Facts About the Staffing Industry
JOBS
We are the JOB
people. The staffing industry places millions of people in millions
of jobs.
- 2 million people per day are employed by staffing companies
- 79% of temporary employees work full-time, virtually the same as
the rest of the work force
- 90% of American companies use staffing firms
FLEXIBILITY
The
staffing industry offers flexibility to both employees and
companies. People choose when, where and how they want to work.
Companies get the skilled employees they need to keep fully staffed
during busy times.
- 64% of assigned employees say flexible work time is important to
them
- 81% of companies cite labor force flexibility as the overriding
reason for employing contingent and temporary workers
BRIDGE
Project work
is a superb bridge to full-time employment. People can try out a
prospective employer and showcase their skills before making a
long-term decision.
- 74% of temporary employees say it's a great way to get a
full-time job
- 72% of temporary employees go on to full-time jobs
CHOICE
Many people
choose temporary work as an employment option. They can select their
work schedule and choose among a variety of diverse and challenging
assignments.
- 43% of assigned employees say needing time for family was an
important factor in their job decision
- 29% of assigned employees say they work for a staffing company
because they like the diversity and challenge of different jobs
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