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
Europe: AWR Deadline Passes. What's Next?
7 December 2011
Though the deadline has passed for the much-anticipated Agency Work Directive, the story is nowhere near complete. Expect further developments to the European regulatory environment over the next two years.
European Economies Face an Unpredictable 2012
30 November 2011
Many of you are in the throes of budgeting for the coming year, a task made more daunting by lingering economic uncertainties. With economists hard-pressed to predict what will happen tomorrow, how is business expected to predict likely revenue and costs 12 months out?
UK: Low Wage Sectors Adopting Swedish Derogation
16 November 2011
More than a month has passed since the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) went into effect in the U.K., and some effects are becoming clear. Among them is the so-called Swedish Derogation.
World: Planning for an older contingent workforce
2 November 2011
Pensions and retirement age are sensitive topics around the world. Indeed, tempers have flared recently at politicians' attempts at raising the age of retirement.
Global: Temporary Staffing Creates More Efficient Labor Markets
26 October 2011
The use of contingent workers contributes to social and economic progress and better-functioning labor markets, according to a report released last week by Ciett.
Global: Gender Equality in the Board Room
19 October 2011
One of the hottest management topics in Europe this year has been the scarcity of women on European companies’ boards of management. The EU aims to do something about that.
Most Attractive Staffing Markets Globally
12 October 2011
To find the most attractive staffing markets to expand into continue reading….
Europe: Turning Point in Pay Moderation
12 October 2011
New research shows that collective pay agreements in many European countries resulted in lower pay increases in 2010 than 2009. Further, inflation caused pay in real terms to grow even slower.
Europe: Profound Changes Hit U.K. Staffing Market
5 October 2011
U.K. employers and staffing companies brace themselves for the impact of the Agency Workers Regulations, which came into effect on Oct. 1.
Global: Comparing U.S. and European Temp Penetration Rates
28 September 2011
The U.S. staffing industry may be the largest in terms of revenue, but as a percent of the overall workforce, the U.S. falls short compared with most other large economies.