Kohls to hire 52,700 seasonal workers

Democracy4Sale wrote: And you actually attribute that to the political affiliation of the "founders" rather than the despicable corporate behavior that is perpetrated on employees, local mom-&-pops, and even the tax-avoidance schemes (by Wal-Mart in particular) by setting up REIT's to lease their own properties back to themselves to avoid billions in taxes?

You're funny.

And let's look at a list of shareholders that have help shaped the current flavor of Kohl's...

The list of the firm’s top shareholders is heavy with big hitters: T. Rowe Price, State Street, Vanguard, BlackRock, Morgan. And a bit down the list you’ll find Brookside Capital, a hedge-fund operator and subsidiary of Romney’s firm, Bain Capital, which as of June had a position of about $100 million in Kohl’s, up significantly from the March reporting period. [/b][/i]

Yes sir... real despicable corporate behavior.

Per the Denver Post today, Target says they expect to hire less seasonal workers. The Obama "worst recovery ever" continues.

Nationwide, UPS plans to hire 55,000 seasonal workers, up 10 percent from last year. Over the years, a holiday job at UPS has been the first step for many to a full-time job or return work the next holiday season.

Target expects to hire 92,000 seasonal workers nationwide, slightly more than last year. Holiday hiring at Target is continuing into mid-December.

Nationwide, Target later hired nearly 40 percent, or 35,800, of its seasonal workers last year for year-round jobs. That was nearly double the amount hired for regular work the previous year and well more than double for the year before that.

The company said it does not know how many seasonal workers could stay on. Opportunities vary from store to store and depend on sales forecasts and turnover of current year-round employees.

"Last year, it was a really big number for us," Baeb said.

Retail employment nationally grew by a nonseasonally adjusted 141,500 jobs in October, according to an analysis by global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. That nearly matched the 144,100 retail jobs added in October 2010.

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011 ... sonal-jobs

Walmart is hiring 50,000 season workers, up slightly from last year.

Raees wrote: Walmart is hiring 50,000 season workers, up slightly from last year.

And they could hire even more if certain upity Denver neighborhoods permit it.

Having a job is always better than not having a job; having to work two or three McJobs and not being able to get by is a disincentive to work hard and believe that hard work is it's own reward. Seasonal jobs are just a blip on the radar screen and in 2012 I'm willing to bet that consumers are not exactly flush with cash which will translate in to lower profits for the evil corporations that depend on profit to grow their businesses.

I look to Barry and his administration to claim victory on job creation when the reality is that season jobs are just that, seasonal, low paying, and not exactly what most Americans would call a good job.

As I stated at the start of this discussion, being unemployed and facing a Christmas on unemployment I'm betting a lot of unemployed parents would welcome having the extra income for presents. If you're past the limit on unemployment I'm sure it would REALLY help.

I've never been unemployed in my life so I don't know how seasonal work affects your unemployment. You can try to spin it but there are lots of unemployment every Christmas season, no matter who is in office.

If you are employed and need a little extra for the family, seasonal work is also a possibility.

To my point and Renegade CJ's as well, why bother with a regular job when a check comes in the mail every month and you can market your skills under the table? Why not go on the dole, collect welfare and food stamps, and refurbish a neighbor's bathroom or deck and take the money for those jobs under the table?

Ever increasing entitlements are ruining the American work ethic, it's no longer the fault of the worker if he doesn't have a job and isn't looking for one either. There is no social stigma hanging over people who can't afford healthcare or food because they are too dependent on government handouts. It's now socially acceptable to be unemployed and proud of it, fewer and fewer citizens feel that they are responsible for their own well being and success in a Capitalist society.

Why bother with a regular job when you can work under the table?

Two words: Health Insurance

Raees wrote: Why bother with a regular job when you can work under the table?

Two words: Health Insurance

:scared: Do you mean to tell me that Obamacare won't cover everyone?! Lower your expectations and get ready for an economy that will be Spartan at best if we are subjected to four more years of Obama. The worst part? Americans will be officially too stupid to know what is best for them and too lazy to do anything about it.