Frequently Asked Questions   How big is the industry?  The
staffing industry generated approximately $109.8 billion in
sales in 2011: $98.3 billion from temporary and contract
staffing and $11.5 billion in search and permanent placement
services.  What accounts for the growth of the industry?   Do
staffing firms charge employees a fee for temporary assignments?
How long do people hold temporary jobs?  While specific jobs may
last from a few hours to several years, the best estimates for
the average tenure of temporary and contract employees range
from three to four months.  What types of assignments do
staffing companies offer?  Jobs range from day laborer to CEO
and are available in virtually all occupations.  What are the
trends in the kinds of jobs being assigned?  The fastest growth
is occurring in professional and technical occupations.  How
many staffing companies are there in the U.S.?  According to the
most current U.S. Economic Census data available, there were
about 17,000 firms that were in busin