A new Cornell-led study reveals that the demand for fast, cheap online deliveries creates harsher working conditions in e-commerce fulfillment centers compared to traditional warehouses. - Workers in e-commerce warehouses face more pressure to move quickly and avoid breaks.
- Amazon jobs are significantly worse than Walmart's, likely due to Amazon's focus on delivery speed. - The study provides the first comprehensive assessment of e-commerce warehouse work in the U.S.
- Researchers say Amazon's lower job quality is not inevitable and can be improved through different strategies.