Kevin Chen
Research Analyst
Kevin Chen is a Research Associate at Staffing Industry Analysts and covers IT staffing, talent platforms and workforce solutions mergers and acquisitions. Kevin graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a BA in Economics and minors in Data Science and Demography. Prior to joining SIA, Kevin worked in the technology sector where he provided research on financial technology startups and related emerging technologies.
Recent Articles
Sizing the Global IT Staffing Market
3 December 2021
- This report provides a snapshot of the global market size for IT, segmented by region and country.
- We also segment the US and UK IT staffing markets by subregions and examine occupational levels and industry verticals served.
- Lists of the largest IT staffing firms in the US and Europe are included... More
New year, new IT staffing business management strategies
22 November 2021
To stay competitive in today's vibrant business conditions, IT staffing firms should look ahead and identify strategies to improve business in 2022. This month's newsletter looks at ways IT staffing firms can strengthen their business in the new year.
IT jobs projected to continue strong growth over the next decade
2 November 2021
IT staffing firms with US operations have reason to be optimistic about long-term growth prospects for IT-related employment, according to recently updated projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Talent platforms in the IT talent supply chain
5 October 2021
It should come as no surprise that B2B talent platforms have been experiencing accelerated growth over the past year.
The Talent Platform Landscape: 2021 Update
17 September 2021
- Talent platforms facilitate direct, digitally-enabled work arrangements between managers and freelancers.
- This report provides an in-depth look at the talent platform landscape including market size, largest participants, M&A and investment activity, growth drivers and legal environment. ... More
IT staffing revenues expand in Q2
1 September 2021
We summarize the latest round of financial results of publicly traded US-based staffing firms active in the IT segment.
Global Talent Platform Survey: 2021
10 August 2021
- This is the first Global Talent Platform Survey published by SIA. Results are based on findings in our survey conducted from March through June 2021.
- Talent platforms facilitate direct, digitally-enabled work arrangements of independent workers, from sourcing through payment.
- Included is data... More
IT staffing gross margins hold steady in 2020
3 August 2021
IT staffing gross margins have historically followed trends in the economy, with gross margins trending downward since the Great Recession in 2008. However, in 2020, IT staffing gross margins proved to be remarkably resilient despite the impact of Covid-19 on the global economy.
IT Staffing Gross Margin Trends
9 July 2021
- This report lists gross margins for 12 publicly traded staffing companies worldwide that do business in the IT staffing segment.
- For comparison, gross margin trends of IT services firms and digital talent platforms are covered as well.
- An analysis of bill rate, pay rate and spread trends is also... More
An improved tool for tracking employment trends
29 June 2021
Using SIA’s interactive Jobs Report tool, IT staffing firms can track the labor force recovery on a monthly basis by state and metropolitan area to assess markets and opportunities.