Seasonal hiring expected to drop to lowest levels since 2009
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The return of pumpkin patches brings more than just rows of pumpkins — it means the start of seasonal job hiring. But experts say this year, there may not be as many opportunities compared to previous years.
Breakdown
- Experts predict fewer seasonal job opportunities compared to previous years. 6s
- Major retailers like Target, Kohl's, and Amazon are still hiring thousands for the holidays. 1m 3s
- Challenger Gray and Christmas data shows seasonal retail hiring will be the lowest since 2009. 1m 39s
- Retailers are expected to add just under 500,000 positions, the smallest gain in 16 years. 1m 46s
- Tariffs and inflation are cited as reasons for the decline in seasonal hiring. 1m 57s