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Document is an executive summary of forthcoming report that examines the presence of the temporary help firm in the labor market.
Temporary help companies are identified by facilitating job search, job shopping, and temporary job placement. Study provides examination of temporary help industry looking at its practices and one of its largest firms, Manpower Inc. Firm explores potential roles that temporary work and staffing firms might play in a revitalized national employment system and suggest areas for private-public partnerships. Policy findings show short-duration employment expands career possibilities for those searching for long-term employment. Secondly, study finds that skills assessment, training and placement expertise can improve the job-matching process in both the private and public sectors.
