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Telecommuting and other flexible work benefits are in demand like never before, and one of the nation’s largest employers is getting on board in a big way.
Amazon is looking to fill more than 250 virtual jobs that allow workers to work from home. As of Aug. 10, the online retailer’s job site lists 253 virtual — or work-from-home — positions, all but two of which are full-time. The remote jobs include positions in customer service, human resources, marketing, software development and working on Amazon’s growing list of Alexa and Echo devices.
Work-at-home employees get Amazon’s standard full-time employee benefits, which include health, medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, restricted stock units, maternity and parental leave and adoption assistance.
The retail giant joins a growing list of employers, including UnitedHealth Group, SAP and Aetna, that recently have embraced remote...