Adecco

The Adecco S. A. is the world's largest provider of staffing services and one of the world 's largest employers. The company provides jobs between employers and candidates. Headquartered in Switzerland company is among the Fortune Global 500 companies. Adecco operates in over 60 countries. In 1996 the company was formed from the merger of Adia Interim Swiss and French Ecco.

The company has its statutory seat in Chéserex holding in the Canton of Vaud, operational headquarters are located in Glattbrugg.

Company History

Company data

  • Net service revenues (2011): EUR 20.5 billion
  • Brand value (2006): CHF 1.55 billion (Source: Interbrand )
  • People worldwide (2011): approximately 33,000 employees worldwide (full- time equivalent ).
  • Customer contacts: daily with up to 100,000 customers in the business
  • Time workers: up to 700,000 associates daily under contract

The Adecco S. A. Headquartered in Switzerland and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. Largest shareholder is Zurich Jacobs Holding AG, which has its share continuously reduced in recent years and still holds 18.62% (as of June 2010) percent of Adecco.

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