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.

EMEA Financial Results Q1 2021

28 June 2021

  • See the staffing industry financial results for Q1 2021
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  • and what impact Covid is having.

Global Term Limits for Temporary Work Assignments

18 June 2021

  • This report provides an overview of how term limits are applied to temporary agency work assignments in 19 countries worldwide and whether these are legal requirements or otherwise.

Global Staffing Market Estimates & Forecasts May 2021

21 May 2021

  • We provide global and national forecasts for 2020, 2021 and 2022
  • Showing how the market hit by Covid-19 in 2020 is recovering
  • Readers can use these forecast to understand supply and demand this year and next.

Europe Legal Update Q1 2021

29 April 2021

  • In this report, we round up the legal developments affecting the workforce solutions ecosystem across Europe in Q1 2021

Most Complex Contingent Markets Globally

22 April 2021

  • This report compares over 60 contingent markets across six continents based on the relative complexity involved in setting up a contingent workforce programme.
  • The complexity of each contingent market is evaluated using 12 distinct indicators, based on a mixture of SIA proprietary data and third-party... More

EMEA Financial Results Q4 2020

24 March 2021

See a list of financial results across the staffing industry in Q4 2020 and find out how your competitors or suppliers fared


Most Attractive Staffing Markets Globally 2021

18 March 2021

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  • 62 staffing markets assessed and compared
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Funders and Advisors Directory 2021

22 February 2021

  • This report identifies M&A funders and advisors from around the world
  • With over 30 in-depth profiles
  • A list of 110+ further providers

Independent Contractors in Europe

10 February 2021

  • Identify skilled talent pools across Europe
  • Prevalence of IC usage by occupation, and by country
  • IC population breakdown by occupation, for each country

Legal Calendar 2021: EMEA

22 January 2021

  • This report details the legal changes and developments that are expected to impact the workforce environment across Europe, the Middle East and Africa in 2021.