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Pulse survey: Temp revenue growth accelerates in October

December 01, 2015

US temporary staffing revenue rose a median 11% year over year in October among staffing firms taking part in Staffing Industry Analysts’ monthly Pulse Survey. The 11% growth in October is a slight acceleration from the 10% growth rate reported in September.

“Healthcare staffing continues to be the superstar, with all four sub-segments growing at a rate of over 20% year over year on a median basis,” said Research Analyst Ziv Tepman. "Another bright note was an improvement in the engineering/design segment, which had experienced a rough September.”

The report found median year-over-year revenue growth accelerated in the following staffing segments in October from September:

  • Travel nursing: to 51% from 38%
  • Locum tenens: to 55% from 26%
  • Allied healthcare: to 23% from 15%
  • Per diem nursing: to 25% from 20%
  • Engineering/design: to 3% from -2%

Median year-over-year revenue growth decelerated in the following staffing segments in October from September:

  • Office/clerical: to 5% from 8%
  • Industrial: to 4% from 7%
  • Legal: to 3% from 10%
  • Marketing/creative: to 5% from 8%

Median year-over-year revenue growth remained unchanged in IT and finance/accounting, both at 10%.

Pulse Survey results are based on a monthly survey of US staffing firms. Data from the month of October was submitted by individuals from 139 staffing companies.

The full Pulse Survey Report is available to firms that take part in the survey. Features include data on bill rate trends, data split by US regions, and tables with a snapshot of year-over-year and month-over-month revenue growth for the most recent month.

To participate in the December Pulse Survey, click here.