El Corte Inglés to hire 6,000 seasonal workers for Christmas
What: El Corte Inglés strengthens its holiday operations by hiring 6,000 seasonal workers, with a significant focus on first-time employees and comprehensive training programs across both sales and logistics functions.
Why it is important: The staffing strategy reflects the retail industry's growing recognition that successful holiday operations require both experienced workers and fresh talent, supported by structured training programmes.
El Corte Inglés has announced plans to reinforce its operations with 6,000 seasonal workers for the Christmas campaign, strategically distributing them across key areas including toys, fashion, food, hospitality, logistics, and online commerce. The recruitment strategy notably allocates 40% of positions to young people gaining their first work experience, while the remaining 60% goes to professionals with previous experience. The company has developed a specific training programme to ensure new recruits can effectively adapt to various roles, from sales and customer service to logistics operations.
IADS Notes: El Corte Inglés's hiring of seasonal workers aligns with broader industry trends in holiday workforce planning during 2024. While other major retailers are making similar moves, with John Lewis recruiting of 12,500 staff and M&S hiring 11,000 workers, El Corte Inglés's approach is notable for its focus on both sales and logistics operations, reflecting the importance of omnichannel demands, as evidenced by Macy's recruitment of 31,500 seasonal workers across both store operations and distribution centers.
