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BLS: Staffing Employment Resumes Growth in August
The staffing industry added jobs in August after exhibiting no employment growth in July, according to the latest data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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  ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report
Staffing employment in August is 27% higher than in the same month last year, according to the ASA Staffing Index.
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Staffing in the News

"IT Job Seekers Tapping Into Social Media"
News.CNET.com

Sept. 9, 2010: Among the IT professionals surveyed, 41% said they've used social media sites as part of their search for work.

"Fed's Beige Book Shows Widespread "Deceleration" In The Economy"
Finance.Yahoo.com

Sept. 8, 2010: Demand for temporary staffing services remained on an upward trend, with increases noted by Boston, Philadelphia, Richmond, and Minneapolis, although Chicago pointed to a slight softening during the reporting period.

"Trend in Temp Hiring Doesn't Bode Well for Overall Jobs Picture"
Blogs.NYTimes.com

Sept. 7, 2010: Starting last winter and into this spring, the hiring of temporary workers surged, giving hope that companies were poised to convert those hires to permanent ones.


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