The October 2024 Holiday Hiring Preview Workforce Report found continued focus on labor market conditions as employers prepared for the busy holiday season. Job openings remained higher than in September 2023, indicating sustained demand for workers, while application activity stayed relatively stable. However, hiring volumes were down 4% year over year, suggesting employers were being more selective and cautious despite maintaining open positions. The report examined hiring trends in the retail and transportation sectors, comparing current activity with previous holiday seasons to assess seasonal workforce demand. It also explored consumer sentiment ahead of the peak shopping period, including where consumers planned to shop and whether they intended to seek seasonal employment to supplem

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