Recent Updates

SIA Recruitment Process Outsourcing Survey Results

13 March 2013

  • Global RPO market estimated at $4 billion
  • US RPO market estimated between $1.5 and $2.0 billion
  • Results of our survey of RPO providers in this report

Norway Data Sources

13 March 2013

A list of data sources for Norway including:

  • Academic resources, applicable government departments
  •  Laws and regulations, contingent workforce market data
  • Trade associations and other organisations

ETUI report on the implementation of the AWD across Europe

13 March 2013

  • A report from the European Trade Union Institute (ETUI) on the implementation of the AWD across Europe
  • Overview of the pieces of national legislations affected by the Directive
  • Download the full report 

UK Monthly Hiring Trends for Professionals - Jan/Feb 2013

28 February 2013

  • How is the professional recruitment market fairing?
  • Compare with the latest trends for on-line jobs.
  • Includes the latest salary trends.

News Report February 2013 Europe

28 February 2013

Missed the news last month? Here is a quick overview of what happened in the staffing industry and the labour markets in Europe. Browse news by country and keep up to date with the latest financial reports, market trends and employment data – just click on the links below.


Global Prohibitions on Fixed Term Contracts

21 February 2013

  • Data from the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation.
  • Useful list of where fixed-term contracts are prohibited for permanent tasks.
  • Information for 195 countries and formatted by region.

A brief look at Myanmar 2013

14 February 2013

  • This briefing provides a brief overview of the Burmese market.
  • With information on the economy, the labour market and the law 
  • Plus links to other resources

Irish Market Snapshot

8 February 2013

  • One page overview of the marketplace
  • Data on the Economy and Business Environment
  • and on the Staffing Industry

Portuguese Market Snapshot

7 February 2013

  • One page overview of the marketplace
  • Data on the Economy and Business Environment
  • and on the Staffing Industry

UK Monthly hiring trends Dec 2012 / Jan 2013

5 February 2013

  • How is the professional recruitment market fairing?
  • Compare with the latest trends for online jobs.
  • Includes the latest salary trends.