Just like most everything else in 2020, the staffing industry took a hit over the prior year. However, 2021 is already offering brighter prospects and the USA Staffing Industry will exceed $136 billion this year compared to $119 billion in 2020 . While certain segments will do especially well, staffing is expected to enjoy strong growth throughout the year.
As more companies return to work – and return to work in person – and project greater growth and revenue over the year before, full-time and temporary staffing is enjoying stronger headwinds and positive projections. StaffingForce looks forward to spurring on these trends throughout the year.
Certainly, hiring trends will continue to vary based on both job type and industry sector, but 2021 is expected to be a solid year all around, particularly in contrast to 2020.
In 2020, traveling nurse staffing was a bright spot, with continued growth expected based on overall need for health care and nursing. As the focus continues to return to non-pandemic-related care as well, travel nursing will continue to benefit. IT jobs will also likely see notable growth in the temporary staffing arena.
The positive trends for 2021 are based on decline in Covid-19 cases, a steady recovery in the U.S. economy and continued vaccinations worldwide.