Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns picks a watermelon with the help of a Safeway employee.Tetona Dunlap/The Washington Post via Getty Images
- As the coronavirus pandemic roils the economy, more than 13 million Americans are out of work.
- But the pandemic has hurt some industries more than others: delivery businesses and grocery stores continue to do well.
- We've rounded up some of the biggest companies that are hiring right now.
With more than 13 million out of work and 884,000 people filing for unemployment just last week, Americans are on the job hunt, according to the Department of Labor.
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic many American industries, especially in the travel, hospitality, and retail sectors, have struggled. Lord & Taylor shuttered its stores. United employees face layoffs and furloughs.
But other companies are looking to grow — and some are even thriving — as life settles into a new normal. Delivery businesses, grocery stores, and budget options are reigning supreme right now, and that means that they need to beef up their workforces to keep up with demand.
Take a look at following 10 companies, all of which are looking to hire at least 20,000 employees right now.