Demand for temporary workers in the US will increase 20.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis in Q1 2011, when compared with the same period in 2010, according to the Palmer Forecast.

The forecast indicated a 20.9% increase in temporary help for Q4 2010, which actually came in slightly lower than anticipated, at a 19.2% increase.

G Palmer & Associates, authors of the Palmer Forecast, advises companies in the human capital sector with sales, operations and margin enhancement.