UPS announce plans and strategies ahead of Christmas 2014

UPS has revealed it is expecting to hire approximately 95,000 seasonal employees to help support during the forthcoming holiday surge. The parcel delivery giant is preparing itself for an influx over the Christmas holiday period, starting from as early as October 2014 through to January 2015. UPS is due to play a pivotal role in assisting retailers by employing seasonal positions such as package sorters, loader, delivery helpers and drivers.

UPS Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Labor Relations, John McDevitt, has said: “We have initial volume forecasts from our customers and are starting the hiring process for our temporary peak season jobs. We have needs throughout the United States and anticipate more applicants this year than in 2013. Individuals who begin employment at UPS during the holiday season have the opportunity to pursue a permanent position afterwards. Seasonal positions provide an excellent entry point for becoming a long-term UPS employee.”

The American company has implemented numerous actions and strategies to help with the smooth running of the business with its networks over the coming months. UPS is said to have made improvements to its network utilisation and schedule planning to deal with the high impact this time of the year brings. Additionally, shipment tracking timing and accuracy is to be improved, with the introduction of mobile app upgrades for more enhanced information on package location and shipment status.