GITNUXREPORT 2025

Hr In The Staffing Industry Statistics

Staffing industry growth accelerates, investing in AI, diversity, and workforce expansion.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The global staffing industry was valued at approximately $487 billion in 2023

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The staffing industry in Europe is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% through 2025

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The staffing industry contributes approximately $118 billion annually to the US economy

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45% of staffing agencies reported increased demand for temporary staffing in Q1 2023

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27% of staffing firms see candidate skill shortages as their biggest challenge

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The average tenure of a temporary employee is approximately 4.3 months

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63% of staffing firms plan to expand their temporary workforce by the end of 2023

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72% of staffing firms believe remote work has increased their placement success

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41% of staffing agencies reported an increase in temp-to-perm placements in 2023

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65% of staffing agencies report that economic uncertainty has impacted their hiring strategies

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29% of staffing agencies report high turnover rates among their temporary staff

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The average fill rate for staffing agencies is approximately 67%

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22% of staffing companies report difficulty in compliance with employment regulations

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54% of staffing firms consider candidate experience as their top priority for 2023

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The average length of a staffing contract is around 3.5 months

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43% of staffing firms report that gig work is becoming a significant part of their agency's offerings

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40% of staffing agencies have experienced cybersecurity threats impacting their data

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33% of staffing firms say they are planning to expand into new geographical markets in 2023

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28% of staffing agencies see environmental sustainability practices as part of their corporate responsibility initiatives

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66% of staffing managers believe soft skills are more important than technical skills in placement decisions

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42% of staffing firms increased their training budgets in 2023 to improve employee retention

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34% of staffing agencies are focusing on upskilling and reskilling their workforce in response to automation

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26% of staffing firms experienced challenges related to remote candidate onboarding

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51% of staffing agencies have sales and recruiting teams working more closely to improve candidate placement success

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69% of staffing agencies see a rise in demand for temporary staffing in the tech sector

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52% of staffing agencies use AI to screen candidates

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54% of staffing firms invest in candidate engagement platforms to improve retention

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48% of staffing agencies anticipate increased investment in digital recruiting tools in 2023

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37% of staffing agencies have adopted virtual reality tools for candidate assessment

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56% of staffing agencies plan to increase their use of analytics in recruitment processes

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50% of staffing agencies use social media extensively for candidate sourcing

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47% of staffing firms believe automation has improved their operational efficiency

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53% of staffing agencies reported accessing new talent pools through online platforms in 2023

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The use of mobile recruiting apps increased by 40% compared to 2022

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60% of staffing firms are implementing or planning to implement machine learning algorithms for better candidate matching

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Approximately 11% of the US workforce is employed through staffing agencies

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The median hourly wage for temporary staffing employees in the US is $17.50

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32% of staffing agencies report difficulty in attracting diverse candidates

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38% of staffing agency placements are in healthcare

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The percentage of temporary workers who are satisfied with their assignments is 78%

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23% of staffing agency placements are in IT

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The proportion of women in staffing industry leadership roles has increased to 28%

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61% of temporary staff feel that their employer’s communication impacts their job satisfaction

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25% of staffing agencies report increased demand for bilingual staff

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19% of temporary workers are covered by retirement plans through their staffing agencies

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49% of temporary workers report that flexible scheduling options improved their job satisfaction

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78% of staffing companies plan to implement more diversity and inclusion initiatives in 2023

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44% of staffing firms have experienced an increase in client expectations regarding diversity hiring

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Key Highlights

The global staffing industry was valued at approximately $487 billion in 2023
Approximately 11% of the US workforce is employed through staffing agencies
45% of staffing agencies reported increased demand for temporary staffing in Q1 2023
27% of staffing firms see candidate skill shortages as their biggest challenge
The average tenure of a temporary employee is approximately 4.3 months
63% of staffing firms plan to expand their temporary workforce by the end of 2023
52% of staffing agencies use AI to screen candidates
The median hourly wage for temporary staffing employees in the US is $17.50
32% of staffing agencies report difficulty in attracting diverse candidates
The staffing industry in Europe is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% through 2025
72% of staffing firms believe remote work has increased their placement success
38% of staffing agency placements are in healthcare
The percentage of temporary workers who are satisfied with their assignments is 78%

In an industry worth nearly half a trillion dollars in 2023, HR professionals in staffing are navigating rapid technological advances, shifting workforce demands, and rising expectations for diversity and engagement to redefine talent acquisition on a global scale.

Industry Market Size and Growth

The global staffing industry was valued at approximately $487 billion in 2023
The staffing industry in Europe is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% through 2025
The staffing industry contributes approximately $118 billion annually to the US economy

Industry Market Size and Growth Interpretation

With a staggering $487 billion global value and ongoing growth in Europe and America adding hundreds of billions yearly, the staffing industry isn't just filling roles—it's filling economies with opportunity.

Staffing Trends and Challenges

45% of staffing agencies reported increased demand for temporary staffing in Q1 2023
27% of staffing firms see candidate skill shortages as their biggest challenge
The average tenure of a temporary employee is approximately 4.3 months
63% of staffing firms plan to expand their temporary workforce by the end of 2023
72% of staffing firms believe remote work has increased their placement success
41% of staffing agencies reported an increase in temp-to-perm placements in 2023
65% of staffing agencies report that economic uncertainty has impacted their hiring strategies
29% of staffing agencies report high turnover rates among their temporary staff
The average fill rate for staffing agencies is approximately 67%
22% of staffing companies report difficulty in compliance with employment regulations
54% of staffing firms consider candidate experience as their top priority for 2023
The average length of a staffing contract is around 3.5 months
43% of staffing firms report that gig work is becoming a significant part of their agency's offerings
40% of staffing agencies have experienced cybersecurity threats impacting their data
33% of staffing firms say they are planning to expand into new geographical markets in 2023
28% of staffing agencies see environmental sustainability practices as part of their corporate responsibility initiatives
66% of staffing managers believe soft skills are more important than technical skills in placement decisions
42% of staffing firms increased their training budgets in 2023 to improve employee retention
34% of staffing agencies are focusing on upskilling and reskilling their workforce in response to automation
26% of staffing firms experienced challenges related to remote candidate onboarding
51% of staffing agencies have sales and recruiting teams working more closely to improve candidate placement success
69% of staffing agencies see a rise in demand for temporary staffing in the tech sector

Staffing Trends and Challenges Interpretation

Amid mounting demand and a tightening talent pool—especially in tech and soft skills—and amid economic and cybersecurity concerns, staffing agencies are navigating a delicate balance of expanding temporary workforce, embracing remote and gig work, and prioritizing candidate experience to stay resilient in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Technological Adoption and Innovation

52% of staffing agencies use AI to screen candidates
54% of staffing firms invest in candidate engagement platforms to improve retention
48% of staffing agencies anticipate increased investment in digital recruiting tools in 2023
37% of staffing agencies have adopted virtual reality tools for candidate assessment
56% of staffing agencies plan to increase their use of analytics in recruitment processes
50% of staffing agencies use social media extensively for candidate sourcing
47% of staffing firms believe automation has improved their operational efficiency
53% of staffing agencies reported accessing new talent pools through online platforms in 2023
The use of mobile recruiting apps increased by 40% compared to 2022
60% of staffing firms are implementing or planning to implement machine learning algorithms for better candidate matching

Technological Adoption and Innovation Interpretation

As staffing agencies increasingly harness AI, virtual reality, and analytics—proving that in the race for talent, the future is not just digital but practically sci-fi—it's clear that the industry is blending technological innovation with human insight to reshape recruitment into a high-tech, data-driven battlefield where efficiency and engagement reign supreme.

Workforce Composition and Demographics

Approximately 11% of the US workforce is employed through staffing agencies
The median hourly wage for temporary staffing employees in the US is $17.50
32% of staffing agencies report difficulty in attracting diverse candidates
38% of staffing agency placements are in healthcare
The percentage of temporary workers who are satisfied with their assignments is 78%
23% of staffing agency placements are in IT
The proportion of women in staffing industry leadership roles has increased to 28%
61% of temporary staff feel that their employer’s communication impacts their job satisfaction
25% of staffing agencies report increased demand for bilingual staff
19% of temporary workers are covered by retirement plans through their staffing agencies
49% of temporary workers report that flexible scheduling options improved their job satisfaction
78% of staffing companies plan to implement more diversity and inclusion initiatives in 2023
44% of staffing firms have experienced an increase in client expectations regarding diversity hiring

Workforce Composition and Demographics Interpretation

Despite a growing emphasis on diversity and employee satisfaction, the staffing industry continues to grapple with attracting diverse candidates and providing comprehensive benefits, reminding us that behind the statistics lie the ongoing challenges of building an inclusive and fulfilling workplace for temporary workers across America.