Here is the latest research from Staffing Industry Analysts.

INSIGHT - Hottest (and coldest) US staffing metro markets
*Hottest markets: Baltimore, MD; Houma-Thibodaux, LA; and Fresno, CA
*Weakest markets: Tampa Bay, FL; Detroit, MI; and Phoenix, AZ
*41% of metros see accelerating pace of contraction

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BRIEFING - Day temp turbulence in Japan
*Fullcast's operations suspended for one month
*Firm plans to get out of temp staffing on a day-by-day basis
*Government may prohibit practice

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