Retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday season, but fewer seasonal employees are expected to be taken on this year to help customers in stores and assemble online orders in warehouses.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-10-03 13:12:15">October 3, 2024 at 1:12 p.m.</time>

Retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday season, but fewer seasonal employees are expected to be taken on this year to help customers in stores and assemble online orders in warehouses.{ai:summary}<p>Retailers are increasing hiring efforts for the holiday season, but the number of seasonal employees is projected to be lower this year compared to previous years. This may impact customer service in stores and online order fulfillment.</p><p>#economy</p>

Amazon, Target and other retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday shopping season

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