The temporary help industry has grown rapidly:


Temporary help as a percent of total employment

Year			Percent
1983			0.54
1984			0.68
1985			0.75
1986			0.84
1987			0.97
1988			1.07
1989			1.13
1990			1.18
1991			1.17
1992			1.30
1993			1.51
1994			1.77
1995			1.87
1996			1.97
1997			2.17
1998			2.32
1999			2.51
2000			2.60
			

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.