Michael Schultz
Research Analyst
Michael joined SIA in March 2022. Prior to SIA, Michael spent ten years as an economist in the automotive industry. Michael's automotive work covered topics ranging from corporate taxation and international trade policy to the impacts of consumer incentives and charging infrastructure expansion on electric vehicle adoption. Michael's work has been quoted in national and international press and has shaped business strategy and public policy for multinational enterprises, industry associations, state & provincial governments, and national governments.
Michael holds a MA in Economics from Eastern Michigan University, and a BA in International Relations from Michigan State University’s James Madison College. Michael’s graduate-level academic work focused upon econometric methods and the analysis of state and local economic development programs. Michael's undergraduate work focused on international political economy and international conflict.
Recent Articles
Staffing Executive Compensation Analysis: 2023 Update
4 December 2023
- Total compensation increased by a median 4.0% in 2022 in our study of 81 executives at 42 publicly traded staffing, executive search, and other workforce solutions firms globally.
- Americas firms posted the highest median compensation at USD 2,698,890. Firms in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa... More
Staffing Executive Compensation Analysis: 2023 Update
4 December 2023
- Total compensation increased by a median 4.0% in 2022 in our study of 81 executives at 42 publicly traded staffing, executive search, and other workforce solutions firms globally.
- Americas firms posted the highest median compensation at USD 2,698,890. Firms in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa... More
Global Staffing Market Estimates and Forecasts November 2023
28 November 2023
- We provide market size forecasts for staffing globally and in over 60 countries for 2022, 2023, and 2024.
- Trends impacting each market and the industry overall are detailed throughout this report.
- Readers can use these forecasts for benchmarking performance, budgeting, or investing decisions.... More
How to Improve Time to Fill While Creating an Exceptional Candidate Experience
14 July 2023
In this webinar our experts from SIA, Chekr and Gojob help you identify ways to reduce time-to-fill while ensuring a world-class candidate experience.
Global Staffing Market Estimates and Forecasts May 2023
15 May 2023
- We provide market size forecasts for staffing globally and over 60 countries for 2022, 2023, and 2024.
- Trends impacting each market and the industry overall are detailed throughout this report.
- Readers can use these forecasts for benchmarking performance, budgeting, or investing decisions. ... More
SIA’s annual staffing company survey provides benchmarks and key insights
13 December 2022
This article provides an overview of some of findings from SIA's 2022 North America Staffing Company Survey.
Staffing Executive Compensation Analysis: 2022 Update
16 November 2022
- Total compensation increased by a median 33.8% in 2021 in our study of 82 executives at 42 publicly traded staffing, executive search, and other workforce solutions firms globally.
- Americas firms posted the highest median compensation at USD 2,642,264. Firms in Europe, the Middle East,... More
Global Staffing Market Forecast November 2022
9 November 2022
- We provide global and national forecasts for 2021, 2022 and 2023
- Showing how the market hit by Covid-19 in 2020 is recovering
- Readers can use these forecasts for benchmarking performance, budgeting or investing decisions
Industrial staffing firms find success amid challenges: Top five companies generate $13.1 billion in revenue
13 September 2022
Despite ongoing supply chain disruptions constraining major manufacturing industries such as automotive, and an only nascent recovery in leisure and hospitality, industrial staffing has not just survived, but many firms in this vertical have thrived.
A party … and its aftermath
14 June 2022
Given recent trends, industrial staffing firms should prepare for a potentially more volatile business environment.