Factbox: US Companies to Hire Thousands of Seasonal Workers for the Holiday Season

U.S. companies, including major retailers like Target and Macy’s, as well as package delivery services like UPS, are gearing up to hire thousands of seasonal workers for the upcoming holiday season.

However, retailers are anticipated to create fewer seasonal positions this year compared to last, largely due to a softer labor market and more cautious consumer spending, according to a September forecast from Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

Below is a summary of the hiring plans announced by several companies for the holiday season:

| Company | 2023 Hiring Plans | 2024 Hiring Plans |
|———————–|——————-|——————-|
| Target | 100,000 | 100,000 |
| Macy’s | 31,500 full-time and 38,000 part-time | 31,500 full-time and 38,000 part-time |
| Bath & Body Works | 32,700 | 32,500 |
| United Parcel Service | 125,000 | 100,000 |
| 1-800-Flowers.com | 8,000 | 8,000 |
| Amazon | 250,000 | 250,000 |
| Dick’s Sporting Goods | 8,000 | 8,600 |

This hiring surge indicates the ongoing demand for seasonal positions as companies prepare for a critical sales period.