Some of the temps have been coming back every year for decades.
Demand for seasonal workers is robust but relatively low unemployment figures may make it harder for employers to find people.
It’s one of those terms we hear attached to economic data all the time. But what is seasonal adjustment and how is it done?
Retail hiring for the holiday shopping period is roughly flat, while transportation and warehousing are down from last year.
That could mean that holiday hiring will be slower this season, says Andy Challenger of Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
As seasonal businesses focus on inflation and new hires for the summer, the shadow of a possible recession looms in the background.
A tight labor market, plus caps on worker visas, may mean consumers will notice fewer lifeguards at pools and slower service at restaurants.
Retailers seem to be holding off on hiring compared to previous years, but when they do offer jobs, they want people in the door fast.
Retailers are worried that inflation and fear of a potential recession will impact holiday spending.
The pandemic has made it harder for younger workers to find seasonal jobs
