Adam Pode, CCWP
Director of Research (EMEA & APAC)
Adam Pode joined SIA in June 2009 with overall responsibility for research for EMEA & APAC. Since then he has examined and written about the staffing industry from Australia to Zambia. Developed forecasts that the market uses to plan its strategy. Advised numerous companies from around the globe. Worked with the World Employment Confederation to measure the pulse rate of the industry. Calculated the size of the Global Gig Economy, and spoken at numerous industry events.
Adam has spent his entire career in the research field; in the British House of Commons, running his own research firm, as a Professor in the US, heading the business intelligence unit of a large listed UK firm and working as an associate partner in private equity practice.
Adam has a B.A. from the School of Oriental and African Studies, and various postgraduate qualifications.
Research Focus: Brazil | Eastern Europe | Greece | India | Ireland | Middle East | Portugal | Russia | UK
Recent Articles
Europe: Less Regulation Ahead?
25 January 2012
European countries seek to ease regulatory burdens on employers.
Citation: Self-Employment in the UK
18 January 2012
- The CIPD has completed an interesting short review of the official statistics on self-employment in the UK.
- Self-employment, by the autumn of 2011, had reached a record level of 4.14 million
- The "new" self employed are 'handy-men' without skills, picking-up whatever bits and pieces... More
Western Europe M&A, 2011
20 December 2011
- Despite the global slowdown, M&A activity in the staffing industry increased in Western Europe this year.
- The most significant deal is the acquisition of SFN Group by Randstad.
- Read the full analysis: by staffing segment, deals with disclosed metrics, deals in which the target company offers... More
The Baltic States 2012
16 December 2011
- Describes the market
- Discusses the competition for staff
- Lists key providers
Controlling Staff Turnover to Reduce Costs
15 December 2011
- Roughly one in eight employees left a job last year.
- The cost of these moves can be very high.
- Use the tools here to measure and cost staff turnover.
We would be very keen to hear from anybody who would like to anonymously benchmark their own figures. If this is of interest to you please... More
Western Europe Annual Review & Predictions for 2012
14 December 2011
Our end of year review showcases Staffing Industry Analyst’s most valued research produced during the past twelve months.
Third-Quarter Results 2011
30 November 2011
- Q3 revenue up by a median 17.5%
- Net income up by a median 39.7%
- Gross margin for top ten down -0.8%
European VMS & MSP Trends 2011
29 November 2011
- The latest trends in Europe from our VMS & MSP Competitive Landscape
- Hear our global experts' opinions on how to best adapt to the ever changing environment in 2010
- Replay de full webinar on demand
UK Monthly Hiring Trends Oct/Nov 2011
25 November 2011
- APSCo data relatively positive
- Innovantage shows perm up and temp down
- Economy souring
European Contingent Workforce Trends from Staffing Industry Analysts
14 October 2010
Learn more about the latest contingent workforce issues in Europe
Speakers: John Nurthen, General Manager, Europe; Ton Mulders, Director of Strategic Solutions, Europe; Adam Pode, Director of Research, Europe
1 hour 7 minutes including Q&A