The Canadian staffing index rose in August after a trend of moderate year-over-year declines. The index, which measures staffing activity in Canada, rose to a reading of 110, up 8% from August 2015 and 7% from July.

“We note that there were two more working days in August this year compared to last year,” says Timothy Landhuis, research manager at Staffing Industry Analysts, “suggesting that volume in the industry was roughly in line with levels observed last year after adjusting for working days.”

Staffing Industry Analysts produces the index on behalf of the Association of Canadian Search, Employment and Staffing Services.