Jobs
Staffing companies match millions of people to millions of jobs.
- 2 million people per day are employed by staffing companies
- 1 million new jobs have been created by staffing companies over the past eight years.
- 79% of temporary employees work full time
Flexibility
The staffing industry offers flexibility to both employees and companies. People can choose when, where and how they want to work. Companies can get the skills they need to keep full staff during peak times.
- 64% of assigned employees say flexible work time is important to them
- 28% of temporary employees say they work for a staffing company because it gives them the flexibility and time to pursue non-work interests
- 81% of companies cite labor force flexibility as the overriding reason for employing contingent and temporary workers
Bridge
Temporary work provides a bridge to long term employment. People can try out a prospective employer and showcase their skills for a long term job.
- 74% of temporary employees say it's a way to get a long term job
- 72% of temporary employees obtain long term jobs while working for a staffing company.
- 40% of assigned employees are looking for their first long term job or are reentering the job market.