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During a year, staffing companies hire 16 million temporary and contract employees. Temporary employees are hired for a limited period of time. Such employees may be hired on a contract, casual, part-time, or full-time basis, but the employment is temporary. For many, searching for a job consists of looking for full-time, permanent positions. However, a temporary assignment can offer many benefits. There is often a bias against temporary employment, but these assumptions lead many people to miss out on the benefits that temporary positions can provide.

U.S. employers expanded payrolls by 943,000 jobs in July 2021, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Employers in Leisure and Hospitality continue to lead in hiring, followed by Local Government Education, and Professional and Business Services.

The staffing industry has gone through many changes since the first agency was founded in 1906. Staffing agencies operate within the business services industry, finding workers for client companies. Unlike recruitment companies, staffing firms primarily deal with temporary and contract positions. Companies depend on staffing employees to help them get through busy seasons, support significant projects, and foster business growth. Staffing agencies provide a company with customized services based on their resources and needs.

U.S. employers expanded payrolls by 850,000 in June, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Employers in leisure and hospitality continue to lead in hiring, adding 343,000 last month as pandemic restrictions and health concerns continue to decrease.

According to a GWL survey, 71% of Americans currently work remotely at least one day a week. Of those who are working remotely, 77% report that they are more productive when remote. Remote work is working from anywhere other than the office, so your home, a café, or even outside.

Companies turn to staffing agencies when they need assistance filling positions or want to outsource HR responsibilities. According to the SIA’s staffing industry forecast, they predict that staffing revenue will reach $134.7 billion in 2021, representing an 11% increase. As a result, staffing agencies play a vital role in meeting the increasing demand for qualified employees.