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.
Some temporary employees earn more than their permanent counterparts.
Most staffing companies offer health insurance as well as vacation and holiday pay, and many offer retirement plans. Virtually any assigned employee who wants benefits can find a staffing firm that offers them.