Will Retailers' Holiday Hiring Take A Hit?

by Rachel Ward, NPR

Expectations are guarded for part-time or short-term employment during the Christmas shopping season. Two large retail chains have opposing strategies: J.C. Penney expects to hire extra workers, while Target plans to give existing employees more hours. Rachel Ward of member station WXXI reports from Rochester, N.Y.

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• Morning Edition, October 5, 2009