Kevin Chen

Research Analyst

Kevin Chen
kchenSPAMFILTER@staffingindustry.com

Kevin Chen is a Research Associate at Staffing Industry Analysts and covers IT staffing, talent platforms and workforce solutions mergers and acquisitions. Kevin graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a BA in Economics and minors in Data Science and Demography. Prior to joining SIA, Kevin worked in the technology sector where he provided research on financial technology startups and related emerging technologies.

Recent Articles

IT staffing growth drivers firmly in place in 2022 and beyond

6 January 2022

As the world enters the new year, the outlook for IT staffing continues to shine brightly. 

The Talent Platform Workforce: 2021 Update

17 December 2021

  • This report focuses on the talent platform workforce. It serves as a supplement to our 68-page The Gig Economy and Talent Platform Landscape report published September 17, 2021, which includes provides an in-depth look at the talent platform market including segmented market size, largest... More

IT Staffing: Growth Opportunities in the New World

14 December 2021

  • This report marks the third and final part of our 2021 series covering the global IT staffing market and explores the growth outlook for this market from a wide-range of perspectives. 
  • The report seeks to support and inspire strategic growth planning initiatives and to inform industry stakeholders. ... More

Sizing the Global IT Staffing Market

3 December 2021

  • This report provides a snapshot of the global market size for IT, segmented by region and country.
  • We also segment the US and UK IT staffing markets by subregions and examine occupational levels and industry verticals served.
  • Lists of the largest IT staffing firms in the US and Europe are included... More

New year, new IT staffing business management strategies

22 November 2021

To stay competitive in today's vibrant business conditions, IT staffing firms should look ahead and identify strategies to improve business in 2022. This month's newsletter looks at ways IT staffing firms can strengthen their business in the new year.

Largest IT Staffing Firms in Europe: 2021 Update

9 November 2021

  • This report lists the 50 largest IT staffing firms in Europe based on 2020 revenue.
  • Each firm's headquarter location, website, 2020 revenue in Euros and US Dollars, and market share are provided as well.
  • Also included is a breakdown of Europe IT staffing revenue by temporary staffing and place... More

IT jobs projected to continue strong growth over the next decade

2 November 2021

IT staffing firms with US operations have reason to be optimistic about long-term growth prospects for IT-related employment, according to recently updated projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

Talent platforms in the IT talent supply chain

5 October 2021

It should come as no surprise that B2B talent platforms have been experiencing accelerated growth over the past year.

The Talent Platform Landscape: 2021 Update

17 September 2021

  • Talent platforms facilitate direct, digitally-enabled work arrangements between managers and freelancers.
  • This report provides an in-depth look at the talent platform landscape including market size, largest participants, M&A and investment activity, growth drivers and legal environment.
  • ... More

IT staffing revenues expand in Q2

1 September 2021

We summarize the latest round of financial results of publicly traded US-based staffing firms active in the IT segment.