The ASA Staffing Index rose +2.6% WoW in mid-January and was +2.0% YoY, pointing to continued rebound in staffing employment.

• The ASA Staffing Index increased to 84 during the week of Jan. 12 to 18, reflecting a solid week-to-week pickup in staffing activity.

• Staffing employment ran +2.0% YoY, accelerating from +1.2% YoY the prior week, indicating firmer annual growth momentum.

• New starts declined -8.4% WoW, showing weaker week-to-week assignment creation after earlier gains.

• Only 32% of staffing firms reported WoW increases in new assignments, below last year’s 41% average, signaling narrower participation in growth.

• The four-week moving average of the Staffing Index slipped to 80, suggesting slightly softer short-term trend momentum despite the weekly rebound.

• Temporary and contract staffing employment over the past four weeks was +1.8% YoY, confirming continued improvement versus the same period in 2024.