Who we are

Our 25,000 recruitment experts deliver workforce and staffing solutions that shape the future of work across 62 countries. As a leading global recruitment agency, Adecco combines international scale with local expertise to provide permanent recruitment, temporary staffing, outsourcing, training, and diversity & inclusion solutions that solve real workforce challenges. We work across industries including logistics, mobility, life sciences and medical, energy, and technology, supporting both operational and specialist roles. For employers, we build tailored recruitment strategies that drive growth; for candidates, we connect people to real opportunities that fit their skills and ambitions.
Optimized
25,000

Employees
Our specialized recruiters work across 3,800 global branches.

660,000+

Associate assignments
We provide work for people daily, and we're committed to seeing this number grow.

750,000+

Trained and coached
We keep people skilled and trained, enabling the future of work.

62

Countries
We are here for you, wherever you need us.

Our History

Adecco is part of The Adecco Group and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

We are a leading global workforce solutions provider active in 62 countries, with 25.000 colleagues working for us. We are currently providing jobs for over 600.000 people daily and want to bring this number to 850.000 people in the next years.

Employer needs vary, so do jobseekers’, especially in times of economic uncertainty. To meet those needs and expectations, we offer the full spectrum of workforce solutions: Temporary and permanent placement as well as outsourcing solutions to provide ultimate flexibility for both, companies and candidates; Trainings and apprenticeships to develop new skills, learn on the job and build employability, which is crucial for effective, but talent-scarce labour markets. When it comes to recruiting talent, diversity and inclusion are binding principles for us. We see inclusion not only as a business model that addresses talent scarcity and brings long-term economic benefits, but also as a responsibility toward society.

Strong, strategic partnerships with our clients have always been fundamental to our business. For us, the best way to achieve this is through our omni-channel strategy, combining physical presence with digital platforms. While we responsibly use technology such as Artificial Intelligence to enhance the way we work and the products and services we offer, we are convinced recruiting needs a deeply human-centric and personal approach, too. Adecco delivers this through a global network of 3.800 branches (urban and rural), career centres, or fully integrated client onsite presences. This way, we can ensure to offer our local and global clients and most importantly, jobseekers, the services they need, at the locations they want, at speed and in high delivery quality.

1950-1970
 In 1957, Adia is founded by Henri Lavanchy in Lausanne, Switzerland and quickly expands to other markets in the course of the 1960ies.
In 1964, Ecco is founded by Philippe Foriel-Destezet in Lyon, France.
1970’s
Throughout the 1970's, Adia grows strongly by going global, acquiring over 85 staffing and recruiting companies in the process. Adia also gets listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange (SIX).
1980’s
Ecco becomes France’s market leader in temporary staffing while Adia continues to take huge leaps into new markets, seeing sales grow to USD 1bn, becoming Europe’s leader in temporary staffing.
1990’s
In 1996, Adia and Ecco merge to become “Adecco”, placing more than 250,000 people a day. On January 1, 1997, The Adecco Group was founded.
2000’s
Through strategic expansion and acquisition of Olsten Staffing New York, Adecco becomes the largest recruitment company in the U.S. with total revenues of USD 11.6bn. Adecco consolidates its business under three leading names and three global divisions to better serve emerging market needs.
2010’s 
Adecco becomes the world leader in professional staffing in 2010 after continuing to acquire leading recruitment companies like MPS Group, and numerous technology-enabled training and recruitment platforms throughout the decade such as Vettery and General Assembly.
2020's
Adecco continues to invest in and strategically acquire AI-driven digital talent matching platforms that use machine learning and real-time data to connect talented job-seekers with companies, such as HIRED (2021) and QAPA (2021). 

Part of the Adecco Group Ecosystem

As part of The Adecco Group, Adecco

is part of a group of businesses united by a powerful mission: Making the

Future Work for Everyone. Our services and offerings help people to fulfill -

and exceed - their potential, connect with opportunities and build employability.

From end-to-end digital recruitment, executive search to coaching and beyond,

we all work under a firm commitment to operate responsibly and build a better world of work for all.  

Powered by technology

We use technology responsibly to optimise every stage of the Adecco staffing process, from attracting to retaining the best talent. Thanks to our advanced digital platforms and extensive database, we offer customised solutions that align with your business’s needs.


Technology plays an essential role in how Adecco works, enabling us to attract, engage, train, and retain the best candidates with maximum efficiency and precision.

Nurture

Anticipation is key in permanent staffing. Thanks to our advanced database and talent management systems, we maintain an active and qualified network of pre-screened candidates.

Attract

We use the most popular job boards and social media channels with programmatic advertising to find the best candidates.

Engage

Candidate experience is essential in any recruitment process. We use multiple digital channels—customised email, branded candidate platforms, intelligent chatbots, and mobile tools—to maintain clear, agile, and professional communication at every stage.

Evaluate

Selecting permanent talent requires rigor. Our digital tools include technical tests, behavioural assessments, competency analysis, and structured interviews tailored to each profile. These resources allow our permanent staffing services to identify both technical skills and long-term potential.

Onboarding

We facilitate a complete digital onboarding process that streamlines contract formalization and document verification. Candidates can sign, upload documents, and complete validations simply and securely.

Insights

We provide updated market intelligence on salary trends, talent availability, industry competition, and the evolution of key profiles. As a permanent staffing agency, we advise on the best strategy to attract and retain professionals based on the realities of the labour market.

Your advantages with Adecco
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    62 countries

  • ADOiconweb50 Clients

    50+ Clients

  • ADO_icon_web__450 Locations

    450 Locations

  • ADO_icon_web__70 000 Workers

    70,000 people on assignment