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Here Are 3 Staffing Stocks to Consider Despite Industry Woes

The Zacks Staffing Firms industry tackles the economic downturn in the manufacturing sector. However, KELYA, HSII and DLHC are likely to enjoy steady service demand, and the increasing adoption of remote work and technology.

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Zacks Commentary · Arghyadeep Bose
Published Oct 28, 2025, 4:35 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$DLHCBullishMed
01

Why it matters

Steady service demand in select staffing firms suggests resilience; however, overall industry growth may be muted.

02

Market read

While the broader staffing industry faces headwinds, select firms demonstrate resilience and potential for steady performance, especially those with diversified services and government contracts.

03

What to watch

Potential technological disruptions or changes in remote work policies could impact staffing industry dynamics unexpectedly.

Timing: Short to medium term (next 1-3 months)

Background

The staffing industry faces challenges due to economic slowdown in manufacturing, but some firms are positioned to benefit from ongoing remote work trends.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$DLHCBullishMedium confidence
Context

Direct staffing firm, moderate relevance.

Expected impact

Likely stable with potential slight upward trend.

Evidence & confidence

Relevance score of 14.1% suggests moderate impact. Its focus on government staffing contracts provides resilience against industry downturns.

$KELYABullishMedium confidence
Context

Directly related staffing firm, moderate relevance.

Expected impact

Possible modest appreciation in stock price.

Evidence & confidence

Relevance score of 14.1% indicates moderate impact. Its diversified staffing services support resilience.

Market effects

Sector

Potential stabilization or slight growth in staffing sector; positive sentiment may boost related employment and HR tech stocks.

Regional

Primarily US-focused, with some global staffing firms benefiting from international expansion.

Global

Limited, as staffing industry is regionally concentrated; broader economic factors may influence overall impact.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Economic downturns could further suppress staffing demand, leading to declines in these stocks.

Key entities

  • Staffing Firm
    KELYA

    A provider of staffing and workforce solutions.

  • Staffing Firm
    HSII

    Heidrick & Struggles, specializing in leadership consulting and staffing.

  • Staffing Firm
    DLHC

    DLH Corporation, focusing on government staffing services.

  • Technology Company
    MSFT

    Microsoft Corporation, a leading tech firm with diversified services.

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