David Francis

Vice President Research, Talent Tech Labs

WSS 2022

About David Francis

David leads a team of analysts in the creation and development of Talent Tech Labs market research and dissemination of research content via published reports, conferences and webinars.

Prior to joining Talent Tech Labs, David led a research division at Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), writing several groundbreaking reports on emerging technology. His work has been cited in The Economist, The Guardian, The Financial Times, among others, as well being used in a Stanford Business School case study. David is also a frequent presenter and moderator at industry events.

Sessions featuring David Francis

WSS 202257 min

Disruption or Opportunity?

The rise of online labor intermediaries and staffing “platforms” presents both a threat and an opportunity for the staffing industry. In this timely discussion, you will learn about how these platforms are evolving, what it means for your business, and how to adapt to thrive in a digital-first platform world. Learn how platforms are impacting and changing client spending patterns, the growth of remote versus onsite work, and what the staffing firm of the future will look like.

WSS 202144 min

AMA -- Real Talk Straight from the Experts

In this fast-paced and interactive session, you will have the opportunity to ask your burning questions in real time to a panel of experts. No question is too taboo, no topic too niche. Bring your most pressing challenges and get answers that can impact your business today.

WSS 202157 min

So You Want to Be a Unicorn?

The market has never been more lucrative for technology builders, and there are no shortage of problems that need to be solved in the world of recruiting. In this insightful session, learn what it takes to scale a technology business, how to create and implement a growth strategy, what are the metrics that matter for the business and to investors, and which parts of the ecosystem are hottest and why. Find out from those who have been there what it takes to build a winning technology company. This session will be valuable for both builders and users of technology

WSS 202139 min

The Staffing Agency Tech Stack of the Future

Tune in to our HR-Tech experts session to find out about latest technologies in staffing!

WSS 202159 min

View from the Boardroom: Building the Staffing Firm of the Future

Given all the innovation happening in the industry, it can be hard to make sense of the noise and create a strategic plan for the future. In this thought provoking keynote session, we will hear from global industry leaders about the strategies they are pursuing to build the staffing firm of the future. Get an inside look into the strategic thinking of the world’s largest and most successful staffing organizations, and learn where the industry is headed from the executives that are charting the path.

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About David Francis

David leads a team of analysts in the creation and development of Talent Tech Labs market research and dissemination of research content via published reports, conferences and webinars.