John Nurthen

Executive Director, Global Research

John Nurthen
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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

Preparing for the Next Recession

December 18, 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

December 13, 2017

  • Blockchain technology and relevance to staffing explained in report
  • Report profiles various initiatives with direct application to talent acquisition

Workforce Solutions Ecosystem: 2017 Update

September 28, 2017

  • This report is the second update to Staffing Industry Analysts Workforce Solutions Ecosystem, initially released in September 2015. 
  • Reviews the current state of play as we perceive it in September 2017. 
  • Report includes updated market sizes for each segment of the Ecosystem.

Artificial Intelligence in Talent Acquisition

September 11, 2017

  • Definitions of types of AI
  • Examples of usage in talent acquisition (TA) technology
  • Case studies and list of TA vendors using AI

Digital Disruption and the Staffing Industry

July 14, 2017

  • This report looks at the various types of digital disruption that is occurring at the moment and what that might mean to demand for staffing services as well as the types of service delivery staffing firms should be considering.
  • The report contains specific examples of disruptive brands that could... More

Offshore Recruitment Services Overview

December 29, 2016

This report will provide you with an overview of the options available to staffing firms to outsource parts of their services to low cost labor markets together with market trends and best practices.

Workforce Solutions Ecosystem: 2016 Update

September 14, 2016

  • This report is the first update to Staffing Industry Analysts Workforce Solutions Ecosystem, initially released in September 2015. It aims to highlight interconnected networks comprising the Staffing Industry and other types of Workforce Solutions and notes the changes to the industry in the last... More

Total Talent Supplier Landscape

June 7, 2016

  • Examines trends in the Total Talent landscape
  • Identifies market drivers, benefits and inhibitors
  • Describes the types of services being supported
  • Provides and overview of which providers have total talent offerings and their presence across geographical markets

Job Board Service Differentiators 2016

May 13, 2016

  • Learn about the global Job board landscape
  • Learn what differentiates leading Job boards 
  • Learn key features and functionalities of leading Job boards

What’s hot in 2016 – A taste of CWS Summit Europe

April 12, 2016

A taste of CWS Summit Europe
2016 Trends
Full replay on demand (approx. 1 hour)
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