Here is the latest research from Staffing Industry Analysts.

BRIEFING - Analysis of Kelly Services 4Q08 earnings release
*Americas Commercial down 13% y/y, PTSA off 7.1% y/y
*EMEA and APAC also slowing, but strong growth in Germany
*Sharp deceleration in Outsourcing & Consulting Group

INSIGHT - Internal employee trends in the staffing industry
*Internal employment, compensation growth slowing
*Lower turnover among staffing firm employees
*Some growth in sales, management positions