The ASA Staffing Index rose 1.1% WoW to 92 in mid-October 2025, with staffing employment up 2.2% YoY, marking the sixth consecutive week of annual growth and the highest level of the year.

• New starts increased 1.0% WoW, with 38% of staffing companies reporting week-to-week gains, slightly below the 2025 average of 42%.

• Four-week moving average held at 91, showing a 1.4% YoY increase in temporary and contract employment for the four weeks ending Oct. 19.

• The YoY employment gain of 2.2% compared with 2.0% the prior week, reflecting steady though modest improvement.

• Firms cited no dominant headwinds affecting growth, suggesting a broad though cautious recovery across staffing segments.

• ASA noted the industry is showing gradual progress in a sluggish labor market, providing a stronger foundation heading into 2026.