The global direct-hire market remains fragmented due to the large number of boutique recruiters given the "relationship-driven, specialized and scale-resistant nature of permanent recruitment," according to the SIA report. The world’s 10 largest direct-hire firms by global market share are: - Persol Holdings, 1.34%, Japan - Michael Page, 0.97%, UK - The Adecco Group, 0.83%, Switzerland - Randstad, 0.61%, Netherlands - Hays, 0.59%, UK - ManpowerGroup, 0.58%, US - Robert Half, 0.58%, US - Allegis Group, 0.41%, US - JAC Recruitment, 0.40%, Japan - Phaidon International, 0.30%, UK China is the single largest direct-hire market representing $18.3 billion in revenue. Source: https://www.staffingindustry.com/news/global-daily-news/worlds-10-largest-direct-hire-firms-represent-7-of-fragmented-market