U.S. staffing companies employed an average of just under two million temporary and contract workers per week in the third quarter of 2025—an increase of 6,400 workers from the second quarter—according to the American Staffing Association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey. While staffing employment edged up 0.3% from the second quarter, staffing sales declined 1.3% during the same period and were down 8.5% from the third quarter of 2024, a slight deterioration from the 8.0% year-to-year decline recorded in the previous quarter.
Research Webinar: Ghosted, AI-Screened, Unsure—Inside the 2026 Candidate Experience
Join ClearlyRated founder Eric Gregg and vice president of marketing Stephen Banbury for a 30-minute dive into the findings from the 2026 Staffing Candidate Insights Report, ClearlyRated’s annual study of U.S. job seekers. On Oct. 21, 2026, 1 p.m. Eastern time, they’ll unpack what today’s candidates really expect from the staffing relationship and how your firm can win.
Your ATS Was Built for Applicants. What About Everyone Else?
At ASA Staffing World, join FactoryFix and AtWork to learn six practical ways AI can help industrial recruiters reach passive candidates, screen for real skills and move interested candidates into interviews—while keeping recruiters in control.
- Reach candidates who haven’t applied.
- Screen for the work, not just the job title.
- Turn interest into interviews without the calendar chase.
The Year the Job Market Hit a Wall
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U.S. Economy to Ride Tax Cut Tailwind but Faces Risks
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Trump Administration Finalizes 1% Federal Pay Raise for 2026
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Government’s AI Hiring Campaign Draws Interest From 25,000 Hopefuls
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Tyson Foods Cutting 3,200 Jobs
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Last Chance to Save on ASA Professional Development Products—Sale Ends This Week
Time is running out—there are just a couple of days left to take advantage of the ASA professional development sale and save 25% on education and certification products (except certification renewal fees)—including certification packages, exams, and study materials; Staffing Pro Stacks credentialing programs; staffing industry onboarding courses; and more.
Invest in yourself or your team for 2026. Find out how the ASA Certified Staffing Professional® credential will help you stand out in your field, then place your order in the ASA store using the discount code WINTERCERT25 to get 25% off your purchase. The sale ends Dec. 31.
IRS Extends Transition Relief for State Paid Family and Medical Leave Programs Through 2026
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Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Application Fee Upheld by Judge
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Sixth Circuit Recognizes Night Blindness as a Disability
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States Focus on Worker Exposure to Cold Temperatures
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Indeed: 2026 Labor Market Will Look Much Like 2025
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Express: Strong U.S. Hiring Sentiment Faces Reality Check in 2026
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