Who we are

Our strong team of 25,000 dedicated recruitment experts specialize in building dedicated workforce and recruitment solutions that impact the world of work, connecting people to jobs in 62 countries.
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who we are
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.

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). 
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Global Reach with Local Expertise

Leveraging our global presence in 60+ countries, we mobilize highly skilled tech professionals to the UAE and the wider Middle East, ensuring you have access to top-tier candidates from around the world.

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HR solutions that scale

From on-site services to recruitment to payrolling, contact staffing, project hiring, executive search, emiratisation, outsourcing, mass hiring, master vendor programs and beyond, our high-touch solutions are crafted to fit today’s needs and achieve tomorrow’s goals.

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Extensive Candidate Pool & Local Network

Our extensive candidate pool and strong local network make it easier to meet high-volume talent requirements with ease. Whether you're scaling up rapidly or need to fill multiple positions, we can quickly onboard the right candidates to support your business operations.

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Specialized recruiters

Our recruiters specialize exclusively in your industry and have extensive knowledge of the changes that occur within it. We ensure your business is free of any skills gaps.

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Rapid turnaround

We work swiftly to meet your staffing and recruitment needs. With our in-house PRO team, onboarding large-scale candidates becomes seamless and convenient, ensuring your business continues to thrive

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Compliance with Government Regulations

Our recruitment process adheres strictly to UAE labor laws, hiring regulations, and Emiratisation goals, ensuring smooth and compliant staffing.

Your advantages with Adecco
  • ADO_icon_web__Temporary placement

    250,000 candidates

  • ADO_icon_web__Temporary placement

    4,000+ clients

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    50+ locations

  • ADO_icon_web__Temporary placement

    23,000+ associates