Here is the latest research from Staffing Industry Analysts.

BRIEFING - Staffing Industry Stock Index analysis
*SISI rises 4.2% in December; 9 losers; 12 gainers
*SISI down 34.9% in 2008; no gainers
*Best in 2008: Resources Connection, Worst in 2008: Medical Staffing Network

INSIGHT - Staffing mergers and acquisitions for 4Q08
*Steep drop in U.S. staffing acquisitions
*Tight economy, credit woes being felt
*Earnouts, seller notes gain traction