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Seasonal Hiring Hits 16-Year Low Amid Economic Uncertainty
10/14/2025
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Story summary
- Seasonal hiring is forecast to fall to under 500,000 positions, the lowest in 16 years.
- American Christmas LLC is delaying its seasonal recruitment as retailers adjust by hiring closer to demand.
- Amazon plans to maintain its seasonal hiring at 250,000 workers.
- Mastercard forecasts holiday sales growth of 3.6%, down from 4.1% last year.
- The ongoing government shutdown adds to forecasting uncertainty for sales and staffing.
