Flipkart to hire 10k temporary staff ahead of festive season

 Ecommerce major Flipkart expects to hire over 10,000 temporary staff to ramp up its delivery and logistics service to meet the festive demand.

The move comes as part of the preparations being made by ecommerce companies as they launch offers to boost sales during the festive period.

“In addition to having the new capability of alternate delivery model, we are looking at hiring more than 10,000 temporary staff in logistics and last mile across the country,” Flipkart Chief Administrative Officer Nitin Seth said. This will be done to meet the massive demand that Flipkart expects during the festive season.

Asked about reports of the company laying off 800 people, Seth answered in the negative.