US temp staffing hours edged up 0.8% in the week ended Feb. 10 compared to the previous week, but they were down 12% year over year, according to the latest SIA | Bullhorn Staffing Indicator report.

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Competitive pressures remain elevated, but there are opportunities for staffing firms that have developed a competitive advantage through technology, service offerings or both. For information on market dynamics, corporate members can see SIA’s latest forecast.

Read the full SIA | Bullhorn Staffing Indicator online.