How long do people hold temporary jobs?
While specific jobs may last a few hours to several years, the best estimates for the average tenure of temporary and contract employees range from three to four months.
What types of assignments do staffing companies offer?
Jobs range from day laborer to chief executive officer and are available in virtually all occupations.
What are the trends in the kinds of jobs being assigned?
The fastest growth is ccurring in professional and technical occupations.
How many staffing companies are there in the U.S.?
There are about 6,000 firms that have been in business a year or more. Those companies operate approximately 20,000 offices.
What kind of pay and benefits do temporary and contract employees receive?
To attract the most qualified employees, staffing services offer highly competitive wages and benefits. The average temporary or contract employee earns around $12 per hour. Some earn more than their permanent counterparts. Most staffing companies offer health insurance as well as vacation and holiday pay.
What kinds of services do staffing companies provide?
Staffing companies offer a wide range of employment-related services and solutions, including temporary and contract staffing, recruiting and permanent placement, outsourcing and outplacement, training, and human resource consulting.
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Sources: American Staffing Association, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,
Staffing Industry Analysts, Omnicomp Group
Contact: Jessica Lautz Director of Research
703-253-2048
jlautz@americanstaffing.net