The recent numbers report for February from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicated that job gains occurred in temporary help, manufacturing, construction and several service-providing industries.
As part of the report, the unemployment rate fell last month to its lowest level since April 2009 down to 8.9 percent. There was a small increase in temporary employment as part of the 29,000 jobs added in the Employment services sector during February.
Manpower Inc., a world leader in innovative workforce solutions, says the increase in temporary employment is helping to drive the U.S. economy forward as companies move to meet growing demand for their products and services.
“We are definitely seeing improvements in the U.S. jobs market as companies begin to feel more positive demand for their products and services,” said Jeffrey A. Joerres, Manpower Inc. Chairman and CEO. “It looks as if employers have reached the limit of what they can do with current staffing levels, but are frustrated by an inability to find the right talent in the marketplace and beset by lingering doubt over the sustainability of the recovery.