The Adecco Group

70 companies unite to launch Tent UK, a new coalition of businesses committed to connecting refugees to work

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

LONDON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tent Partnership for Refugees (Tent) – a global network of companies committed to the labour market integration of refugees – is announcing the launch of Tent UK , a coalition of 70 major companies committed to hiring refugees and helping them become job ready.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tent Partnership for Refugees (Tent) – a global network of companies committed to the labour market integration of refugees – is announcing the launch of Tent UK , a coalition of 70 major companies committed to hiring refugees and helping them become job ready.
  • Tent is uniquely placed and ready to help companies develop ambitious programmes to include refugees."
  • "Tent is immensely proud to have brought together 70 leading businesses resolved to connect refugees to meaningful employment," said Jen Stobart, UK Director at Tent.
  • Tent UK is Tent's sixth national coalition to launch, adding to existing coalitions in Canada, France, Mexico, Spain and the United States.

LHH LAUNCHES ICEO EXECUTIVE MENTORING, A PEER-TO-PEER ADVISORY SERVICE DESIGNED TO ELEVATE LEADERSHIP PERFORMANCE

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LHH, a leading integrated talent solutions provider and global business unit of the Adecco Group, today announced the launch of International Center for Executive Options (ICEO) Executive Mentoring, an innovative peer-to-peer program that links current executives with former industry leaders to improve leadership and organizational performance in today's complex business environment.

Key Points: 
  • The program connects LHH clients with expert ICEO Advisors, consisting of C-suite leaders, senior executives and board members with extensive industry or situational experience aligned with their professional needs.
  • Executive Burnout: More than half (52%) of executives globally are concerned about burnout in leadership teams, though significant geographical variations exist.
  • ICEO Executive Mentoring is available now in North America, with plans to expand into additional regions throughout 2024.
  • For more information about ICEO Executive Mentoring and LHH's talent solutions, visit https://www.lhh.com/us/en/executives/iceo/ .

Recover™ Welcomes Hans Ploos van Amstel to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Recover™, the leading materials science company and scale producer of sustainable, high quality recycled cotton fiber and cotton fiber blends, today announced the appointment of Hans Ploos van Amstel to its board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • Recover™, the leading materials science company and scale producer of sustainable, high quality recycled cotton fiber and cotton fiber blends, today announced the appointment of Hans Ploos van Amstel to its board of directors.
  • Hans is a widely respected leader whose expertise will complement the talent and experience of the existing Recover board members.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Hans to Recover's board of directors," said Olof Persson, chairman of Recover and former chief executive officer of the Volvo Group.
  • Hans' appointment to the board of directors follows the company’s recent appointment of Anders Sjoblom as chief executive officer and Matthew Neville as chief commercial officer.

Tent México, A Coalition of 46 Companies, Launches With Shared Commitment to Connect Refugees and Migrants to Jobs in Mexico

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Tent México is Tent's first national coalition to launch in Latin America, adding to existing coalitions in Canada, France, Spain and the United States.

Key Points: 
  • Tent México is Tent's first national coalition to launch in Latin America, adding to existing coalitions in Canada, France, Spain and the United States.
  • * Only 7% of respondents in Mexico reported being less likely to buy from companies hiring refugees.
  • Tent México will provide a range of free services to companies that will support their efforts to connect refugees and migrants, of all backgrounds, to work.
  • We look forward to building upon this success and deepening our work with Tent to welcome even more refugees and migrants into the FEMSA workforce."

HRO Today Names Four TrueBlue Leaders as Innovative HR Superstars

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

TACOMA, Wash., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI), a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions, is pleased to announce that four of its leaders have been named to the HRO Today 2023 HR Superstars list, which recognizes individuals who are driving the industry forward with innovation.

Key Points: 
  • TACOMA, Wash., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI), a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions, is pleased to announce that four of its leaders have been named to the HRO Today 2023 HR Superstars list, which recognizes individuals who are driving the industry forward with innovation.
  • The TrueBlue executives featured this year include:
    Taryn Owen assumed the role of President and CEO of TrueBlue in September 2023.
  • Previously at TrueBlue, Owen served as Executive Vice President and President of PeopleReady from 2019 to 2021, and Executive Vice President and President of PeopleScout from 2014 to 2019.
  • Carl R. Schweihs has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of TrueBlue since October 2023.

Nation's Top Military Spouse Friendly® Employers Announced

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

This year's Military Spouse Friendly® Employers list can be found at www.militaryfriendly.com/MSFE2024 and will be published in the 2024 Winter issue of Military Spouse® Magazine.

Key Points: 
  • This year's Military Spouse Friendly® Employers list can be found at www.militaryfriendly.com/MSFE2024 and will be published in the 2024 Winter issue of Military Spouse® Magazine.
  • "We celebrate and honor employers who proudly bear the badge of Military Spouse Friendly® Employer.
  • Being designated as Military Spouse Friendly® is not just an award,  it's a commitment to fostering a workplace culture that appreciates resilience, adaptability, and unwavering dedication," said Kayla Lopez, Director of Military Partnerships, Military Friendly®.
  • For further information on the Military Spouse Friendly® Employers list, visit https://www.militaryfriendly.com/msfe2024/

Element Announces Board Appointment of Kathleen Taylor, Who Will Assume Role of Chair following 2024 AGM

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

She will succeed the Company’s current Board Chair, David Denison, who will retire from the Board at the Meeting after completing his five-year term as Chair.

Key Points: 
  • She will succeed the Company’s current Board Chair, David Denison, who will retire from the Board at the Meeting after completing his five-year term as Chair.
  • She is also Vice Chair of the Adecco Group AG, and a director of Air Canada and Mattamy Asset Management.
  • Ms. Taylor recently concluded her tenure as a director and chair of the Board of the Royal Bank of Canada and as a director of CPP Investments.
  • Taylor brings a wealth of C-suite leadership and board experience gained from her time at a number of prominent organizations.

LHH LAUNCHES LHH CAREER CANVAS, AN INDUSTRY-LEADING CAREER TRANSITION SOLUTION POWERED BY GENERATIVE AI AND HUMAN INSIGHT

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LHH, a leading integrated talent solutions provider and global business unit of the Adecco Group, announced today the launch of LHH Career Canvas, the next-generation digital solution designed to help people successfully navigate career shifts, whether by choice or post-downsizing. 

Key Points: 
  • To address this challenge, LHH has designed a dedicated space for career reinvention, LHH Career Studio, that leverages the combined power of human career guidance and generative AI.
  • The LHH Career Studio includes the new digital tool, LHH Career Canvas, designed to help candidates determine what comes next in their careers based on personal preferences and the supply and demand of specific roles.
  • By combining generative AI and real-time market data, LHH Career Canvas helps job seekers discover opportunities they might not have otherwise considered.
  • Candidates can now use LHH Career Canvas, as part of a broader set of resources in the LHH Career Studio, to transition more easily into their next career opportunity.

The Adecco Group Earns Two 2024 Military Friendly® Employer Designations

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Monday, November 13, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Adecco Group, the world's leading talent company, announced today that it has earned two 2024 Military Friendly® Employer designations for its efforts to create sustainable and meaningful career paths for both veterans and military spouses.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Adecco Group , the world's leading talent company, announced today that it has earned two 2024 Military Friendly® Employer designations for its efforts to create sustainable and meaningful career paths for both veterans and military spouses.
  • The Adecco Group ranked:
    #1 in the Military Spouse Friendly® Employer designation for its dedication to hiring military spouses and creating lasting, meaningful initiatives to aid in the progression of their career development.
  • "It is an honor to receive two Top Ten Military SpouseFriendly® Employer designations," said Mike Small, US President of the Adecco Group.
  • The Adecco Group will be showcased in the 2024 Military Friendly® Employers in the Winter issue of G.I.

Akkodis Positioned as Global Leader by Zinnov for its ER&D and Digital Engineering Services

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

ZURICH, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Akkodis, a global digital engineering company and the tech business of the Adecco Group, is delighted to announce that it has been rated as a leader in the 2023 Zinnov Zones for ER&D and Digital Engineering Services Ratings. Zinnov, a leading global management consulting firm conducted a 360-degree evaluation of around 60 of the top service providers as part of their annual ratings, assessing these firms' prowess and scalability across the ER&D value chain.

Key Points: 
  • Zinnov Zones ratings recognize Akkodis' capabilities in several categories, including ER&D Services, Digital Engineering Services, Data & AI Engineering Services, Automotive, Aerospace and Electrification.
  • ZURICH, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Akkodis, a global digital engineering company and the tech business of the Adecco Group, is delighted to announce that it has been rated as a leader in the 2023 Zinnov Zones for ER&D and Digital Engineering Services Ratings .
  • In the Zinnov Zones for ER&D and Digital Engineering Services 2023 Ratings, Zinnov recognized Akkodis as a leader in the overall Digital Engineering Services category, Data & AI Engineering Services category, as well as for its industry capabilities across Aerospace, Automotive and Electrification.
  • "It is an honor to be recognized by Zinnov as a global leader in ER&D Services."