The ASA Staffing Index rose to 85 in the week following July 4th, rebounding quickly to pre-holiday levels, though staffing employment remained down -2.8% YoY.

• New starts surged +22.3% WoW, with 64% of staffing firms reporting gains—well above the 2025 average of 42%.
• The four-week moving average ticked up to 84, with staffing employment down -3.9% YoY over that period.
• ASA noted this recovery pace contrasts with 2024, when post-holiday staffing took over two months to rebound.
• The broader industry remains sluggish due to a freeze in labor market activity, but demand for temp workers persists.