Recruitment forecast for 120,000 additional employees during the holidays

Target has announced that it will be hiring an additional 120,000 employees this holiday season, a 20% increase over last year's seasonal hires.

In addition to dealing with the heaviest crowds that characterize the holidays, the largest staff will contribute to the growth of Target's online business, the company said.

Target has announced that it will double its staff for digital drives during the holidays; These staff members will help you with Target's pickup and order pickup services, which allow customers to order online and then pick up their purchases at a local Target store or bring them directly to their car.

In addition, 7,500 Target employees will be dedicated to the execution and distribution centers to process freight and fulfill orders online. Current employees at more than 1,800 stores across the country will also receive overtime during the holidays.

"After a good second quarter, we expect a busy holiday season and we want to make sure we have the right teams in all of our stores and distribution and fulfillment centers to deliver a great customer experience," he said. Janna. Potts, responsible for Target stores, in a statement.

All Target employees hired after September 16 will receive a minimum hourly wage of $ 12, the company says, as part of Target's target to increase their base salary to $ 15 by the end of 2020. Seasonal staff will also a team rewards program discount with the potential to win a $ 500 gift card.