Staffing & Industry Trends

Check out the January 2018 Employment Trends Infographic for key statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Report and staffing updates from the American Staffing Association.

Check out the December 2017 Employment Trends Infographic for key statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Report and staffing updates from the American Staffing Association.

Check out the November 2017 Employment Trends Infographic for key statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Report and staffing updates from the American Staffing Association.

Check out the September 2017 Employment Trends Infographic for key statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Report and staffing updates from the American Staffing Association.

Check out the September 2017 Employment Trends Infographic for key statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Report and staffing updates from the American Staffing Association.

Check out the June 2017 Employment Trends Infographic for key stats from BLS’s Employment Situation Report and staffing updates from ASA.

Check out the June 2017 Employment Trends Infographic for key stats from BLS’s Employment Situation Report and staffing updates from ASA.

Check out the May 2017 Employment Trends Infographic for key stats from BLS’s Employment Situation Report and staffing updates from ASA.

Check out the April 2017 Employment Trends Infographic for key stats from BLS’s Employment Situation Report and staffing updates from ASA.

Check out the March 2017 Employment Trends Infographic for key stats from BLS’s Employment Situation Report and staffing updates from ASA.

Check out the February 2017 Employment Trends Infographic for key stats from BLS’s Employment Situation Report and staffing updates from ASA.

Check out the January 2017 Employment Trends Infographic for key stats from BLS’s Employment Situation Report and staffing updates from ASA.

Check out the December 2016 Employment Trends Infographic for key stats from BLS’s Employment Situation Report and staffing updates from ASA.

Check out the November 2016 Employment Trends Infographic for key stats from BLS’s Employment Situation Report and staffing updates from ASA.

Check out the October 2016 Employment Trends Infographic for key stats from BLS’s Employment Situation Report and staffing updates from ASA.

Check out the September 2016 Employment Trends Infographic for key stats from BLS’s Employment Situation Report and staffing updates from ASA.

The Conference Board’s Leading Economic index for the US rose 0.4% in July to a level of 124.3 (2010 = 100) after rising 0.3% in June. Separately, the U.S. Department of Labor reported that US initial claims for unemployment fell by 4,000 in the week ended Aug. 16 to a level of 262,000. Reuters reports claims fell more than expected last week, reinforcing views of labor market strength that could encourage the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates soon.

The rate of layoffs in the U.S. dropped to 1.1% in June, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Labor. The report presented an ambiguous picture of the U.S. labor market, highlighting that the rate of hiring has yet to fully recover from the 2007-09 recession.

Check out the August 2016 Employment Trends Infographic for key stats from BLS’s Employment Situation Report and staffing updates from ASA.

The average cost-per-hire is about $4,100, and the average time it takes to fill a position is 42 days, according to the new Human Capital Benchmarking Report from the Society for Human Resource Management.

The U.S. four-week moving average of initial claims for unemployment insurance fell to 256,500 last week, down 1,000 from the previous week’s average, according to seasonally adjusted numbers released by the U.S. Department of Labor. The previous week’s average was revised downward by 250.

TrueBlue Inc. ranked as the largest U.S. industrial staffing firm in terms of industrial temporary staffing revenue, according to Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2016 list of largest U.S. industrial staffing firms. EmployBridge Holding Company and Express Employment Professionals rank second and third, respectively.

According to CareerBuilder’s new mid-year 2016 US job forecast, 32% of hiring managers and human resource professionals plan to hire temporary or contract staff in the second half of 2016, down slightly from the 34% who said the same in a separate survey for the second half of last year.

Check out the July 2016 Employment Trends Infographic for key stats from BLS’s Employment Situation Report and staffing updates from ASA.

Check out the June 2016 Employment Trends Infographic for key stats from BLS’s Employment Situation Report and staffing updates from ASA.

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Staffing employment for the week of May 9–15th was relatively unchanged at 95.94 — remaining above 95 for the fourth consecutive week.

Under a new rule, more workers will be automatically eligible for overtime. This rule will add overtime protections to an estimated 4.2 million more Americans and increase wages for workers by $12 billion over the next 10 years.

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The number of US job openings in March edged up 2.7% from February to almost 8.5 million. However, the number of hires fell 4% from February, which had posted the highest level since 2006.

In April, the labor force participation rate decreased to 62% from March’s 63%, and the employment-population rate edged down to 59.7%.. Are you up-to-date on your employment stats?

The American Staffing Association’s index measuring employment in the US staffing industry edged up to a reading of 94.62 for the week of April 11 to April 17, the highest value of the year.

Alaska posted the highest unemployment rate among all states in March coming in at 6.6%. Illinois and West Virginia closely followed at 6.5% each.

March gained 215,000 nonfarm payroll employment positions while the unemployment rate didn’t shift much at 5 percent. The retail trade sector experienced the largest gains. Find this information and more employment trends in our infographic.

On a seasonally adjusted basis, total nonfarm employment rose by 215,000 jobs in March, with the unemployment rate ticking slightly up from 4.9% to 5.00%.

India’s labor market presents employers and staffing providers with many unique challenges. Because of the demand for high-end technical skills, workers who have these skills are able to be more selective when choosing their employer.

Sometimes you might need to decide between hiring a candidate that either matches the desired skill set or your company’s culture. But which one is more valuable?

The Austin-Round Rock area in Texas and the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood area in Colorado tied for 1st place for reaching February’s lowest unemployment rate. Check out more staffing news in our weekly updates.

In February, 242,000 nonfarm payroll jobs were added and year-to-year staffing job growth averaged 3.8 percent over the past 12 months. Check out our infographic for more key employment trends and information.

Millennials are the largest generation in the workforce and recruiters and hiring managers are trying to determine what attracts this young talent and what companies can do to retain them.

In January, 151,000 nonfarrm payroll jobs were added and the unemployment rate slightly changed to 4.9 percent. Stay up-to-date on employment trends and other key information by checking out our infographic.

More than 290,000 nonfarm payroll jobs were added in December and the business sector saw the largest gain with the addition of 73,000 jobs. Check out our infographic for more employment trends and key information.

211,000 nonfarm payroll jobs were added in November and the unemployment rate stayed at 5 percent. Find this and more key information in our infographic.

Almost half of the American workforce is at risk of being replaced with computers. Recent technology advancements have introduced computerization in many occupations but it’s not exactly a dark outlook, especially for temporary workers.

More than 270,000 nonfarm payroll jobs were added in October and the unemployment rate sat at 5 percent. Check our other key employment trends in our infographic.

Total nonfarm payroll employment added more than 140,000 jobs in September and the health care sector experienced the largest growth with the addition of 34,000 jobs. Check out our infographic for the latest statistics and other important employment trends.

We’re kicking off National Staffing Employee Week by compiling fast facts based on the ASA Staffing Employee Survey

Nonfarm payroll employment added more than 170,000 jobs in August and the health care sector experienced the largest employment gain with 41,000 jobs. Check out other key statistics and employment trends in our infographic.

Check out these seasonal employment stats from 2015 to make sure your staffing needs are covered!

Check out the July 2015 Employment Trends Infographic for the latest statistics and commentary on the staffing industry.

Check out the January 2015 Employment Trends Infographic for the latest statistics and commentary on the staffing industry.

Check out the December 2014 Employment Trends Infographic for the latest statistics and commentary on the staffing industry.

Check out the November 2014 Employment Trends Infographic for the latest statistics and commentary on the staffing industry.

Check out the September 2015 Employment Trends Infographic for the latest statistics and commentary on the staffing industry.

Employment trends indicate the jobs outlook is on the rise. Job openings stand at a seven-year high. Learn the effect that demand is having.

Jobless claims have dropped to their lowest point in seven years, businesses should continue to use staffing firms to meet rising demand.

An addition of 40,400 temporary help jobs marked the greatest increase in temporary help employment in nearly two years.

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Changes to E-Verify are rolling out and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is introducing new fines along with an increase in fine amounts. The agency is also conducing a new round of audits so find out what’s changing and how to keep your company compliant with the law.

In December, nonfarm payroll employment rose by 200,000 jobs, which was up 1.26 percent compared to the previous year. Seasonal hiring was strong and employment in the transportation and warehouse industries spiked.

The Obama administration has stated that immigration compliance is a high priority and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is expected to increase the number of audits this year. There are a few things companies should review, like I-9 compliance procedures, to be better prepared for an inspection.

120,000 nonfarm employment jobs were added in November, which was a 1.23 percent increased compared to November’s numbers from the previous year. While many industries grained jobs, the construction and information sectors lost jobs.

Companies partner with an experienced staffing provider because their operations rely on contingent labor to meet fluctuating demands. But, to receive the most from the partnership, there are three questions every HR leader should ask as they incorporate their contingent workforce strategy with their overall HR strategy.

Nonfarm payroll employment added 117,000 more jobs in July, which was a slight increase from the previous two months. The health care and manufacturing industries experienced job growth while others lost jobs.

As the composition of the workforce becomes more contingent, contingent work is becoming more project-based, professional and dynamic.

Total employment growth continued to stall for the second month in a row. Only 18,000 jobs were added in the month of June.

Two weeks at 4-H camp when I was six years old taught me to embrace the diversity of people and encourage participation from all levels.

Slow growth coupled with a stubborn unemployment rate has experts concerned that the economic recovery may be stalling.

While the employment outlook remains positive, two negatives remain threats: continuing high unemployment and loss of temporary employment.

Unemployment rates continue to decrease slowly, with initial unemployment claims reaching normal levels. Learn more about fast-growing jobs.

Temporary employment jobs are up 15,500, but the gains are not as high as previously forecasted. Do you know why?

Learn more about two positive signs for employment: the downward trend in college graduate unemployment and the decrease in layoffs.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that, while temporary jobs increased in December, overall employment was weak, just 103,000 new jobs.