Adam Pode
Director, Research and Analysis, Europe
Adam Pode joined Staffing Industry Analysts in June 2009 with overall responsibility for research in Europe. Since then he has produced nearly 50 studies from snapshots of various countries’ staffing sectors to in-depth reviews of the law concerning independent contractors and economic models and forecasts.
Pode has spent his entire career in the research field. Working in the British House of Commons, running his own research firm, teaching research methods at a college in Pennsylvania, heading the business intelligence unit of a large listed UK firm and as an auspicate partner in a private equity practice.
Pode was a member of the English National Guard for 18 years. He has a BA from the School of Oriental and African Studies, and various postgraduate qualifications.
Recent Articles
Recent Financial Results For European-Listed Staffing Firms
2 May 2012
- The latest company result for over 40 European-listed staffing firms
- See how turnover, net profits and gross margins have changed
- Compare the results with US listed firms
Top 5 Staffing Companies per Major Market
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.
Advisor – April 2012
30 April 2012
- Read our latest and largest ever legal update in association with the Ius Laboris Global Network.
- Information for Austria, Belgium, Europe, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland and the UK.
Global Staffing Industry Size 2011
26 April 2012
- Lists the value of the global staffing market in 2011 and its growth rate
- Understand which country and region is largest
- 53 countries measured in our analysis.
Top 30 Staffing Firms in Switzerland 2011
17 April 2012
- Adecco dominates its domestic market; Kelly Services, ManpowerGroup and Randstad also in the Top 5.
- A relatively high proportion of foreign firms, often providing permanent recruitment services.
- in 2011, growth in the blue collar segment was driven by the construction sector.
WE Legs & Reg Advisor – March 2012
13 April 2012
- Read our latest legal update in association with the Ius Laboris Global Network
- A bumper issue this month for Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and the UK
Australia Data Sources
13 April 2012
A list of data sources for Australia including:
- Academic resources, applicable government departments
- Laws and regulations, contingent workforce market data
- Trade associations and other organisations
Staffing in Pakistan (Links)
11 April 2012
- List of staffing agencies
- Main newspapers for job adverts
- Jobsites and basic data
Buyers Management Strategies
2 April 2012
- See the most popular strategies in Europe
- Compare them with North America
- Understand what is most likely to be explored within two years
New Research from Eurofound
23 March 2012
- An update on the flexicurity debate
- Data and Charts from Eurofound
- A review of flexicurity measures