Eight Ways to Fill Seasonal Positions Amid Record-Low Unemployment

3 Min Read By Carol Dunnigan

With the lowest unemployment rate we've seen in two decades, employers are definitely feeling the fact that we are experiencing a job seekers market. The problem is, as the holiday season approaches, we find ourselves in desperate need of seasonal workers. In a job seekers market, if we don’t alter our approach to sourcing, recruiting, and hiring, we'll be left with open jobs and few applicants to fill them. While the lack of workers will affect every size of operator, smaller restaurant operators will most likely struggle with seasonal hiring even more due to lack of brand recognition, limited advertising options, and monetary restraints not allowing for competitive offers.

While you might need to work a little harder than in years past, attracting good seasonal help is still possible. Below are eight strategies to help you find the best candidates to get you through the busy holiday season.

Expand Your Candidate PoolWith unemployment so low, expect to have fewer…