Deep-dive staffing market analysis, competitive intelligence, and due diligence data for MBB consulting firms, private equity investors, and corporate strategy teams evaluating workforce investments
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IntentWire provides management consulting firms (McKinsey, BCG, Bain) and private equity investors (Stax, KKR, Blackstone) with proprietary staffing industry data for client engagements, due diligence, market entry strategies, and portfolio company optimization.
Healthcare staffing represents 38% of the total market ($247B), driven by post-pandemic demand and aging populations. Travel nurse segment grew 42% CAGR 2020-2024.
| 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 |
Analysis: Healthcare staffing M&A activity increased 133% from 2020-2024, with average deal size growing from $45M to $105M.
Global Market Share
Global Market Share
Global Market Share
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) |
The staffing industry remains fragmented with the top 10 firms controlling only 58% of the global market. This creates significant consolidation opportunities, particularly in specialized verticals like healthcare IT and engineering staffing.
Client Challenge: Fortune 500 manufacturing client needed to optimize $200M annual contingent workforce spend across 15 staffing vendors.
Data Provided:
| 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 |
Result: 22% cost reduction ($44M annual savings) achieved through vendor consolidation and rate optimization.
Target: $150M healthcare staffing platform with 7 regional agencies.
Due Diligence Findings:
Investment Thesis Supported: Target outperforms market benchmarks in growth and retention, justifying premium valuation of 10.5x EBITDA.
| 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 |
Typical Engagement Impact: Our data saves consulting teams 40-60 hours of research time per engagement, translating to $15,000-$25,000 in cost savings while improving analysis quality.
| 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, IntentWire 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.