David Papapostolou
Research Analyst, Europe
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David Papapostolou is part of the European research team at Staffing Industry Analysts. He has written extensively about the contingent workforce environments in many European countries. David is also responsible for drawing the rankings of staffing firms in several European markets. A native speaker, he follows with a particular attention the trends in the French, Belgian and Swiss markets. David joined the company in May 2010 following a career as a research scientist, and has already written several reports on the clinical and scientific segments. He holds a PhD in biochemistry from Paris University Denis Diderot.
Recent Articles
UK Hiring Trends March/April 2012
26 April 2012
- APSCo data deteriorating in March 2012.
- Innovantage data shows North East was the place to be.
- The economic signals are alarming.
Quest for the Talent Grail: The evolution of the J&J programme in EMEA
19 April 2012
- Watch the full webinar on demand
- Hear how Fieldglass helped Johnson & Johnson overcome the challenges of rolling out a contingent workforce programme across Europe
- Duration: approximately 1h
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.
UK Hiring Trends for February/March
26 March 2012
- APSCo data remains positive
- Innovantage shows both perm and temp strongly up
- The economic signals are mixed
UK Hiring Trend for January/February
24 February 2012
- APSCo data turns generally positive
- Innovantage shows both perm and temp up
- Economy gradually improving
The 2012 Spanish labour market reform explained
23 February 2012
- Detailed explanations of the main changes introduced by the reform
- Briefing note in English language
- Link to the pdf document
An Overview of the Indonesian Labour Market
13 February 2012
- Reviews the largest national economy and one of the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia.
- Examines the economy and labour market
- Discusses the shortage of skilled labour
UK Hiring Trend for December/January
27 January 2012
- APSCo data generally negative
- Innovantage shows both perm and temp up
- Economy still souring
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
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.