Your Money Minute Seasonal Hiring Much Slower This Year 10/15/25
Oct 15, 2025
This short segment dives into the surprising slowdown in seasonal hiring this year. Jessica and Courtney discuss the lack of major hiring announcements and the concerning trends behind them. A report reveals that retail hiring is expected to hit its lowest levels since 2009. They also explore the broader implications of weak hiring intentions and looming layoffs, painting a sober picture of the job market.
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Quiet Start To Seasonal Hiring
- Major national retailers are not issuing big seasonal hiring headlines this year, which is unusual timing for holiday recruiting.
- CNBC notes Kohl's began hiring in July and Target opened a portal in mid-September, but overall noise is down.
Reporter Observes Lack Of Press Releases
- Reporter Courtney Reagan notes there were no big press releases this time, which raised concerns about hidden trends beneath surface calm.
- She emphasizes seasonal hiring still matters for the last quarter despite the quieter rollout.
Seasonal Hiring At Lowest Since 2009
- Challenger Gray report forecasts seasonal retail hiring will drop to its lowest level since 2009.
- The report also flagged weak hiring intentions in September, the worst since 2011, signaling broader labor softness.