McDonald’s is here to serve communities across the United States. Our customers, employees and communities are counting on us now more than ever to provide them the meaningful support, delicious food and good paying jobs they need. We are proud […]

CINCINNATI – March 22, 2020 –(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fifth Third Bank, National Association, today announced that it is giving a special payment to employees who are providing essential banking services to customers during the coronavirus pandemic. Fifth Third will provide its customer service and other employees who work on site a special payment of up to $1000, […]

Company announces one-time bonus plan, as well as thousands of employment opportunities as Walgreens continues COVID-19 response efforts DEERFIELD, Ill., March 22, 2020 – In further appreciation of the role Walgreens team members in its stores and distributions centers are playing during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for their ongoing commitment to customer care, the company […]

Frontline grocery, supply chain, manufacturing and customer service associates to receive one-time bonus; $300 for full time and $150 for part time CINCINNATI, March 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Family of Companies (NYSE: KR) today announced that it will provide a one-time bonus to every hourly frontline grocery, supply chain, manufacturing and customer service […]

MOORESVILLE, N.C., March 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Over the past several weeks, more than 300,000 Lowe’s associates have worked around the clock to ensure our customers, first responders and government officials have access to the essential products they need to keep their families safe, their businesses running and their communities healthy through this unprecedented time. […]

Philanthropic Funds to Focus on Relief, Recovery and Resiliency Efforts March 20, 2020 – CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fifth Third today announced an $8.75 million philanthropic commitment to help address the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds from the Fifth Third Foundation and the Fifth Third Chicagoland Foundation will be deployed to meet the immediate and long-term needs […]

March 20, 2020 – McDonald’s approach to challenging situations is guided by our belief that we are all in this together, and our system has come together in extraordinary ways over the last few months to help each other, our customers and the communities we serve.   We remain committed to leading by example and […]

Comprehensive response includes suspending residential foreclosure sales, fee waivers and acceleration of $175 million in donations to help the most vulnerable SAN FRANCISCO March 20, 2020 –(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced additional comprehensive steps to help customers, communities and employees grappling with the impact of COVID-19. The company has suspended residential […]

7‑Eleven, Inc., the largest chain in the convenience-retailing industry, today announced it expects as many as 20,000 new store employees to be hired by 7‑Eleven, Inc. or by independent 7‑Eleven franchised business owners in the near future to meet increased demand for 7‑Eleven products and services amid the COVID-19 pandemic. IRVING, TEXAS (March 20, 2020) […]