Seasonal hiring is up so far in 2026, but demand is changing across roles
The uptick in job postings for seasonal roles may be an early sign of labor market optimism.

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The uptick in job postings for seasonal roles may be an early sign of labor market optimism.
“I really would resist optimizing every decision for the next title.”
The move is part of a wider public-private partnership to employ more young people.
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“It makes it much much harder for the employer ultimately to do their job of determining who”s the right fit for the role and who’s going to be successful in this role when we hire them.”
Employers aren’t stepping up to help their workers navigate these changes.
“All of this can involve your workforce, which really is a wonderful way to engage them and make them feel part of the solution.”
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