Sentences with phrase «holiday season workers»

I am reminded of the time when, as a reporter for the Chattanooga Times Free Press, I got an angry e-mail from a woman who assumed that because I had referred to «holiday season workers» in an article I wrote about college students taking on extra retail jobs between Thanksgiving and New Year's that I had a clear, «anti-Christian» bias.

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After pulling back on its holiday season hiring in anticipation of weaker sales this year, Macy's (m) said on Friday it will hire another 7,000 temporary workers, citing a strong number of shopper visits so far this Christmas period.

In September, the department store, which has been beset by 11 straight quarters of comparable sales declines, said it would hire 80,000 temporary workers for the holiday season, the second year in a row it was taking on fewer seasonal associates.

A number of workers should expect bonuses — but not pay raises — this holiday season, according to recent studies by Bankrate.com and Accounting Principals.

During the peak holiday season, temporary workers need to be on - boarded quickly.

According to NRF, retailers are expected to hire between 700,000 and 750,000 seasonal workers this holiday season, in line with last year's 714,000 new holiday positions.

(Reuters)- J.C. Penney Co Inc (JCP.N) plans to hire about 35,000 temporary workers for the coming holiday season, roughly the same level as in 2011, before it changed its pricing strategy and did away with most coupons and sales events, a spokeswoman said on Tuesday.

Translation: Salaried restaurant workers who thought they were going to receive extra compensation for long work weeks probably won't see that extra income this holiday season, or possibly anytime in the immediate future.

Nordstrom, the department store operator, announced it would hire around 11,400 part - time workers for the holiday shopping season that officially kicks off on...

With vacation days expiring for many workers at the end of the year, Hilton Hotels & Resorts announces «International Use It or Lose It Week,» a holiday campaign from November 18 — 22, 2013, that encourages working professionals everywhere to use their hard - earned vacation days and enjoy leisure time with friends and family this holiday season.

At 9 a.m., Walmart workers, clergy, and supporters fast outside the estate of Alice Walton, whose family owns half of Walmart, as part of a national day of action to «demonstrate the hunger crisis for Walmart workers and their families that are struggling to put food on the table this holiday season,» and protest for a $ 15 - an - hour minim wage, 515 Park Ave., Manhattan.

The postal workers at Regina Elementary School in Iowa City, Iowa, are predicting no delays in service as the busy holiday season approaches.

Barnes & Noble is laying off many of its most experienced workers following a disappointing holiday season (down 6 % from the year before), with lead cashiers, receiving managers, and other seasoned employees being let go company - wide.

Right now the store chain is not doing well and instead of hiring over 20,000 seasonal workers this holiday season they are encouraging existing staff to work overtime.

Emergency workers tried to revive Mr. Damour, a temporary worker hired for the holiday season, at the scene, but he was pronounced dead an hour later at Franklin Hospital Medical Center in Valley Stream.

An estimated 500,000 holiday workers are expected to be hired this holiday season according to the National Retail Federation.

The holiday shopping season affords the opportunity for temporary seasonal workers to display their skills for a shot at more permanent positions.

Older workers are suddenly in demand due to the holiday season and the low national unemployment rate.

This time of year — and indeed any holiday season — is obviously extremely busy for industries such as retail and hospitality, but there will be times throughout the year when businesses in other industries will need to take on extra workers to cope with increased demand.

33 % of companies employ workers during the holiday season.

employ workers during the holiday season.

For example, retailers hire extra workers for the holiday season, tax preparation firms hire employees for tax season, ski resorts hire workers during winter ski season, and amusement parks hire summer seasonal workers.

Companies, especially retail and transportation, hire workers for the busy holiday season.

Other holiday job opportunities typically abound in the entertainment and hospitality industries as well, so you may find yourself being hired as a musician, movie theatre worker, caterer, or waiter this holiday season.

A resume that wastes no time getting you hired as a holiday worker for a big - name retailer, fast food business, or other company hiring this holiday season.

If 2012 is like 2011, a good portion of those workers will stay on for a permanent retail position after the holiday season.

Donna Moore, a licensed clinical social worker in Raleigh, North Carolina, shares ten tips to make it easier for divorced and separated parents to navigate through the holiday season.