Brits scramble for festive work as searches for Christmas temp jobs surge - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
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Brits scramble for festive work as searches for Christmas temp jobs surge - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
"New research from The Accountancy Partnership has revealed that there was a 23% increase in Google searches for the term 'Christmas temp jobs' this September compared to September 2024. Typically, searches for this rise over October and November, showing that Brits are looking to secure festive income earlier than ever. The study also shows a dramatic long-term rise in job-seeking behaviour around the festive period."
"2024 and 2025 have been challenging for workers in sectors like retail, logistics, and hospitality, where redundancies and reduced hours have hit hard. We're also seeing self-employed people and freelancers exploring temp roles as a way to balance income during slower trading periods. Seasonal work once offered a top-up for festive gifts, but now for many it's a vital buffer to help cover essential bills."
Google searches for 'Christmas temp jobs' rose 23% in September 2025 compared to September 2024. Searches typically peak in October and November, but many people are beginning searches earlier. Search volume increased from 8,100 in September 2023 to 18,100 in September 2025, a 123% rise, and from 5,400 in September 2022 to 18,100 in 2025, a 235% increase. Demand for seasonal roles has become more competitive. Workers in retail, logistics, and hospitality have faced redundancies and reduced hours, prompting self-employed people and freelancers to seek temp roles as income buffers. Businesses are advised to streamline hiring and offer flexibility to attract candidates.
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