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Swiss temp agency Adecco sees 'challenging' Q3 as growth slows

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 15:31:23 +0100

Slowing demand for casual workers in Europe crimped revenue growth at the world's biggest temporary staffing agency Adecco, the Swiss firm said on Tuesday.

IT workers in demand in Switzerland as number of jobs on offer grows

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 13:30:39 +0200

Now is a good time to look for a new job with the number of vacancies on the rise and around one in 10 Swiss companies recruiting, according to labour market experts.

Top execs quit Adecco amid improved results

Thu, 07 May 2015 16:08:45 +0200

Swiss-based Adecco, the world's biggest temporary staffing group, said on Thursday that both its chief executive and finance chief have quit, as it posted strong first-quarter earnings on the back of improving sales in Europe.

Temporary staffing on the rise in Switzerland

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 22:44:55 +0100

More and more employees are engaged in temporary jobs in Switzerland, according to a report that says that demand for such interim work has been growing at annual rate of almost ten percent for the past 20 years.

Adecco reports higher profits for 2014

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 12:09:59 +0100

Zurich-based Adecco, the world’s largest temporary staffing company, on Wednesday reported a 14 percent rise in profits in 2014 from the previous year.

Adecco earnings fall short of expectations

Thu, 06 Nov 2014 12:12:08 +0100

Swiss-based Adecco, the world's biggest temporary staffing agency, on Thursday reported a rise in third-quarter profits, which missed expectations as business took a hit in its main market, France, and slowed in Germany.

Adecco shares drop on European jobs warning

Wed, 24 Sep 2014 16:32:00 +0200

The world's largest temporary work agency, Zurich-based Adecco, on Wednesday warned that economic uncertainty in Europe meant companies were hiring fewer employees.

European temp work helps Adecco's results

Thu, 07 Aug 2014 18:29:00 +0200

Swiss-based Adecco, the world's biggest temporary staffing group, on Thursday reported a 15-percent rise in net profit for the second quarter of 2014 over the same period a year earlier, as temp work in southern Europe picked up speed.

Higher Adecco profits reflect improved markets

Thu, 08 May 2014 16:50:31 +0200

The world's biggest temporary staffing group, Swiss-based Adecco, on Thursday announced a better-than-expected net profit for the first quarter, confirming that the long-depressed European market is on the rebound.

Adecco profit jumps as Euro market rebounds

Wed, 12 Mar 2014 14:14:51 +0100

Swiss-based Adecco, the world's biggest temporary staffing group, on Wednesday posted a 48-percent jump in its 2013 net profit as the long-depressed European market began bouncing back.

Adecco sees profits jump amid job turnaround

Wed, 06 Nov 2013 13:06:00 +0100

The world's biggest temporary staffing group Adecco posted on Wednesday a 61-percent jump in third-quarter profits, as it eyed a turnaround in the long-depressed European market.

Swiss-based Adecco faces French legal probe

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 16:02:00 +0200

Swiss-based Adecco, the world's biggest temporary staffing group, is under investigation by French competition authorities.

Adecco profits plunge over 'challenging' France

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:09:00 +0200

First quarter net profits for Swiss-based Adecco, the world's biggest temporary staffing group, dropped 40 percent to 67 million euros ($87.6 million) from a year earlier, due to restructuring costs and plummeting activities in its main market, France.

Adecco profit dips amid French job market woes

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:01:00 +0100

The world's biggest temporary staffing group, Swiss-based Adecco, on Wednesday posted a 27-percent drop in its 2012 net profit to 377 million euros ($492 million) from the previous year owing to plummeting activities in its main market, France.

Temp giant Adecco sees fall in revenues

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:57:02 +0200

The world's biggest temporary employment agency, Adecco, announced on Wednesday a 4.5-percent fall in sales in the first two months of the third quarter.

Swiss group Adecco posts profit rise

Tue, 08 May 2012 11:44:00 +0200

The world's biggest temporary staffing group Adecco said on Tuesday its first-quarter net profit rose 12 percent to €112 million ($146 million).

Booming Adecco slashes French jobs

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:15:00 +0100

The Swiss-based temporary employment and placement group, Adecco, which posted a strong profit rise last year, said on Thursday it would cut 530 jobs in France.

Adecco sees profits jump

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:32:50 +0200

The world's biggest temporary staffing group Adecco said Wednesday that its second quarter net profit soared 45 percent to €141 million, thanks to strong demand in the industrial segment.

Norway scandal spoils party for Adecco

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:28:00 +0100

Swiss multinational staffing agency Adecco on Thursday saw its bumper profits overshadowed by problems at its Norwegian unit, which is accused of breaking labour law.