Seasonal hiring outlook: Recession fears may limit needAlthough labor shortages are still an issue in retail, recession fears and other factors may cause retailers to take a cautious stance toward holiday hiring. As the season kicks off, employers are grappling with possibly falling consumer demand for the holidays as planned rate increases and inflation and potential recession fears take hold, according to global outplacement and business and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Source: Chain Store Age |