The Staffing IndustryToday, staffing is one of the fastest growing industries in the country. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the staffing industry is expected to create more jobs than any other industry over the next ten years. Flexible staffing has grown rapidly during the past 16 years. Click here to see a growth chart from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The staffing industry is taking an increasingly prominent role as a "labor market intermediary" between employers and employees. Over 90% of U.S. businesses use staffing services. For employers, staffing firms lower the costs of hiring by handling recruiting, screening, and testing. For employees, staffing firms provide income, flexible work assignments, and a bridge to permanent jobs. Industrial staffing makes up a significant part of the staffing workforce. Data from the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the industrial sector employs more than one million people-more than 35% of all temporary and contract employees-making it the largest employer of the staffing sectors. |
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