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October 13, 2021

Happy holidays? Brace for unstaffed store aisles, online orders that take longer to fill

  • Companies that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades.
    • By JOSEPH PISANI
    AP Retail Writer

    NEW YORK — All employers want for Christmas is some holiday help. But they might not get their wish.

    Companies that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades, making it unlikely they'll find all the workers they need. For shoppers, it might mean a less than jolly holiday shopping experience, with unstaffed store aisles and online orders that take longer than usual to fill.


     
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