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
The Agency Work Directive: What happened?
26 January 2012
- Watch the full webinar on demand
- A close look at what the Directive has actually meant for the major European staffing market
- Duration:1h14min
Europe: Less Regulation Ahead?
25 January 2012
European countries seek to ease regulatory burdens on employers.
U.K.: Providers Brace Themselves for Next Major Legislative Change
11 January 2012
After making considerable changes to their internal processes to comply with the Agency Workers Regulations, U.K. staffing agencies are preparing for another piece of far-reaching and potentially costly employment reform.
U.K.: Bright Outlook for Procurement Professionals
21 December 2011
The New Year is a traditional time for people to pause, evaluate the past year and consider their plans for the future. With this in mind, what does the current employment market look like for procurement professionals in the U.K.?
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.
Europe: AWR Deadline Passes. What's Next?
7 December 2011
Though the deadline has passed for the much-anticipated Agency Work Directive, the story is nowhere near complete. Expect further developments to the European regulatory environment over the next two years.
European Economies Face an Unpredictable 2012
30 November 2011
Many of you are in the throes of budgeting for the coming year, a task made more daunting by lingering economic uncertainties. With economists hard-pressed to predict what will happen tomorrow, how is business expected to predict likely revenue and costs 12 months out?
The Big Three: Market Strengths & Weaknesses 2012
28 November 2011
- Adecco, Randstad and ManpowerGroup dominate the global staffing landscape.
- The report lists the 13 major markets in which each of the ‘Big Three’ have a place among the top five firms.
- Plus the 8 markets where one of the Big Three do not enjoy a market leadership position.
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
UK: Low Wage Sectors Adopting Swedish Derogation
16 November 2011
More than a month has passed since the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) went into effect in the U.K., and some effects are becoming clear. Among them is the so-called Swedish Derogation.