11-28-2013, 03:58 PM
I think that there are more than enough people who have no problem working today to go around. Especially at double time or time and a half. I think DinerDave hit it spot on. If your store doesn't have enough people who want to work then you need to diversify and get more flexible employees.It sounds harsh, but it really isn't. There are some people who absolutely won't work on holidays and there are some people who don't care at all and welcome the extra money. You need to have a good mix of both in retail or you are in trouble.
I worked retail for 8 years in highschool and through college. I always worked Thanksgiving day, usually 8 to 12 hours. That next paycheck was amazing and really did help out at Christmas time. These days my job gives me plenty of time off on the holidays as we are gone, but if there was a need I would be in the office today.
I worked retail for 8 years in highschool and through college. I always worked Thanksgiving day, usually 8 to 12 hours. That next paycheck was amazing and really did help out at Christmas time. These days my job gives me plenty of time off on the holidays as we are gone, but if there was a need I would be in the office today.