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.
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December 29, 2025
The Year the Job Market Hit a Wall
U.S. Economy to Ride Tax Cut Tailwind but Faces Risks
Trump Administration Finalizes 1% Federal Pay Raise for 2026
Government’s AI Hiring Campaign Draws Interest From 25,000 Hopefuls
Tyson Foods Cutting 3,200 Jobs
IRS Extends Transition Relief for State Paid Family and Medical Leave Programs Through 2026
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Application Fee Upheld by Judge
Sixth Circuit Recognizes Night Blindness as a Disability
States Focus on Worker Exposure to Cold Temperatures
Indeed: 2026 Labor Market Will Look Much Like 2025
Express: Strong U.S. Hiring Sentiment Faces Reality Check in 2026
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