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John Nurthen Promoted to Executive Director of Global Research at Staffing Industry Analysts

Company Aligns Organization for Future Growth

Mountain View, Calif – January 9, 2014 - Staffing Industry Analysts, the global advisor on contingent work, announced today that John Nurthen has been named Executive Director of Global Research. Based in London, Nurthen will be responsible for all editorial and research on a global scale. Nurthen has been with Staffing Industry Analysts for over four years.
Previously, Nurthen was responsible for launching Staffing Industry Analysts’ services in Europe and building the research team to provide content on the company’s European and Rest of World regions. In his new role, Nurthen will be responsible for global research and Staffing Industry Analysts’ editorial products including: Staffing Industry Review, The Staffing Stream and CWS 3.0.
“John’s leadership skills are well suited to lead our research efforts as we continue to expand globally,” said Barry Asin, president of Staffing Industry Analysts. “I am highly confident this new leadership appointment will allow us to deliver high quality and targeted content and ultimately put us in the best position to be the contingent staffing advisor in every market we serve.  I have great confidence in John’s abilities as a researcher and leader.”
Prior to his promotion, Nurthen was Executive Director of International Development. He has 20 years of experience in the staffing industry having previously worked in a variety of senior managerial roles for three of the world’s largest staffing companies: Select Appointments, Vedior and Randstad. During this time, he played an active role in a series of major equity offerings and mergers. He has held responsibility for internal and external communications, e-Business, technology matters, marketing, research, procurement and corporate social responsibility. His experience makes him an authority on global recruitment and contingent workforce issues covering all sectors of the market.
About Staffing Industry Analysts
Staffing Industry Analysts is the global advisor on contingent work. Known for its independent and objective insights, the company’s proprietary research, award-winning content, data, support tools, publications, and executive conferences provide a competitive edge to decision-makers who supply and buy temporary staffing. In addition to temporary staffing, Staffing Industry Analysts also covers related staffing sectors. The company provides accreditation with its Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP) program. Founded in 1989 and acquired by Crain Communications Inc in 2008, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with offices in London, England.
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Ann Gargiulo, Marketing Communications Manager, Staffing Industry Analysts, agargiulo@staffingindustry.com, 650-390-6171