America's workforce is changing as more and more people are looking for the flexibility that temporary work provides. Companies are tapping into the flexible labor market to keep fully staffed during busy times. While specific jobs may last from a few hours to several years, the best estimates for the average tenure of assigned employees range from 3 to 5 months.
Jobs range from ditch digger to CEO and are available in virtually all occupations.
The fastest growth during the past 10 years has occurred in the professional occupations. There are about 7,000 firms that have been in business a year or more. Those companies operate approximately 21,400 offices. The American Staffing Association represents 1,600 companies that operate 13,000 offices. To attract the most qualified employees, staffing services offer highly competitive wages and benefits.