Elizabeth Armitage had been unemployed for more than two months after a layoff, when she was hired for a contract stint as the study abroad coordinator at Bentley University in Waltham, Mass. “I was looking for anything at that point,” she said. A month later, she became a full-time employee. “Once the school year started, they needed some boots on the ground in the position ASAP,” Armitage said. “I call it the longest work interview ever. But it gave me a chance to get to know the team.” For job seeke ...

Core Insights - DICK'S Sporting Goods plans to hire approximately 14,000 seasonal employees for the 2025 holiday season, with a recruitment event called "National Signing Day" on October 22, 2025 [1][3] - Foot Locker, now part of DICK'S, will add around 4,750 team members across various store locations in North America during the holiday season [2] - The company emphasizes its positive workplace culture, having been recognized on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail List and receiving Great Place to Work certification for five consecutive years [3] Hiring Plans - DICK'S will hire over 9,100 seasonal teammates for its DICK'S Sporting Goods, DICK'S House of Sport, and Public Lands locations, along with over 500 for Going, Going, Gone! locations [1] - Seasonal hiring will continue beyond National Signing Day until all positions are filled, with applications available online [6] Store Operations - All DICK'S and US Foot Locker stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, allowing employees to spend time with family, while online shopping will remain available [4] Company Overview - DICK'S Sporting Goods is a leading omni-channel retailer with a diverse brand portfolio, including DICK'S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Public Lands, and Going Going Gone! [8] - The company operates Foot Locker and its subsidiaries, serving the global sneaker community across 20 countries [8] Community Engagement - DICK'S has a strong commitment to youth sports, having donated millions through its Sports Matter program and other initiatives to support under-resourced teams and athletes [9]

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Amazon is gearing up for the holidays with a plan to hire 250,000 works across its U.S. fulfillment and delivery network.  The online commerce giant is hiring full-time, part-time, and seasonal roles, with positions being posted weekly through December. Amazon touted that regular full- and part-time employees earn an average of $23 per hour with benefits, and seasonal employees can earn an average wage of over $19 per hour. The company said it would invest over $1 billion into additional pay and benefits fo ...

Group 1 - Retailers are cautious about hiring goals for the holiday season, with many remaining silent on their plans [3][4] - Factors affecting seasonal hiring include looming tariffs, inflationary pressures, and a shift towards automation and permanent staff [4] - Target is focusing on utilizing existing employees by offering more hours rather than hiring new seasonal staff [5] Group 2 - Retail hiring during the holiday season is projected to fall below 500,000 positions, marking the lowest point since 2009 [7] - Challenger, Gray & Christmas reports a 4% year-over-year decrease in seasonal hiring in 2024, with 543,100 jobs added in Q4 [7] - The retail industry has consistently hired above 500,000 seasonal employees since 2009, following the economic recovery [5]