Target Corporate Newsroom: Target Readies Team For Holiday With More Hours, Pay And Training

Press release from the Target Corporate Newsroom:

September 23, 2021

Target plans to provide 5 million more hours to existing team members, putting more than $75 million more into paychecks in preparation for an exceptional holiday shopping experience

Target plans to provide 5 million more hours to existing team members, putting more than $75 million more into paychecks in preparation for an exceptional holiday shopping experience

Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today shared plans to build on years of investments in its team by providing five million more hours to current stores team members this holiday shopping season, resulting in more than $75 million more in pay for its existing team. Through a new mobile scheduling app, the retailer will also provide all team members the opportunity to conveniently choose or swap shifts that align with their schedules.

The retailer’s latest investments build on its support for team members through industry-leading starting wages, benefits, training and opportunities for career growth.

Preferred Schedules, More Hours and Flexibility

For more than a year, Target has been evolving its store staffing model to provide more stable hours and paychecks for its team, leveraging new technology and training options.

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