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In holiday ‘war for talent,’ retailers offer turkey dinners and haircut deals to lure temp workers

September 29, 2018 /

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It’s only September, but the holiday hiring frenzy is in full swing.

For proof, just walk through the mall: "We’re hiring and we’d love to meet you," signs outside Pottery Barn and Pottery Barn Kids said on a recent weekday at Tysons Corner Center, a sprawling shopping mall outside Washington.

"Make our house your home," offered White House Black Market. "Join our team of outsiders," urged L.L. Bean. The clothing chain Express was looking for "fashion lovers," while the Lego store wanted "energetic, enthusiastic" employees.

By Abha Bhattarai

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/in-holiday-war-for-talent-retailers-offer-turkey-dinners-and-haircuts-to-lure-temp-workers/2018/09/28/84790d66-c1b5-11e8-b338-a3289f6cb742_story.html?utm_term=.dadebbe35440