Here is the latest research from Staffing Industry Analysts.

INSIGHT - 2009 Contingent Worker Survey: Many think agencies charge temps a fee
*Misperception widespread across occupations, industries
*Workers who believe a fee charged less likely to temp
*Best practice: remind prospects you're a "no fee agency"

INSIGHT - Hottest (and coldest) metro markets update
*Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News VA-NC still king of the hill
*Metros near Phoenix, Detroit and Las Vegas continue to struggle
*New to the bottom: Charlotte, New York and Silicon Valley