Staffing Stats
The unemployed-vacancy ratio increased in May, from 0.8 unemployed persons per job opening to 0.9 persons, meaning there are in total only slightly more job openings than job seekers. The ratio helps measure the relative scarcity of workers, with a lower value indicating a tighter job market. ASA research shows staffing employment tends to rise when demand for workers exceeds the number of job seekers. Learn more about the determinants of staffing demand in the article “Forecasting Staffing Demand: The Metrics That Matter” in the March–April 2025 issue of
Staffing Success magazine.
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