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We are the jobs people. Staffing companies match millions of people to millions of jobs.
- 1 million new jobs have been created by staffing companies over the last 5 years.
- 80% of temporary employees work full time, virtually the same as the rest of the workforce.
The staffing industry offers flexibility to both employees and companies. People can choose when, where, and how they want to work. Companies can get the skills they need to keep fully staffed during busy times.
- 28% of assigned employees say they work for a staffing company because it gives them the flexibility and time to pursue non-work interests.
- 81% of companies cite labor force flexibility as the overriding reason for employing contingent and temporary workers.
Temporary work provides a bridge to permanent employment. People can try out a perspective employer and showcase their skills for a permanent job.
- 72% of temporary employees go on to permanent jobs.
- 40% of assigned employees are looking for their first permanent job or are re-entering the job market.
Many people choose temporary work as an employment option. They can select their work schedule and choose among a variety of diverse and challenging assignments.
- 43% of assigned employees say needing time for family is an important factor to them in their job decision.
- 29% of assigned employees say they work for a staffing company because they like the diversity and challenge of different jobs.
The staffing industry provides free training for millions of assigned employees to help meet today's demand for skilled workers.
- 4.8 million assigned employees received skills training worth $720 million in 1997.
- 70% of temporary employees say they gained new skills through their assignments.
Sources: American Staffing Association, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, The Conference Board
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