Here is the latest research from Staffing Industry Analysts.

INSIGHT - Staffing industry forecast: March update
*2009 staffing industry growth projection lowered to -12.7%
*2009 growth projection for temporary help lowered to -10.4%
*Healthcare staffing gets largest downgrade

INSIGHT - Commercial staffing growth update
*Commercial staffing sees accelerating downdraft
*Industrial in sharper decline than office/clerical
*Economic trends affirm negative outlook

INSIGHT - Gross margins trends
*Average gross margin roughly unchanged in 4Q08
*But 2008 overall experienced decline versus 2007
*Key culprit: lower direct hire and conversion revenue

INSIGHT - Nurse staffing growth update
*Company forward-looking comments turned decidedly negative
*Lowering 2009 growth projections to -12.0% and -18.0% for travel and per diem, respectively
*Hospitals getting more hours from internal staff