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
VMS Market Developments Part 2: Market Size and Growth
12 November 2018
- We estimate $154 billion of spend on contingent workers passed through a VMS
- Double-digit growth in VMS spend across all three major regions, Americas, EMEA, APAC
- Largest providers of 2017 include Beeline, Coupa's DCR Workforce and SAP Fieldglass
MSP Market Developments Part 2: Market Size and Growth
27 October 2018
- We estimate $131 billion of spend under management passed through an MSP
- Double-digit growth in MSP spend in Americas, EMEA and APAC
- Largest providers include Allegis Global Solutions, KellyOCG, Pontoon, Randstad Sourceright, TAPFIN
Workforce Solutions Ecosystem: 2018 Update
22 October 2018
- This report is the third update to Staffing Industry Analysts Workforce Solutions Ecosystem, initially released in September 2015.
- Report includes updated market sizes for each segment of the Ecosystem.
- New classifications within 'Talent Acquisition Technology' segment and addition of 'Robotic... More
Building an Effective Staffing Website
7 August 2018
- Best practices in developing and maintaining an effective staffing website
- Provides examples of cutting edge website design
The Case for Contingent Work
17 May 2018
- Provides an overview of the benefits that contingent work offers to employers, workers and society
- Lists key elements of the value proposition to employers, workers and society
APAC SI Report Webinar - March 2018
4 April 2018
- 1 hour webinar with a focus on the APAC staffing market
- Attractive Staffing Markets - APAC
- 2018 Forecasts & Trends
- Legal Update
- Largest Staffing Firms - Australia
- Total Talent Aquisiton
- Complimentary for Corporate Members
Staffing Trends in 2018
23 February 2018
- This report takes a high-level look at the key trends impacting the global staffing industry in 2018.
- Senior staffing executives can use this information to better understand the broad trends likely to impact their business.
Preparing for the Next Recession
18 December 2017
- Report addresses steps staffing companies can take to be more prepared for the next recession
- Recessions bring both threats and opportunities
- Report discusses how to cope with the most difficult part of a recession (the end)
The Impact of Blockchain in Talent Acquisition
13 December 2017
- Blockchain technology and relevance to staffing explained in report
- Report profiles various initiatives with direct application to talent acquisition