WORKFORCE

CVS Health hiring workers with virtual job fairs, providing bonuses and adding benefits in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Kroger Company will provide a one-time bonus to every hourly frontline grocery, supply chain, manufacturing and customer service associate.

A Chain Store Age survey reveals how COVID-19 is disrupting retail workflows including sales, customer experience, supply chain and workforce management. 

Walgreens, which has implemented “social distancing” lines in its stores, is rewarding its employees for working during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Walmart is growing its workforce and expediting the hiring process to keep up with surging consumer demand during the coronavirus outbreak.

Target Corp. is investing more than $300 million in added wages, a new paid leave program, bonus payouts and associate and community relief fund contributions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

A Target-owned online grocery service is hiring thousands of temporary employees in seven major U.S. metro areas.

As confusion reigns about what is considered essential retail amid the coronavirus outbreak, three states have taken action. More are likely to follow suit.