Adecco

Adecco International is the world leader in human resource solutions. The history of Adecco can be traced back to about 50 years.

Adia was founded in 1957 in Lausanne, Switzerland. Ecco was founded in Lyon, France in 1964. In 1996, Adia and Ecco merged to form Adecco, a strong global leader in recruitment and personnel services.

In 2000, Adecco acquired Olsten Staffing and became number one recruitment company in the US. Adecco thought ahead and entered the web world post 2000. Today, Adecco has committed to expand to six professional business lines which will all provide service under one name.

Adecco believes in “better work, better life.” The mission of the company is to give everybody the opportunity to improve their situation at work, home, leisure, life. Adecco is world leader in connecting people with work they want and talent they need. The company helps people with life skills, career progression, and specialized expertise.



Adecco’s businesses or areas of operation include a comprehensive service offering including:

• Temporary and Contract Staffing
• Outsourcing
• Permanent Recruitment
• Outplacement and Career Services
• Training and Consulting

Adecco operates six global business lines in addition to its established Office & Industrial business. These are:

• Adecco Finance & Legal
• Adecco Engineering & Technical
• Adecco Information Technology
• Adecco Medical & Science
• Adecco Sales Marketing & Events
• Adecco Human Capital Solutions

Key Statistics

• Adecco has total assets of US$ 8,067.1 million in 2005.
• Group Sales 2005 for Adecco is Euros 18.3 billion with Euros 453 million net income.
• Profit in 2005 is worth US$ 562.9 millions. There is a 36.3% change in profits from 2004.
• Adecco has 6600 offices in 70 countries and territories.
• Adecco has worldwide employee strength of 33,000.

The organizational structure of Adecco includes Chairman, CEO, Chief Financial Officer, Board of Directors, Honorary President, Executive Team etc. The company serves up to 150,000 clients everyday. They follow distinct code of conduct and social responsibility.

International Ranking

• Ranked 278 in the world in the 2006 rankings of the Fortune Magazine.
• Ranked 619 in the world according to the Forbes Magazine.

Adecco has six business lines all of which are subsidiary units which work under the same name Adecco. Adecco’s story is one of mergers and acquisitions. The merger between Adia and Ecco led to form Adecco in 1996. In 2000, with acquisition of Olsten Staffing, Adecco has become the number one recruitment company in the US.

Headquarter Address:

Sägereistrasse 10, P.O. Box
CH-8152 Glattbrugg, Switzerland
Telephone: + 41 44 878 8888
Fax: + 41 44 829 8888

Website URL: www.adecco.com