JD to hire 15,000 new employees
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Chinese e-commerce giant JD has announced it plans to recruit up to 15,000 staff this year – just a week after saying it would let go 10 per cent of its senior executives. The majority of positions expected to be filled this year will be in logistics, with up to 10,000 delivery and low-level management positions being recruited. Other staff will be hired to improve user experiences in the firm’s retail arm.
JD pledged in its announcement to promote competent staff and offer more leadership training to young people as part of its contribution to society. The firm currently hires around 170,000 full-timers, according to last year’s estimates, and is moving to extend its supply network throughout every one of China’s county-level territories.
Some 20,000 R&D staff were hired last year in an RMB8.64 billion (US$1.29 billion) investment in technology research.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific areas of the business will see the most new hires?
Which specific areas of the business will see the most new hires?
The majority of new positions will be in logistics, with up to 10,000 roles for delivery and low-level management staff. Additional hires will also focus on improving user experiences within JD's retail arm.
Q.Is this hiring announcement consistent with other recent staffing news from JD?
Is this hiring announcement consistent with other recent staffing news from JD?
No, this announcement comes just one week after JD stated it would be letting go 10% of its senior executives. The new recruitment drive, however, targets different levels and areas of the business.
Q.What initiatives has JD outlined for its new and existing employees?
What initiatives has JD outlined for its new and existing employees?
JD has pledged to promote competent staff internally and provide more leadership training opportunities for younger employees. These initiatives are presented as part of the company's broader contribution to society.
Q.What is the strategic goal behind this expansion in staffing and network?
What is the strategic goal behind this expansion in staffing and network?
The firm is currently focused on extending its supply network across all of China's county-level territories. This extensive recruitment, particularly in logistics, supports this strategic goal of wider market penetration.
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