Temporary Staffing Sees Increase in July

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has spoken. Total quantity of jobs in the U.S. declined by 131,000 last month. This is mostly due to the layoffs of 143,000 Census workers who had completed their short-term job assignments. However, according to the American Staffing Association, staffing employment is up 25% over this same time last year. Additionally, it has shown a steady increase over the last 24-week period.

Also, the Bureau of Labor Statistics stated that the current unemployment rate is still holding steady at 9.5%. Not the oft repeated 10% figure the media touts. That is true in some states like California, but overall the picture is not quite so bleak. In the last 10 months, staffing firms have increased the number of new workers on their payroll by 363,000 workers, despite the recent slowing in job growth. The American Staffing Association also outlined that between July 26 and Aug. 1, 2010, temporary and contract employment saw an increase of 1.75%.
Last month, Express franchisees set an all-time record for one-week sales volume. For the week of June 21-27, 2010, more than $29 million in sales were generated. Express continues to grow, experiencing yet another record of more than $30 million in sales for the week ending August 1.*

Consider discussing the possibility of a staffing franchise with your favorite franchise consultant.