American Staffing Association News

Americans' expectations about employment may be shifting away from traditional notions of what a job looks like: a recent poll asked respondents whether they were more likely to accept temporary work this year than last—and 75% said yes. ASA is cited.

Temporary help experienced substantial job growth in February, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. ASA is cited.

The beaten-down U.S. labor market has had a negative impact on a wide swath of corporate America, but some staffing firms are showing better results that may herald a stronger jobs rebound.

Nearly one in five Los Angeles businesses plan to add workers during the next fiscal quarter, an encouraging sign that the recession's grip is easing, according to a staffing firm survey. One staffing expert said employers are still hiring more temporary workers than filling permanent positions.

It is a pretty good time to be a temporary worker if you are trying to get back into the work force.

Perhaps another sign the job market may be warming up: temporary employment is on the rise.

A Suncoast staffing firm is seeing a slight increase in employers looking for temporary workers in certain sectors.

The continued rise in temporary employment signals that businesses are not convinced the recovery is under way. Temporary help provides the flexibility employers seek in uncertain times, letting them be more responsive to changes in market demand.

New reports suggest that for the fifth month in a row temporary staffing firms have seen an increase in companies seeking temporary workers.

British staffing company de Poel warns that even as the economy improves, recruiting too many permanent staff too quickly could lead to "financial danger."

Whether it's a temporary job or permanent employment, Nevada's job seekers are becoming more flexible in their search.

The U.S. Department of Labor announced Friday that while overall employment has declined, payrolls in the temporary help services sector have increased for the fifth month in a row.

Regarding health care reform, Jeff Joerres, CEO of ASA member Manpower, said the uncertainty of the outcome of the health care debate in Washington was keeping U.S. employers from hiring.

The layoffs that thinned the ranks of associates at Boston-area law firms have subsided, and legal recruiters say firms are more receptive to hiring as business picks up in a variety of practice areas.

One of the standout numbers in the BLS's latest jobs report is the the rise in temporary service jobs—a sign of recovery.

Metro Atlanta has shed 8.1% of its jobs since late 2007, or 201,000 positions. If the market is going to shift to growth, the signs ought to be visible first at staffing firms, which get calls from companies that need to meet customer demand right away.

A discussion with Tig Gilliam of ASA member Adecco about the latest jobs data from the government.

A discussion with Jeff Joerres of ASA member Manpower about the latest jobs data from the government.

Correspondent John Yang reports growth in temporary employment as reported in the BLS's latest government jobs data. The segment includes an interview with an executive from ASA member Kelly Services and an anecdote about a temporary employee who took an assignment through the staffing company. (Please note: The segment appears after the Pentagon shooting news in the video clip.)

The U.S. unemployment rate held at 9.7 percent and payrolls fell less than forecast, indicating the labor market strengthened even as East Coast snowstorms forced some employers to temporarily close. Strengthening was also shown through the rise in temporary employment. Payrolls at temporary-help staffing firms often turn up before total employment because companies prefer to see a steady increase in demand before taking on permanent staff.