Holiday Hiring Demand Drops Off, a Warning for Job Market

Businesses need fewer extra workers for holiday jobs this fall after fighting in recent years to find enough staff to stock shelves, fill boxes and deliver packages during the year-end rush.

That could be a warning of a weakening labor market, which is already showing signs of cooling.

Businesses need fewer extra workers for holiday jobs this fall after fighting in recent years to find enough staff to stock shelves, fill boxes and deliver packages during the year-end rush.

That could be a warning of a weakening labor market, which is already showing signs of cooling.