John Nurthen
Executive Director, Global Research
John Nurthen manages the team that delivers Staffing Industry Analysts' international research content. He has over 25 years' experience in the staffing industry, having previously worked in senior managerial roles for three of the world's largest staffing companies: Select Appointments, Vedior and Randstad. He played an active role in major equity offerings and mergers.
Nurthen was a founder of the International Review of Employment, published in four languages, and DOVA, one of the largest global databases of online vacancies. He played a leading role in the development of common data standards with the creation of HR-XML SIDES.
He has held responsibility for internal and external communications, e-Business, technology matters, marketing, research, procurement and corporate social responsibility. Nurthen's experience makes him an authority on global recruitment and contingent workforce issues.
Recent Articles
Listed Staffing Firms by Market Capitalisation 2012
8 August 2012
- Staffing Industry Analysts’ first global ranking of publicly listed staffing firms by market capitalisation
- Adecco is the world’s largest listed staffing firm ranked by market capitalisation followed by Randstad and Robert Half.
- The US is home to most listed staffing firms, followed by the... More
Pensions Act Set to Distort UK Staffing Market
7 August 2012
If you were thinking that, with the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) in place, the U.K. staffing market is over the worst, you may want to pay some attention to the implications of the U.K. Pensions Act, which comes into effect in October.
Downgrading Forecasts for 2012
2 August 2012
- See how the economic uncertainties affect the European staffing markets.
- Which countries are set to grow despite the tough conditions.
- Includes GDP growth as well as market growth forecasts.
Choosing the right SOW Contingent Workforce Programme for your Needs
11 July 2012
- Watch the full webinar on demand
- Best in class advice from a major MSP
- Duration: approximately 1h
Largest Global Staffing Firms 2012
9 July 2012
- Find out who tops the world ranks
- Where your firm is compared to your competition
- See newly listed firms from Japan, China and Australia
A Look at the Australian Temporary Workforce Environment
21 June 2012
- Overview of the Australian legal landscape
- Significance of collective bargaining agreements
- Details on employers' statutory costs
Costs: Legislation to Add Costs and Risks in Japan
20 June 2012
Looming changes in Japan are set to tighten the regulation of both staffing agencies and the companies that use temporary agency workers, changes that will add to the cost and risk of using contingent workers.
MSP Structures in Europe: Legal prohibitions and how to circumvent them
1 June 2012
- This report provides an overview of the things a programme manager should consider before rolling out an MSP in European markets.
- Outlines the three types of MSP contact structure.
- Discusses the legal prohibitions and how to circumvent them
MSP and RPO Contracts in Europe: Dealing with the Law
30 May 2012
- Watch the full webinar on demand
- Legal advice from an expert panel on MSP contracts in European countries
- Duration: approximately 1h
Top 5 Staffing Companies per Major Market 2012
2 May 2012
- We have endeavored to capture the top five staffing firms for every major staffing market.
- We have identified the market leaders in 26 countries
- See who is a market leader in addition to Adecco, Randstad and ManpowerGroup.