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Should Retail Employers Screen Seasonal Employees?

Social Intelligence

Most retail stores require a small army of seasonal employees to keep things moving smoothly. The last few months of every year mark the retail industry’s most profitable season. According to the National Retail Federation, the holiday season can account for up to 30% of annual sales. In short, wrong.

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7 Ways Retail and Hospitality Recruiters Can be Ready to Ramp Up for Volume Hiring

Jobvite

By any measure, 2020 was a year that retail and hospitality brands would rather forget. That means it’s time for recruiters in retail and hospitality to get ready to start rehiring! Now is the time to start evaluating your recruitment strategy, processes, and technology, so you can hire the best candidates quickly when the time comes.

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Should Retail Employers Perform Background Checks on Seasonal Workers?

Social Intelligence

The last few months of every year mark the retail industry’s most profitable season. According to the National Retail Federation, the holiday season can account for up to 30% of annual sales. In the retail industry, it only takes one bad experience to lose a customer forever. In short, wrong. Your reputation could suffer.

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7 Ways to Create an Effective Seasonal Hiring Strategy for Your Small Business

Homebase

Successfully sourcing and hiring seasonal employees isn’t just about filling gaps in your workforce; it’s about finding people who amplify your business’s strengths. In this guide, we’ll share actionable strategies and practical insights to make your seasonal hiring process manageable and successful.

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How to Build a Successful Retail Recruitment Strategy

Yello

It’s hard to imagine a day in which the average person doesn’t make a retail purchase. And whether you’re buying a cell phone, car or can of paint, retailers depend on qualified employees to assist customers, manage the business, and keep stores safe. Retail workers make up a significant portion of the U.S. labor force.

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Seasonal Hiring – Don’t Let It Be Your March Madness

ExactHire Recruiting

Seasonal hiring. The two busiest times for this type of hiring for many companies are before the summer and before the winter holidays. Its okay to be picky when hiring, even for seasonal staff, because the other option is having to retrain (or release) a new employee halfway through the season.

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Fair Chance Hiring — What does it mean for job postings?

Ongig

Hiring former felons might be at the bottom of your list as a recruiter. So you’ll likely find yourself screening and interviewing them. Plus, California and New York have Fair Chance Hiring laws prohibiting employers from asking about the criminal record of candidates before making a job offer: California’s Fair Chance Act. .”

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