Adam Pode, CCWP
Director of Research (EMEA & APAC)
Adam Pode joined SIA in June 2009 with overall responsibility for research for EMEA & APAC. Since then he has examined and written about the staffing industry from Australia to Zambia. Developed forecasts that the market uses to plan its strategy. Advised numerous companies from around the globe. Worked with the World Employment Confederation to measure the pulse rate of the industry. Calculated the size of the Global Gig Economy, and spoken at numerous industry events.
Adam has spent his entire career in the research field; in the British House of Commons, running his own research firm, as a Professor in the US, heading the business intelligence unit of a large listed UK firm and working as an associate partner in private equity practice.
Adam has a B.A. from the School of Oriental and African Studies, and various postgraduate qualifications.
Research Focus: Brazil | Eastern Europe | Greece | India | Ireland | Middle East | Portugal | Russia | UK
Recent Articles
Into the Future
4 June 2014
- See the results of audience survey on the evolution of the contingent workforce
- Understand where there are skill shortages
- What strategies are being used to counteract these
Big Data...Bigger Decisions
22 May 2014
- Expert insight into big data and talent acquisition
- Webinar replay on demand (approx 1 hour)
- Download a copy of the presentation
Largest Staffing Firms in India 2014
5 February 2014
- This report can be used to unravel the Indian staffing landscape.
- It identifies the largest ten firms and another 160 potential suppliers.
- Details include the nature of the market, demographics, current and future conditions, opportunities and threats and geographic spread.
South Korean Data Sources 2014
27 January 2014
A list of data sources for South Korea including:
- Academic resources, applicable government departments
- Laws and regulations, contingent workforce market data
- Trade associations and other organisations
Forms of Work in Australia 2013
10 December 2013
This citation examines forms of work in Australia. It includes a breakdown of the workforce, definitions and data.
The Rise of Online Work
9 December 2013
Get a view of how Online Work has developed over the last few years.
See which freelancers are in demand
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Global Contingent Market Estimate
6 December 2013
This insight provides an estimate of the size of the contingent market broken down by:
- Temporaries/Temporary Agency Workers (TAW)
- Other Temporaries
- Independent Contactors
- Statement of Work (SOW) Consultants
Japanese Staffing Guide 2013
5 December 2013
This citation sets out the nature of the Japanese market, looks at the business structure of temporary staffing, and the relationship of GDP to staffing growth.
Skills Outlook
4 December 2013
This citation looks at the level of proficiency in literacy, numeracy and problem solving in technology‑rich environments for the world's key staffing markets.
Citation - Trends from the Big Three
2 December 2013
See the trends suggested by:
- Adecco
- Randstad
- ManpowerGroup