U.S. Companies Hiring Seasonal Workers Ahead of Holiday Season
(Reuters) – U.S. companies, including Target, Macy's, and UPS, are set to hire thousands of seasonal workers for the crucial holiday season.
However, retailers are anticipated to add fewer seasonal jobs this year compared to last due to a softer labor market and tighter consumer spending, according to a forecast from Challenger, Gray & Christmas in September.
Companies and Their Hiring Plans for the Holiday Season
| Company | Hiring Plans 2023 | Hiring Plans 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Target | 100,000 | 100,000 |
| Macy's | 31,500 full- and part-time employees | 38,000 full- and part-time seasonal workers |
| Bath & Body Works | 32,700 | 32,500 |
| United Parcel Services | 125,000 | 100,000 |
| 1-800-Flowers.com | 8,000 | 8,000 |
| Amazon.com | 250,000 | 250,000 |
| Dick's Sporting Goods | 8,000 | 8,600 |
| Kroger | Seeking to hire thousands of associates | – |
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