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Amid Labor Shortage, Amazon Adds Flexible Work Options

Amazon launched a program to help employees manage work and home life, it said Wednesday. FamilyFlex, which differs by business and employment type, offers shift-swapping capabilities and the chance for employees to choose their own schedules, said the company. The…

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program is a result of employee feedback on ways to provide flexibility and support in managing work and personal lives, it said. An “Anytime Pay” program allows select U.S. employees to access earnings before payday via a payment card that can be used where Visa is accepted. FamilyFlex also offers access to pregnancy and parental leave, child and elder care, mental health resources and adoption assistance, Amazon said.