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One in Three Companies Have Loosened Job Requirements to Hire in a Tight Labor Market, Adecco USA Survey Finds

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Opfikon, The Adecco Group, Service companies, Employment, Human resource management, Recruitment

"To compete in today's tight labor market, employers across industries are becoming more flexible with their job requirements," said Amy Glaser, senior vice president, Adecco USA.

Key Points: 
  • "To compete in today's tight labor market, employers across industries are becoming more flexible with their job requirements," said Amy Glaser, senior vice president, Adecco USA.
  • The survey revealed that 78% of these companies have started to consider applicants with transferable skill sets.
  • Of those who participated in the survey, 70% of companies are offering flexible schedules for employees.
  • Since loosening requirements, half of companies who were interviewed said hiring candidates became a faster processmost said it became moderately to much faster (90%).

Adecco Research Reveals Businesses Are Prioritising Investment in Technology Over Upskilling

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Opfikon, The Adecco Group, Service companies, Business, Companies

Just 28% of middle managers and 33% of directors prioritise investment in technology over upskilling.

Key Points: 
  • Just 28% of middle managers and 33% of directors prioritise investment in technology over upskilling.
  • This is compared to 34% and 45% respectively who say their focus is on investing in upskilling its workforce over technology.
  • The majority of businesses (94%) recognise that technology is transforming the skills their company needs over the next three years.
  • Commenting on the results, Shelley Preston, Head of Adecco Retail, said:"While it's important to invest in technology, it's concerning that the majority of business owners prioritise this over investing in upskilling their workforce.

New Staffing Industry Event: StaffingHub Live Brings Industry Leaders onto One Stage to Help Executives Scale Their Business Faster

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Employment, Service companies, Human resource management, Opfikon, The Adecco Group, American Staffing Association

The exclusive event, which is designed for staffing executives who want to scale faster, will feature staffing industry thought leaders like Joyce Russell of Adecco Group, Melissa Byington of Acclivus Advisory, Mary Lucas of Supplemental Healthcare, Joel Leege of Randstad Technologies US, Jeff Bowling of the American Staffing Association, and Jason Lander of Medical Solutions.

Key Points: 
  • The exclusive event, which is designed for staffing executives who want to scale faster, will feature staffing industry thought leaders like Joyce Russell of Adecco Group, Melissa Byington of Acclivus Advisory, Mary Lucas of Supplemental Healthcare, Joel Leege of Randstad Technologies US, Jeff Bowling of the American Staffing Association, and Jason Lander of Medical Solutions.
  • In addition to the speaker lineup, StaffingHub is proud to announce sponsorships from Staffing Industry Analysts and StaffingTec as well as leading technology vendors Avionte, TextUs, and Staffing Referrals.
  • "StaffingHub is dedicated to sharing what's next in staffing and helping firms learn from their peers.
  • We're excited to create the first event designed specifically to foster the growth of staffing agencies," said Caitlin Delohery, Editor in Chief of StaffingHub.

The Adecco Group: New Research Shows a Widening Gap Between Small and Large Businesses Ahead of Brexit

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Business, European Union, Opfikon, The Adecco Group, Human resource management, Brexit, Aftermath of the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

LONDON, June 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Adecco Group UK&I's Spring Brexit tracker has revealed discrepancies between the number of large and small companies ready to make post-Brexit recruitment decisions.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, June 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Adecco Group UK&I's Spring Brexit tracker has revealed discrepancies between the number of large and small companies ready to make post-Brexit recruitment decisions.
  • A third (34%) of small medium enterprises (SMEs) think they have enough information to make recruitment decisions after the UK leaves the European Union.
  • This is compared to only 22% of larger organisations who appear more unsure of how Brexit will affect them.
  • The research comes from the Adecco Group UK&I's Spring 2019 Brexit Tracker, compiled from data collected as part of the CIPD and the Adecco Group UK&I's Labour Market Outlook (LMO) report .

The Adecco Group Names its 2019 'CEO for One Month' in the U.S.

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Thursday, June 6, 2019
Service companies, Employment, Opfikon, The Adecco Group, Business

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a nation-wide search for its 2019 'CEO for One Month' in the U.S., the Adecco Group awarded Ben Conard the life-changing internship experience.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a nation-wide search for its 2019 'CEO for One Month' in the U.S., the Adecco Group awarded Ben Conard the life-changing internship experience.
  • "This is a huge moment in my career, and I am thrilled and humbled to embark on this journey."
  • Adecco Group AG is registered in Switzerland (ISIN: CH0012138605) and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ADEN).
  • The group is powered by ten global brands: Adecco, Adia, Badenoch & Clark, General Assembly, Lee Hecht Harrison, Modis, Pontoon, Spring Professional, YOSS and Vettery.

Global Recruitment (Staffing) Market Industry Analysis & Outlook 2019-2023 with Profiles of Adecco, Randstad, Manpower and Recruit Group

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Thursday, May 30, 2019
Service companies, Employment, Human resource management, Opfikon, The Adecco Group, Randstad Holding, Recruitment, ManpowerGroup, Economic growth

DUBLIN, May 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Recruitment (Staffing) Market: Industry Analysis & Outlook (2019-2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, May 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Recruitment (Staffing) Market: Industry Analysis & Outlook (2019-2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • A change in demographic transition can become a factor in dampening economic expansion and GDP growth, which in turn would cause a decline in the global recruitment market.
  • The report offers an in-depth analysis of the global recruitment market.
  • The report profiles Adecco SA, Randstad Holding NV, Manpower Group and Recruit Group.

The Adecco Group UK and Ireland Announces Its 'CEO for One Month' for 2019

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Friday, May 17, 2019
Opfikon, The Adecco Group, Service companies, Business, Service industries

LONDON, May 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Adecco Group UK and Ireland, part of the Adecco Group, has chosen the 2019 UK and Ireland candidate for 'CEO for One Month,' following an assessment day on 15 May.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, May 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Adecco Group UK and Ireland, part of the Adecco Group, has chosen the 2019 UK and Ireland candidate for 'CEO for One Month,' following an assessment day on 15 May.
  • 'CEO for One Month' is part of a worldwide Adecco Group programme, with more than 260,000 candidates registering across 47 countries.
  • Crystal will spend a month shadowing the Adecco Group UK&I leadership team, gaining unique insights into the organisation's country and Group operations.
  • The Adecco Group received almost 10,000 applications in the UK and Ireland for 'CEO for One Month.'

The Adecco Group UK and Ireland's Brands Recognised as UK's Best Workplaces™

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Thursday, May 9, 2019
Service companies, Employment, Opfikon, The Adecco Group, Business, Adecco Group North America

LONDON, May 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Adecco Group UK&I's brands: Adecco UK, Spring Technology, Office Angels and Badenoch + Clark were all named by Great Place to Work on their annual ranking of the UK's Best Workplaces.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, May 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Adecco Group UK&I's brands: Adecco UK, Spring Technology, Office Angels and Badenoch + Clark were all named by Great Place to Work on their annual ranking of the UK's Best Workplaces.
  • The rankings are: Office Angels 6th, Adecco 10th, Spring Technology 32nd and Badenoch + Clark 38th places.
  • It's very positive to see two of our brands being in the top 10, with all others having either equalled or improved their performance compared to previous years.
  • Alex Fleming,Country Head of UK & Ireland and President of Staffing & Solutions, the Adecco Group UK&I, commented: "We areproudtobe named once again as one of the UK's Best Workplaces and to be placed in the top 10 for two of our brands.

The Adecco Group to Host Leadership Boot Camp

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Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Service companies, Opfikon, The Adecco Group, Employment, Business

The top candidates advancing to the boot camp were selected from a competitive pool of more than 17,000 applications, representing nearly 300 colleges and universities.

Key Points: 
  • The top candidates advancing to the boot camp were selected from a competitive pool of more than 17,000 applications, representing nearly 300 colleges and universities.
  • During the boot camp, finalists will put their collaboration and innovation skills to the test through a variety of assessments aligned to the Adecco Group's core values and business objectives.
  • Adecco Group AG is registered in Switzerland (ISIN: CH0012138605) and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ADEN).
  • The group is powered by ten global brands: Adecco, Adia, Badenoch & Clark, General Assembly, Lee Hecht Harrison, Modis, Pontoon, Spring Professional, YOSS and Vettery.

The ONS Appoints the Adecco Group UK&I to Staff the 2021 Census Team

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Monday, April 15, 2019
Business, Service companies, Employment, Opfikon, The Adecco Group, Census, Employment agencies, Adecco General Staffing, New Zealand, Adecco Staffing, USA

LONDON, April 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Adecco Group UK&I (ISIN: CH0012138605) today announces that it has been awarded a 45m contract by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to provide recruitment and HR services for the 2021 Census.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, April 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Adecco Group UK&I (ISIN: CH0012138605) today announces that it has been awarded a 45m contract by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to provide recruitment and HR services for the 2021 Census.
  • Providing an integrated service Adecco Corporate, part of the Adecco Group UK&I, will play a pivotal role in the staffing of the 2019 Census Rehearsal and Census Coverage Survey, the 2020 Address Check, 2021 Census, and the 2021 Census Coverage Survey.
  • The agreement includes a wide range of Adecco Corporate's services for the coming census including the delivery of recruitment, payroll, HR, training and support to the Census Field Force and management teams.
  • We are therefore very excited to be working with the ONS to support them with their HR-needs during this significant period.