France
France is one of the oldest staffing markets in Europe, and the third largest market in terms of size (by sales). Some of the earliest French firms (Bis, Adia) were at the heart of mergers that resulted in the creation of today’s major global players (Randstad, Adecco, respectively).
The French staffing market is quite heavily regulated in comparison to other countries. However, in recent years, the implementation of the European Agency Work Directive has resulted in the lifting of many market restrictions. The association representing the interests of the staffing industry, Prism'emploi, provides monthly data on market growth.
France is the second largest economy in Europe, after Germany. France is known for its state-interventionist type of economy or state-managed capitalism. However, European integration, international liberalisation and economic globalisation have also influenced the French socioeconomic system.
Europe Legal Update Q2 2023
26 June 2023
- This report is a comprehensive round up of the legal developments affecting the workforce solutions ecosystem across Europe in Q2 2023
- Important legal developments this quarter include EU case law on agency work, working time and GDPR; changes to temporary agency work regulations in Czech Republic... More
Independent Contractor and Employer of Record Compliance: Global Legal Overview
2 June 2023
- The growth in the use of independent contractors has become one of the most significant legal trends in the workforce today. But as regulators crack down on misclassification and the practice carries greater risk, employers and staffing firm suppliers are turning to employer of record services... More
Wages And Inflation Data 2023
31 May 2023
- Data and forecasts to help you understand wage inflation.
- Figures from SIA, ILO, IMF and OECD.
- Read this in conjunction with our Wage Growth Citation.
Global Licensing Laws: Temporary Work Agencies and Employers of Record
19 May 2023
- Most countries require that temporary work agencies are licensed or registered with a governmental body before being allowed to supply temporary workers. The operation of an Employer of Record (EOR) is in many ways indistinguishable from that of a temporary work agency
- Details of the type of license... More
Global Staffing Market Estimates and Forecasts May 2023
15 May 2023
- We provide market size forecasts for staffing globally and over 60 countries for 2022, 2023, and 2024.
- Trends impacting each market and the industry overall are detailed throughout this report
- Readers can use these forecasts for benchmarking performance, budgeting, or investing decisions
Most Complex Contingent Markets Globally 2023
5 May 2023
- This report analyses 75 contingent markets across 14 different complexity measures, covering aspects such as the staffing market, regulations, and economic position.
- Together, these rank the relative complexity of establishing a contingent workforce program in each country while detailing the... More
Europe Legal Update Q1 2023
23 March 2023
- This report is a comprehensive round up of the legal developments affecting the workforce solutions ecosystem across Europe in Q1 2023
- Important legal developments this quarter include legislation on the employment status of platform workers in Belgium and Malta; extension of temporary work term... More
EMEA SI Report Webinar - Feb 2023
14 February 2023
In this webinar we share the significant market trends that are likely to make 2023 different for staffing firms compared to prior years.
Global Pay Transparency Laws
11 January 2023
- Despite more than 50 years of equal pay legislation, the gender pay gap, which stands at an average of 20% worldwide according to the United Nations, persists
- Multiple countries, including Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Iceland, Lithuania, UK and the US, already have transparency legislation... More
EMEA Financial Results Q3 2022
14 December 2022
- This report includes detailed financial results of 33 publicly traded staffing companies for Q3 2022.
- See details of median year-over-year revenue growth.
- See the median net margin numbers compared to last year.