Our month-by-month highlights included creating good jobs, expanding training for employees, and supporting communities across the U.S.
January
We launched an effort to preserve and create over 20,000 affordable homes. We’ll do this through a $2 billion Housing Equity Fund in Washington, Virginia, and Tennessee.
February
Photo by JORDAN STEAD
Andy Jassy was announced as Amazon’s next CEO as Jeff Bezos shifted to exec chair of the board.
An independent study found Amazon’s pay increase in 2018 (to at least $15/hr.) resulted in a 4.7% increase in the average hourly wage among other employers in the same area.
LinkedIn ranked Amazon at No. 1 on its Top Companies 2021 list of the most sought-after places to work.
May
Amazon’s front-line employees had access to on-site COVID-19 vaccinations, and we offered vaccinations to residents in several communities throughout the year.
June
Amazon was ranked as the No. 1 investor in America with $34 billion spent on infrastructure in 2020 alone.
Amazon added two new Leadership Principles to guide how we lead and innovate: Strive to be Earth’s Best Employer; and Success and Scale Bring Broad Responsibility.
August
We began operations at our new Amazon Air Hub and welcomed the first employees who will bring the $1.5 billion investment in Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky to life.
September
Amazon’s Career Day attracted more than 1 million applicants. We offered coaching and training.
Amazon launched devices and services to delight our customers including, Astro, our home robot.