The new Liberal-National Coalition government in Australia is likely to expand the country’s seasonal worker program for the Pacific Continue reading
On Monday, Wal-Mart said it would hire 55,000 seasonal associates while transitioning 35,000 current temporary workers to part-time status and moving another 35,000 employees from part-time to full-time. Last year, the mega-chain said it would add more than 50,000 holiday workers. Kohl’s said this month that it will hire 53,000 workers to handle demand through … Continue reading
Experts warn closure of agricultural scheme, which brought 21,250 Romanians and Bulgarians to Britain every year, will lead to sharp rise in fruit and vegetable prices Continue reading
This year, retailers expect to hire 700,000 seasonal workers. Companies like Wal-Mart, Macy’s, Target, JCPenney and Kohl’s will each fill about 80,000 temporary holiday positions. In addition to major retailers, hundreds of holiday-related businesses–greeting card makers, decorating and design firms, caterers and travel services–will also staff up to meet the season’s increased demand. Hiring managers … Continue reading