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
Employers’ Tax Wedge Rises Worldwide
2 May 2012
The percent of employment-related taxes rose throughout much of the world, according to a new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
EU to Boost Protections for Seconded Workers
18 April 2012
The EU last month announced it would strengthen protections for employees and contingent workers sent by their employers or staffing firms to posts in other EU countries.
Global: Strikes over Contingent Worker Usage
21 March 2012
While the use of contingent labor is an accepted practice within developed Western economies, its use is still controversial in other countries. Here, we look at three countries where contingent worker usage is top of the political agenda.
Europe: Austerity Measures Lead to Radical Labor Reform
29 February 2012
Amid the ongoing economic crisis, a number of countries in southern Europe are re-evaluating their employment laws and are proposing, passing or enacting major reforms.
Global: Contingent Staffing Regulations
15 February 2012
The legal environment for contingent labor is like the “Wild West” in some parts of the world. The UN’s International Labour Organisation has laid the groundwork to pave the way for CW usage globally.
Europe: Stricter Personal Data Protections Proposed
8 February 2012
Coming on the heels of high-profile persona data breaches, proposed regulations will add significant burdens to companies doing business in Europe.
Europe: Union Rights Challenged
1 February 2012
Two recent news stories in Europe have highlighted inconsistencies in what many would assume to be a fundamental right in most countries: the right of workers to join a labor union.
Europe: Less Regulation Ahead?
25 January 2012
European countries seek to ease regulatory burdens on employers.
U.K.: Providers Brace Themselves for Next Major Legislative Change
11 January 2012
After making considerable changes to their internal processes to comply with the Agency Workers Regulations, U.K. staffing agencies are preparing for another piece of far-reaching and potentially costly employment reform.
U.K.: Bright Outlook for Procurement Professionals
21 December 2011
The New Year is a traditional time for people to pause, evaluate the past year and consider their plans for the future. With this in mind, what does the current employment market look like for procurement professionals in the U.K.?