Temporary jobs sector experiencing growth spurt

Publish date
09/03/2010
Source
MSNBC.com
Main Category
Economy - US
Article Summary

The staffing firm of Adecco SA reports that it is experiencing a rebound in demand for temporary workers.  According to their figures, the demand for temporary workers, which is considered a leading economic indicator, posted its highest year-over-year growth rate since 1991 with a gain of 22.0%.  Additionally, the measure of demand for light-industrial workers increased at a year-over-year growth rate of 50.0%.  The increase adds greater confidence to the idea of a rebound for the national economy.

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