As the summer season kicks into high gear, recruiters are once again facing the complex task of setting hiring targets. This time, though, they have to do it against the backdrop of a more cautious consumer. While overall labor demand remains resilient, the story across hotels, restaurants, and air travel is more nuanced.
The state of travel
Leisure and hospitality has been one of the brighter spots in the labor market recently. The sector added 48,000 jobs in May, pushing its three-month average gain to nearly 41,000 — a solid pace of growth as employers gear up for peak vacation