Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Blue Collar Temporary Workforce To Continue Growing In 2007 Despite Moderating Economic Growth


Staffing Industry Analysts forecasts Temporary Staffing for Industrial Workers To Expand A Solid 5% Next Year After 7% Growth In 2006

The forecast states "the growth of temporary industrial jobs will be approximately the same as the overall growth rate of U.S. temporary workers. Temporary industrial jobs, which have been growing rapidly to keep pace with demand from largely cyclical industries, comprise 4% of the total industrial workforce. In 1980, less than 1% of workers in industrial occupations were employed on a temporary basis."

Staffing Industry Analysts CEO Ron Mester said, "Temporary industrial job growth is slowing somewhat as the economy moderates, but it will continue to grow solidly in 2006 and 2007. For job seekers, the opportunities are with every kind of employer – from small business to the Fortune 50. For employers, temporary workers will play an increasingly important role in remaining competitive in a global marketplace where employment needs change quickly."

Facts from the Forecast:

* The South and the Midwest are the geographic regions with the highest proportion of production and transportation jobs.
* The Sunbelt States have the highest proportion of employment in construction.
* Building and grounds-keeping employment is relatively strong in vacation and retirement metropolitan areas.
* Installation and repair employment is highest in the South. * Overall, industrial temporary staffing is expected to grow $2 billion to $28 billion in 2006.
* Industrial temporary staffing is the largest segment of the temporary staffing industry, employing roughly half of all temporary workers.

Blue Collar Temporary Workforce to Continue Growing in 2007 Despite Moderating Economic Growth. [Staffing Industry Analysts]


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