Europe Issue Autumn 2021

If recent world events have proved anything, it is the value and impact people have on an organization, and by extension, the value of the companies that help to supply those people - both temporary and permanent workers.

Artificial intelligence plays an increasingly prominent role in the employment lifecycle from recruiting and onboarding to on-the-job training, personal development and even dismissals. In general, AI has been developed and deployed with very little oversight.

European employers aren't investing in new technology to support their remote workers, according to a survey by Ricoh Europe released in September. It found that just 36% of European employers say their organisation has provided the tools and technology to maintain employee productivity while working from any location.

There has never been a more turbulent time in the world of work than today. Last year saw some firms go out of business, many companies had to trim their workforces and still others hung on - barely. But the industry survived, with 2021 seeing a global growth rate of 12%.

Whereas a contemporary "who's who" list captures a snapshot in time, noting those of particular influence in a moment or a year, a Hall of Fame speaks to a greater body of work. The Staffing 100 Europe Hall of Fame was launched in 2020 to honour luminaries whose contributions to the industry are deep and lasting. As we