Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in supplying workers to clients' businesses for limited periods of time to supplement the working force of the client. The individuals provided are employees of the temporary help services establishment. However, these establishments do not provide direct supervision of their employees at the clients' work sites.
Illustrative Examples:
Help supply services
Model supply services
Labor (except farm) contractors (i.e., personnel suppliers)
Temporary employment or temporary staffing services
Manpower pools
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 561320 - Temporary Help Services are:
- Labor (except farm) contractors (i.e., personnel suppliers)
- Manpower pools
- Office supply pools
- Outplacement consulting services
- Outplacement services
- Temporary help services
- Temporary staffing services
- Model supply services
- Temporary employment services
- Labor (except farm) pools
- Office help supply services
- Help supply services
- Personnel (e.g., industrial, office) suppliers
- Contract staffing services
IBISWorld Industry Research Report
Office Staffing & Temp Agencies in the US (56132)
Revenue 2025
$260.1bn
Growth 2025
8.91%
Key Trends
The use of temporary personnel is increasingly becoming a permanent fixture in corporate strategies
The industry saw growth early in the period as the economy showed signs of recovery
Improving macroeconomic trends are expected to lead to an acceleration in industry growth
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 561320 - Temporary Help Services that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
-
NAICS Cross Reference
Supplying farm labor--are classified in U.S. Industry 115115, Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders;
IBISWorld industry research report
-
NAICS Cross Reference
Providing operating staff to perform a combination of services to support operations within a client's facilities--are classified in Industry 561210, Facilities Support Services;
IBISWorld industry research report
-
NAICS Cross Reference
Listing employment vacancies and referring or placing applicants for employment--are classified in U.S. Industry 561311, Employment Placement Agencies; and
IBISWorld industry research report
-
NAICS Cross Reference
Providing executive search, recruitment, and placement services--are classified in U.S. Industry 561312, Executive Search Services;
IBISWorld industry research report
-
NAICS Cross Reference
Providing human resources and human resource management services to client businesses and households--are classified in Industry 561330, Professional Employer Organizations;
IBISWorld industry research report
-
NAICS Cross Reference
Representing models, entertainers, athletes, and other public figures as their agent or manager--are classified in Industry 711410, Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures.
IBISWorld industry research report
NAICS Hierarchy 561320 - Temporary Help Services
NAICS Code 561320 - Temporary Help Services sits in the 2-digit Temporary Help Services sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 56
Sector Title: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
-
-
5611 Office Administrative Services
-
56111 Office Administrative Services
-
-
5612 Facilities Support Services
-
56121 Facilities Support Services
-
-
5613 Employment Services
-
56131 Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services
-
56132 Temporary Help Services
-
56133 Professional Employer Organizations
-
-
5614 Business Support Services
-
56141 Document Preparation Services
-
56142 Telephone Call Centers
-
56143 Business Service Centers
-
56144 Collection Agencies
-
56145 Credit Bureaus
-
56149 Other Business Support Services
-
-
5615 Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services
-
56151 Travel Agencies
-
56152 Tour Operators
-
56159 Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services
-
-
5616 Investigation and Security Services
-
56161 Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services
-
56162 Security Systems Services
-
-
5617 Services to Buildings and Dwellings
-
56171 Exterminating and Pest Control Services
-
56172 Janitorial Services
-
56173 Landscaping Services
-
56174 Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services
-
56179 Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings
-
-
5619 Other Support Services
-
56191 Packaging and Labeling Services
-
56192 Convention and Trade Show Organizers
-
56199 All Other Support Services
-
-
-
-
5621 Waste Collection
-
56211 Waste Collection
-
-
5622 Waste Treatment and Disposal
-
5629 Remediation and Other Waste Management Services
-
56291 Remediation Services
-
56292 Materials Recovery Facilities
-
56299 All Other Waste Management Services
-
-
NAICS Resources
Can't find the NAICS Code you are looking for? Full NAICS Code Directory
