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Demand10 delivers structured workforce sector research for strategy advisors, growth investors, and enterprise procurement teams. Our datasets support market sizing, vendor benchmarking, acquisition screening, and operational due diligence across the full spectrum of staffing and HR services companies.
Clinical and allied health workforce services account for the largest share of sector revenue, underpinned by persistent talent shortages and structural demand from an aging global population. This segment continues to attract premium valuations and consolidation activity.
| Staffing Vertical | Avg. Gross Margin | Avg. EBITDA Margin | Revenue/Employee | Valuation Multiple (EBITDA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Staffing | 25-30% | 12-15% | $250K-$350K | 8-12x |
| IT/Tech Staffing | 20-25% | 10-13% | $300K-$400K | 7-10x |
| Industrial Staffing | 15-20% | 6-9% | $150K-$200K | 4-6x |
| Office/Admin Staffing | 18-22% | 8-11% | $180K-$250K | 5-7x |
| Executive Search | 35-40% | 20-25% | $500K-$750K | 10-15x |
Demand10 Insight: Clinical workforce sector transactions grew substantially from 2020–2024, with average deal values rising as PE platforms prioritized specialty niche providers over generalist staffing models.
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The remaining market is highly fragmented, with 5,000+ smaller firms accounting for the largest single share. This presents a massive consolidation opportunity for PE.
| Region | Top 3 Firms Market Share | Market Growth Rate (2024) | Avg. Deal Size | Notable Recent Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 28% | 8.2% | $85M | Korn Ferry acquires Salo LLC ($150M) |
| Europe | 35% | 6.5% | $65M | Randstad acquires Ausy ($480M) |
| Asia-Pacific | 22% | 11.8% | $45M | Recruit Holdings acquires Indeed Japan |
| Latin America | 18% | 9.3% | $30M | Adecco acquires Vitae ($120M) |
Despite global expansion, the workforce sector remains highly fragmented at the mid-market level. The top firms collectively hold a minority of total market value, leaving substantial room for targeted acquisitions, regional consolidation plays, and specialty vertical build-outs.
Business Challenge: A global logistics operator sought to rationalize its contingent labor program, which spanned multiple workforce providers and lacked unified performance benchmarks.
Demand10 Data Delivered:
| Metric | Client Current | Market Benchmark | Optimization Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. Bill Rate Markup | 42% | 28-32% | 10-14% reduction |
| Time-to-Fill (days) | 21 | 14 | 7 days improvement |
| Fill Rate | 78% | 85% | 7% improvement |
| Vendor Count | 15 | 6-8 optimal | Consolidate 7-9 vendors |
Outcome: Workforce program restructuring delivered measurable cost improvements and improved time-to-productivity across critical operational roles.
Target Profile: A clinician placement platform operating across multiple regional markets with a focus on travel nursing and allied health.
Research Findings:
Research Value: Demand10 benchmarking validated the platform's above-market performance profile, supporting a compelling investment narrative and informed valuation approach.
| Feature | Analyst Tier | Partner Tier | Enterprise Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Reports | 5/year | Unlimited | Unlimited + Custom |
| Data Analyst Support | Email Only | Dedicated Analyst | Team of Analysts |
| Excel Data Exports | Limited | Unlimited | Unlimited + API |
| PPT Template Access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ + Custom Branding |
| Due Diligence Packages | 1/year | 4/year | Unlimited |
| Quarterly Briefings | — | ✓ | ✓ + Executive Sessions |
| Monthly Price | $2,500 | $7,500 | Custom Quote |
Documented Research Savings: Demand10 datasets reduce the time advisors spend on primary data collection, allowing teams to focus on analysis and client value rather than raw information gathering.
| Source | Coverage | Update Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Interviews | 200+ annually | Quarterly |
| Industry Surveys | 5,000+ responses | Semi-annual |
| Financial Filings | 15,000+ companies | Real-time |
| Regulatory Databases | 50+ countries | Monthly |
| Metric | Target | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Data Accuracy | >95% | 97.3% |
| Update Timeliness | <30 days | 22 days avg. |
| Coverage Completeness | >90% | 92.8% |
| Client Satisfaction | >90% | 94.2% |
Staffing industry intelligence provides comprehensive market data, competitive analysis, and due diligence insights on staffing firms across healthcare, IT, and industrial sectors. It helps consulting firms and PE investors make informed decisions about M&A, market entry, and portfolio optimization.
Management consulting firms, private equity investors, corporate strategy teams, and investment banks use staffing industry data for M&A research, market sizing, competitive benchmarking, and due diligence on staffing companies.
Reports include staffing company profiles, revenue and employee data, market share analysis, technology adoption, M&A activity, vertical specialization (healthcare, IT, industrial), geographic coverage, and competitive positioning.
Data is verified through multi-source aggregation, public records, business registries, manual validation, and continuous refresh cycles to ensure research-grade accuracy for strategic decision-making.
Yes, Demand10 provides custom CSV datasets and PDF research reports tailored to specific staffing verticals, geographies, or company segments. Contact our research team to discuss your requirements.