DataBank: Where is Oregon's economy heading? Here's one way to tell

There have to be dozens, if not hundreds, of different ways to forecast the direction of a national or regional economy. One economic indicator that may not be on your radar may also be one of the obvious: employment patterns in the “employment services” industry.

The Oregon Employment Department last month published a report that takes a closer look at occupation trends for this industry, which includes companies that supply temporary workers, executive search firms, placement agencies, and…