The U.S. staffing sector is showing early signs of stabilization following several years of market volatility. While industry growth is expected to remain modest in 2026, acquisition activity has accelerated as strategic acquirers and private equity-backed platforms return to the market in search of specialized staffing businesses with defensible competitive positions. Buyers remain selective, prioritizing firms with strong customer retention, recurring demand, attractive gross margins and clear differentiation through vertical expertise or technology-enabled recruiting capabilities.
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