Christmas brings a hiring wave every year, like clockwork, to the retail sector. Ensuring stores are fully staffed is essential to maximizing profits and delivering a great Christmas experience for shoppers. This time of the year brings with it the pressure to buy presents for the whole family, and the UK economy has become an exceedingly challenging place to make money. Combine the annual boom in Christmas shoppers and the need to make a few extra quid this time of the year, and the result is a hiring wave sweeping across one of the largest supermarket chains in the country.
Christmas brings with it a hiring wave across the UK retail sector
With the vast majority of people taking their holiday vacation from work, and even those who don’t, all heading down to the local shops to peruse a few Christmas delights for the family to enjoy, retail stores overall experience a boom in the walk-in shoppers making their way through the doors. In order to deal with that surge in foot traffic and potential customers, many large shops and supermarkets open a hiring wave of sorts to bring in temps to help deal with the increase in customers.
There are many factors to consider when hiring a potential candidate, especially those who plan to have a long and beneficial relationship with their prospective employer. However, temps, or temporary workers, often pass muster without many problems, as their employment is usually seasonal. Now that does not make them any less important; in fact, quite the opposite.
Temp workers are the backbone of any developed economy
For any developed nation, the retail sector is a great barometer of the state of capitalism in the nation and often provides a look into the country’s economy. More shops means the populace is spending more money, which in turn means they are making more money. Temps play a vital role in the retail sector, especially as they understand their role and have a certain extraordinary will to get the job done right.
Tesco is looking for 28,500 new staff for the holiday season
Tesco, one of the UK’s largest chains selling some of the country’s most beloved products, is looking for 28,500 new temporary workers for the holiday season, and the company has noted that anyone looking for a little side hustle or those wanting to just earn a few extra quid should head down to apply, as ‘no experience needed’ has been the name of the game.
Tesco has been operating in the UK for generations and has provided employment to thousands of UK citizens, some long-term, and some in the temp department. Now, the company is searching the UK for nearly 30,000 temps with “just the right attitude”, and that brings a “warmth, enthusiasm, and a helpful service to every shopping trip.”
“We’re excited to be recruiting festive colleagues to help make it a season to remember for our customers. With the busy Christmas period ahead, we are looking for people who can bring warmth, enthusiasm and a helpful service to every shopping trip. The jobs will range from serving customers and stocking shelves, to picking orders for home delivery. No day is ever the same, and festive colleagues will be able to feel the impact they make on every shift, as they send customers home with a smile. What’s more, no experience is necessary – just the right attitude.” – Ela Golab, Tesco Group People Services Director
Head down to your local Tesco if you need a few extra pounds this Christmas
If you, or someone you know or love, needs a few extra pounds in your pocket this Christmas, we urge you to take advantage of the hiring wave washing over Tesco stores at the moment. The company has stated that shifts in the morning, midday, and evening are available for temp workers, matching your schedule with your earning ambitions. Christmas time is a wonderful part of the year with lots to offer in the way of entertainment, but shopping can often be a nightmare. Luckily, stores like Tesco are ensuring their shops are staffed to full capacity, and even a little bit more.
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