Staffing Industry Analysts has released its August 2026 U.S. Jobs Report, highlighting mixed labor market signals as total nonfarm employment declined by 23,000 jobs in July while temporary help services employment increased by 3,400 jobs.

The report also notes that the national unemployment rate edged down to 4.09%, while temporary agency penetration remained relatively stable at 1.58%, suggesting continued resilience in staffing despite broader employment softness.

You can read the full report using the link here.

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