Staffing jobs rose 2.1% year-to-year in the third quarter of 2022, and U.S. staffing companies employed an average of 2.8 million temporary and contract workers per week, according to data released today by ASA. Temporary and contract staffing sales totaled $39.0 billion in the third quarter, an increase of 7.9% from the third quarter of 2021.

“Demand for staffing services remains healthy amid a tight labor market and continued economic uncertainty,” said Richard Wahlquist, ASA president and chief executive officer. “U.S. businesses recognize that staffing companies are uniquely equipped to meet the hiring challenges of today and provide them with the workers and the workforce agility they need to compete, grow, and thrive in the year ahead.”

Staffing employment and sales have historically seen quarter-to-quarter gains following first quarter declines. Third-quarter data have shown a slight deviation from this trend—staffing jobs edged down by 0.3% (about 9,000 jobs) quarter-to-quarter, but temporary and contract staffing sales grew by 1.4%.

Do you know the corporate employee turnover rate for the staffing industry? Are you curious about what benefits other staffing companies offer to their temporary and contract employees?

The ASA Staffing Operations Benchmarking Survey, which was recently relaunched for 2023, provides data and company benchmarks that focus specifically on temporary and contract staffing—and direct hire search and placement services—to assist you in making strategic business decisions.

ASA member staffing companies that complete the survey receive early access to a discounted, personalized version of the final report. Visit americanstaffing.net to learn more and register.

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Learn more about the most prestigious certification program in the staffing industry, and then place your order in the ASA store. Use the discount code HOLIDAY22 by Dec. 31 and save 20%.

As reports of large tech layoffs and skyrocketing mortgage rates continue to dominate news headlines, more and more U.S. workers are preparing for future economic uncertainty.

According to a recent American Staffing Association Workforce Monitor® online survey conducted by The Harris Poll, 58% of adults are likely to get a second job or “side hustle” in the next year to supplement their primary income. While the likelihood of taking on an additional role decreases with age, with 72% of Gen Z (18-25) and 67% of Millennials (26-41) considering a side hustle compared to just 30% of Baby Boomers (58-76), a majority of the workforce may be boosting their resources as inflation continues.

“As employers focus on reducing expenses and belt tightening, workers are considering turning to second jobs or extra shifts to make ends meet,” said Richard Wahlquist, president and chief executive officer at ASA.

Whether you’re looking for career guidance or want to help advance future leaders in the staffing and recruiting industry, you can benefit from the ASA Mentor Match program. This ASA resource is designed for staffing industry professionals interested in growing professionally and networking with fellow ASA members.

Mentor Match allows members to make valuable industry connections, define career goals, and gain insight from staffing peers by pairing participants, based on topics of expertise, for a mentoring relationship that is slated to last six months.

Applications for the six-month cycle that begins in January 2023 will be accepted through tomorrow, Dec. 7. Visit americanstaffing.net/mentormatch to get started as a mentor or mentee. Questions? Contact ASA at 703-253-2020 or volunteer@americantaffing.net.

Do you know the corporate employee turnover rate for the staffing industry? Are you curious about what benefits other staffing companies offer to their temporary and contract employees?

The ASA Staffing Operations Benchmarking Survey, which has just been relaunched for 2023, provides data and company benchmarks that focus specifically on temporary and contract staffing—and direct hire search and placement services—to assist you in making strategic business decisions.

ASA member staffing companies that complete the survey receive early access to a discounted, personalized version of the final report. Visit americanstaffing.net to learn more and register.

Whether you’re looking for career guidance or want to help advance future leaders in the staffing and recruiting industry, you can benefit from the ASA Mentor Match program. This ASA resource is designed for staffing industry professionals interested in growing professionally and networking with fellow ASA members.

Mentor Match allows members to make valuable industry connections, define career goals, and gain insight from staffing peers by pairing participants, based on topics of expertise, for a mentoring relationship that is slated to last six months.

Applications for the six-month cycle that begins in January 2023 will be accepted through Dec. 7. Visit americanstaffing.net/mentormatch to get started as a mentor or mentee. Questions? Contact ASA at 703-253-2020 or volunteer@americantaffing.net.

Can you offer solutions for the challenges that staffing firms face today? ASA is looking for experts in the staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry to share their experience and expertise with the ASA community.

Opportunities are available for Staffing World, the ASA annual convention and expo, and for ASA Webinars in 2023. Staffing World 2023 takes place Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC.

Industry experts, and business professionals in other disciplines pertinent to the staffing industry, should submit proposals for

• Staffing World Breakout Sessions: Concurrent, interactive sessions between 45 and 75 minutes long
• Staffing World Knowledge Hub Tech Talks: 10-minute talks on technology topics important to the industry
• Staffing World Knowledge Hub Speed Talks: 10-minute talks on general topics important to the industry
• ASA Webinars: Produced Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning at 2 p.m. Eastern time. ASA also offers micro learning opportunities that can be scheduled at different times and shorter intervals.

For more information and to start your Staffing World submission, visit americanstaffing.net/presenters. To start your ASA Webinar submission, visit ASA Central. The deadline for ASA webinar and Staffing World Breakout Session proposals is Jan. 31, 2023, and the deadline for Staffing World Knowledge Hub talks is May 31.

Participate in the ASA Staffing Operations Benchmarking Survey and gain exclusive online access to a wealth of data and company benchmarks that focus specifically on temporary and contract staffing and direct hire search and placement services. This survey provides an up-to-date collection of indispensable data that informs decision-making so your staffing company can position itself for growth and increased margins. Participating companies receive early access to a discounted, personalized version of the final report.

The survey is based on peer input from staffing companies of varying sizes from across the U.S. and features more than 120 benchmarks for temporary and contract staffing, and direct hire search and placement services. Learn more and register to participate at americanstaffing.net.

Staffing employment was steady in the week of Nov. 7–13, edging up 0.3% to hold at a rounded value of 108. Staffing companies mentioned several factors—including conversions of temporary workers to permanent, a holiday, and seasonal business fluctuations—as barriers preventing further growth. Staffing jobs were up 0.5% from the same week last year.

New starts rose in the 45th week of the year, increasing by 1% from the prior week. Nearly four in 10 staffing companies (39%) reported gains in new assignments week-to-week.

The ASA Staffing Index four-week moving average edged up from the prior week to hold at a rounded value of 108, as temporary and contract staffing employment for the four weeks ending Nov. 13 was 1.3% higher than the same period in 2021.

“Staffing employment remains slightly above the level seen at this time in 2021, though the gap has narrowed in recent weeks,” said Tim Hulley, ASA assistant director of research.

This week, containing the 12th day of the month, will be used in the November monthly employment situation report scheduled to be issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dec. 2.