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In today's workplace, flexibility can be a distinct
advantage. Whether you're looking for a short-term job to
develop new skills or that next great career opportunity,
staffing companies can deliver great opportunities. Some quick
facts:
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Nearly 3 million people per day are
employed by staffing companies across the United States.
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11.4 million temporary and contract
employees are hired by U.S. staffing companies over the
course of a year.
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79% of staffing employees work full time
- virtually the same as the rest of the workforce.
Flexibility
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.
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66% of staffing employees say flexible
work time is important to them.
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64% of staffing employees report that
their work gives them the scheduling flexibility and the
time for family that they desire.
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990% of client businesses say staffing
companies give them flexibility to keep fully staffed during
busy times.
Career Opportunities
Staffing agencies offer real career opportunities. Temporary
positions can become long-term, and a large number of companies
utilize the probationary hire (temp-to-hire) service offered by
staffing firms as an integral part of their company's hiring
plans.
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88% of staffing employees say that
temporary or contract work made them more employable.
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77% of staffing employees say it’s a good
way to obtain a permanent job.
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80% of staffing clients say staffing
firms offer a good way to find people who can become
permanent employees.
Choice
Many people choose temporary and contract work as an employment
option. They can select their work schedules and choose among a
variety of diverse and challenging assignments
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67% of staffing employees say choice of
assignments was an important factor in their job decision.
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23% of staffing employees have little or
no interest in a permanent job—they prefer the alternative
arrangement over traditional employment.
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33% of staffing employees say they work
for a staffing company because they like the diversity and
challenge of different jobs.
Source: American Staffing Association
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