It's hard to believe but true.
Thanksgiving is just a month away.
And that means retailers are already staffing up for their busiest shopping season of the year. Facing a low unemployment rate and keen competition for workers, many retailers are offering more incentives than usual, including sign-on bonuses, to attract seasonal help. Macy's East is representative. The bonuses are paid in addition to the employee's regular earnings. Of course, employee discounts, traditionally an attraction for those who work in retail, are also being offered to seasonal employees as well as full-time staff.