The US staffing industry grew in 2006, but modestly, according to the annual economic analysis of the American Staffing Association. Temporary and contract employment (in terms of headcount) grew at 1.8%, or 52,000 jobs, compared with the overall economy, as measured by GDP, which grew at 3.3%.

Unemployment is down and numbers on benefits continue to fall

REC and KPMG find recruitment is top concern for more than 50% of businesses

One of China's largest steel mills is looking for 80 high-level professionals to help it move production from Beijing as part of the country's efforts to clean up the city in time for the 2008 Olympics.