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#StaffingIndex: Staffing employment edged up during the week of April 7-13, with the ASA Staffing Index increasing 0.7% to a rounded value of 84. Staffing jobs were 6.2% lower relative to the same period last year. Visit the #ASADataDashboard at bit.ly/ASAData

“Household consumption persisted to drive growth, supported by increased levels of government spending,” said ASA chief economist Noah Yosif of today’s GDP report. Read his full statement below.

#StaffingIndex: Staffing employment stalled in the week of Jan. 20-26, with the ASA Staffing Index ticking down 0.1% to hold at a rounded value of 82. Staffing jobs were 8.2% lower relative to the same period last year. Visit the #ASADataDashboard at bit.ly/ASAData

#StaffingIndex: Staffing employment increased during the week of Jan. 6-12, with the ASA Staffing Index rising 5.9% to a rounded value of 81. Staffing jobs were 8.5% lower relative to the same period last year. Visit the #ASADataDashboard at bit.ly/ASAData

“In holding interest rates steady, the Fed started 2025 much like it did 2024 – hawkish but hopeful for a breakthrough on inflation by maintaining a cautious approach to monetary policy,” said ASA chief economist Noah Yosif of today’s Federal Reserve interest rate decision.

#StaffingIndexStaffing employment ticked down by 1.5% in the week of Oct. 7-Oct. 13 to a rounded value of 89. Staffing jobs were down 10.7% compared with the same week last year. To see more, visit the #ASADataDashboard at bit.ly/ASAData #staffing #recruiting

#StaffingIndex: Staffing employment edged down in the week of Sept. 23-29, with the ASA Staffing Index decreasing by 0.3% but holding at a rounded value of 90. Staffing jobs were down 11.1% relative to the same week last year. Visit the #ASADataDashboard bit.ly/ASAData

#StaffingIndex: Staffing employment edged up in the week of Sept. 16-22, with the ASA Staffing Index increasing by 0.3% to hold at a rounded value of 90. Staffing jobs were down 11.7% compared to the same week last year. Visit the #ASADataDashboard at bit.ly/ASAData

"The lagged effects of a cooling labor market are beginning to catch up with consumer confidence,” said ASA chief economist Noah Yosif. Read his statement on the September #CCI report below.

Our own @StaffingData chief economist Noah Yosif's analysis of temporary help services was featured in today's @rc_markets. Check out the op-ed below! realclearmarkets.com/2024/09… #staffing #recruitment #bls #JOLTS #JobsReport

Curious about the stats behind the #staffing industry? The ASA website features the latest (and most comprehensive) data available on the size and scope of the U.S. staffing and recruiting industry. Find more #StaffingStats on our website!

#StaffingIndex: Staffing employment ticked down during the week of Apr. 15-21, with the ASA Staffing Index declining by 0.4% to a rounded value of 89. Staffing jobs were down 9.0% compared to the same week last year. Visit the #ASADataDashboard at bit.ly/ASAData

"...Today’s GDP numbers cast doubt on the capacity of the economy, especially consumers, to weather such an [interest rate] extension." Check out ASA Chief Economist Noah Yosif in @usnews' @timsmart2's #GDP report usnews.com/news/economy/arti… #staffing #recruitment #economy #Jobs

#StaffingIndex: Staffing employment rose during the week of Mar. 4-10, with the ASA Staffing Index increasing by 0.4% to hold at a rounded value of 90. Staffing jobs were down 8.6% compared to the same week last year. Visit the #ASADataDashboard at bit.ly/ASAData

Breaking: Our newest #WorkforceMonitor survey with @HarrisPoll found that 68% of Baby Boomers believe their age puts them at a disadvantage when looking for a new job. #jobs #employment

ASA Chief Economist Noah Yosif is featured in @Kiplinger's @danburrows article talking today's #CPI report kiplinger.com/investing/febr…

#StaffingIndex: Staffing employment edged down in the week of Feb. 19-25, with the ASA Staffing Index decreasing by 0.2% to a rounded value of 89. Staffing jobs were down 9.5% compared to the same week last year. To see more, visit the #ASADataDashboard at bit.ly/ASAData

#StaffingIndex: Staffing employment waned in the week of Feb. 5-11, with the ASA Staffing Index falling by 0.8% to hold at a rounded value of 91. Staffing jobs were down 10.6% compared to the same week last year. To see more, visit the #ASADataDashboard at bit.ly/ASAData

“Despite an uncertain outlook for monetary policy, the first CPI numbers of 2024 still indicate a controlled cooldown in economic activity, which is poised to support both employers and employees within the labor market,” said ASA's Noah Yosif on the Jan #CPIReport.