There Are Fewer Holiday Jobs This Year. Employers Have More of the 'Power'

Retailers may not need as much help this holiday season. Spencer Platt / Getty Images Close Key Takeaways Looking for a short-term job to help with holiday expenses? Be prepared for some stiff competition. Landing holiday work is likely to be harder and come with less perks this season, retail and labor experts said, as companies will likely be more conservative about bringing on help as consumer sentiment plunges and executives brace for a potential consumer slowdown. Seasonal hires could hit a low not see ...