Adam Pode's Blog

Six Ss of Search

This week I wanted to focus on a lesson I learned some time ago from Russ Haynal. Whether you are specifically studying European labour markets or more generally looking to research new markets or economics conditions for your firm. The temptation is just to jump on Google and go. The strategy that Russ sets out can make you much more effective. As I have adapted it, it has six steps.

Step 1 – Spell... More

Ivory Towers

Academic sources are a useful source of data on the markets we cover.  Two resources in particular are worth highlighting. The Flexwork Research Centre (FWRC) provides a comprehensive overview on research in the agency work domain. The collection of studies and research includes especially the following topics:

  • Private Employment Agencies and other forms of flexible work
  • Flexible forms of... More