John Nurthen
Executive Director, Global Research
John Nurthen manages the team that delivers Staffing Industry Analysts' international research content. He has over 25 years' experience in the staffing industry, having previously worked in senior managerial roles for three of the world's largest staffing companies: Select Appointments, Vedior and Randstad. He played an active role in major equity offerings and mergers.
Nurthen was a founder of the International Review of Employment, published in four languages, and DOVA, one of the largest global databases of online vacancies. He played a leading role in the development of common data standards with the creation of HR-XML SIDES.
He has held responsibility for internal and external communications, e-Business, technology matters, marketing, research, procurement and corporate social responsibility. Nurthen's experience makes him an authority on global recruitment and contingent workforce issues.
Recent Articles
A Look at the Chinese Temporary Workforce Environment
11 April 2013
- Overview of the Chinese legal landscape
- Significance of collective bargaining agreements
- Details on employers' statutory costs
Thought Leader Webinar: SOW - a Global Trend
20 February 2013
- Watch the full webinar on demand
- Hear insights from industry experts
- Duration: approximately 1h
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 it by region.
Who Will Own Candidate Data?
20 February 2013
The amount of data available about candidates is continually growing, and the collection, processing and retention of it is an important issue for contingent workforce managers and suppliers.
Webinar - Introduction to the Contingent Workforce in Asia
24 January 2013
- Watch the full webinar on demand
- Covering major Asian markets as well as emerging markets
- Duration: approximately 1h
New Cold War Could Freeze Out Staffing Firms in Russia
19 December 2012
An ongoing dispute between the U.S. and Russia may have significant repercussions for contingent workforce managers as Russia threatens to ban foreign staffing firms from doing business in the country.
A Look at the Indian Temporary Workforce Environment
13 December 2012
- Overview of the Indian labour law and collective agreements
- Understand the cost structure
- Using and MSP in India
Background Screening Adds to Misclassification Risk?
28 November 2012
Background screening, already a potential minefield for contingent workforce programs in the U.S., add even more risk — including that of misclassification — on the international stage.
Practical Guide for Expanding your Contingent Workforce Programme into AsiaPac
20 November 2012
- What do you need to consider before taking the plunge
- For twleve major staffing markets
- and three key categories
China Tightens Labor Contract Law
17 October 2012
In the final article addressing the changing contingent workforce landscape in Asia, we discuss China's efforts to require that all temporary workers should enjoy pay equal to their permanent counterparts.