July 2026 Jobs Report: Job Market Stalls, Temp Help Rises for a Seventh Month
Payrolls went backward in July, and the two months before that were revised down by a combined 103,000. Temporary help employment rose for the seventh consecutive month. Those two facts sitting next to each other matter more than the headline, and they change the conversation you are having with clients.
How Much Does It Cost to Start a Staffing Agency?
Most startup cost lists total up an LLC, a website, and an ATS and land around $15,000. They’re not wrong about the line items, just the shape of the problem. What it really takes to start a staffing agency, including the eight to ten payrolls you fund before your first client pays.
How to Sell Your Staffing Agency: What Drives the Price
Buyers aren’t paying for your revenue. They’re paying for how much of your earnings survive without you. A practical guide to what happens before you sell your staffing agency: how deals are priced, which levers actually move value, who the buyers are, and where the headline number stops being the real number.
Accounts Receivable Diversification: Don’t Let Your Biggest Customer Become Your Biggest Risk
An anchor client can accelerate growth, but depending on one customer for the majority of your revenue can put your staffing firm at risk. This article explains why accounts receivable diversification is critical for improving cash flow, reducing customer concentration, and creating a foundation for sustainable, long-term growth.
June 2026 Jobs Report: Broader Job Creation Cools, Temp Stays Hot
The June 2026 Jobs Report showed slower hiring, rising temporary employment, and a more cautious labor market. Learn what the latest employment data means for staffing firms, recruiting trends, payroll funding, and workforce planning in the second half of 2026.
May 2026 Jobs Report for Staffing Firms: Temporary Hiring Signals Growth
The May 2026 Jobs Report for Staffing Firms delivered encouraging news for the staffing industry. With employers adding 172,000 jobs, temporary help employment increasing for the fourth consecutive month, and job openings climbing to 7.62 million, the latest data suggests hiring demand may be gradually improving. Discover what these labor market trends could mean for staffing firms and employers in the months ahead.
April 2026 Jobs Report: Hiring Slows, Flexibility Rises
The April 2026 jobs report showed continued payroll growth, but several underlying labor market trends suggest employers are becoming more cautious with long-term hiring decisions. Rising underemployment, increased temporary-help employment, and stronger demand for workforce flexibility may create important opportunities for staffing firms as businesses continue balancing growth with economic uncertainty.
March 2026 Jobs Report: Labor Market Continues to Normalize
The March 2026 Jobs Report delivered stronger-than-expected hiring growth, steady job openings, and continued labor market resilience. While hiring activity has slowed from post-pandemic highs, the labor market continues to stabilize rather than weaken. For staffing firms, the latest data points to a more balanced environment with continued demand across healthcare, industrial staffing, engineering, and other key sectors.
February 2026 Jobs Report: Is Hiring Starting to Slow?
The February 2026 Jobs Report delivered one of the biggest labor market surprises in recent months, showing weaker hiring, a slight rise in unemployment, and growing signs that the job market may finally be cooling. While layoffs remain relatively low, employers are becoming more cautious with hiring decisions as economic uncertainty continues to build. Here’s what the latest jobs data means for staffing firms, recruiters, and business leaders moving forward.
How to Build a Successful Family Run Staffing Firm
Family-run staffing firms are built on trust, but trust alone isn’t enough to sustain long-term success. Clear roles, strong structure, and outside perspective can help protect relationships while building a staffing business designed to last for generations.