The American Staffing Association’s staffing index rose to a reading of 96.74 in the week of Aug. 7 to Aug. 13, marking the highest value so far this year. Staffing employment was up 1.43% compared to the same week last year.

The index’s four-week moving average rose to 96.30, surpassing a value of 96 for the first time this year. Year-over-year, the four-week average rose by 1.38%.