What Gi Group does

Gi Group is an international staffing and workforce solutions provider founded in 1998 and headquartered in Milan, Italy. Operating under Gi Group Holding S.p.A., the company delivers temporary staffing, permanent staffing, technical recruitment, international mobility, Onsite embedded workforce management, and business process outsourcing (Gi BPO) across 30 countries in Europe, Latin America, and Asia. It serves employers across manufacturing, logistics, pharmaceutical, life sciences, and broader enterprise segments, with a dedicated Gi Life Sciences division staffed by scientist-trained consultants serving pharma, biotech, fine chemicals, and medical devices clients.

The company's technology stack centers on proprietary AI-powered matching and automation tools, including the Matching Engine (operating across 10M+ candidates with 10x performance improvement claims), Market Crawler (predictive labor-market analytics), AI Booster (20% placement conversion improvement), and Hyper-Automation/RPA capabilities delivering 30-35% cost reduction for BPO clients. Revenue is generated primarily through transaction fees on temporary staffing markups and permanent placement fees, with managed-services billing for Onsite engagements and results/volume-based billing for BPO. Distribution is via direct enterprise sales with field teams embedded at client sites, supported by a 30-country office network and complementary subsidiary brands (Gi BPO, Grafton, Wyser, Jobtome, Tack TMI, INTOO) under the holding umbrella.

In 2025, Gi Group reported a return to growth with a 5% revenue increase in Q4, driven by demand in manufacturing, logistics, and pharmaceutical sectors and accompanied by market share gains. The company has pursued continuous M&A (Jobtome 2021, Encore Personnel 2022, The Bridge 2023), launched a new 'Beyond' brand identity campaign in 2026, and extended partnerships into adjacent markets (e.g., Chegg, 2026). Operational metrics such as 97-100% fulfilment rates on Onsite engagements, 30-35% hyper-automation cost reductions, and 25% reductions in sick hours demonstrate measurable client outcomes across its enterprise base.

Name

Gi Group

Legal name

Gi Group Holding S.p.A. - With Sole Shareholder

Website

https://gigroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Gi Group is a Milan-based international staffing and workforce solutions provider operating across 30 countries, offering temporary and permanent staffing, Onsite embedded management, BPO, and specialized life sciences recruitment via proprietary AI matching and hyper-automation technology to enterprise clients in manufacturing, logistics, pharma, and related sectors.

Ownership category

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Product category

Staffing and Workforce Solutions

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Management Consulting Services (54161), Professional Employer Organizations (561330)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Captive/Global In-House Center (GIC) Setup & Managed Services (BPAEAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

GIS & Spatial Data Management Platforms (BPAMANAK)

Keywords

• Temporary staffing services
• Permanent recruitment solutions
• Workforce management services
• Business process outsourcing
• International staffing agency

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Temporary Staffing: Placement of temporary workers at client sites, charging fees based on worker hourly rates orMarkup on worker wages. Core revenue stream with volume-based scaling.
2. Permanent Staffing / Executive Search: Recruitment and placement of permanent employees, typically earning a percentage of the placed candidate's annual salary as a placement fee.
3. Business Process Outsourcing (BPO): Complete assessment and operation of business processes for clients. Gi BPO handles functions including finance, HR, logistics, IT, and compliance. Billing based on results or volumes processed, not headcount, providing cost efficiency guarantees.
4. Onsite Management: Embedded teams at client facilities managing workforce operations, recruitment, onboarding, and retention programs. Revenue generated through staffing margins and management fees.
5. Specialized Recruitment (Gi Life Sciences, Gi Pro): Sector-specific recruitment services for life sciences (pharma, biotech, MedTech) and technical/professional roles, with consultants many being scientists by education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Gi Group is a global workforce solutions provider that supplies temporary and permanent staffing, technical recruitment, international mobility, embedded onsite workforce management, business process outsourcing (Gi BPO), and specialized life sciences staffing (Gi Life Sciences) to enterprise clients across 30 countries. The company combines proprietary AI-powered matching technology with dedicated account teams and onsite specialists to deliver flexible, scalable workforce solutions. Pricing is quote-based and varies by client scope, volume, sector, and contract terms.

Product overview

Gi Group is a global workforce solutions provider operating as part of Gi Group Holding. The offering consists of core staffing and recruitment services (Temporary Staffing, Permanent Staffing, Technical Recruitment via Gi Pro, and International Mobility) combined with managed services (Onsite embedded teams and Gi BPO for business process outsourcing). Gi Life Sciences provides specialized sector-focused staffing for life sciences industries. The portfolio is organized under the Gi Group Holding ecosystem with complementary brands including Gi BPO, Grafton, Wyser, Jobtome, Tack TMI, and INTOO, delivering comprehensive workforce solutions across 30 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Temporary Staffing Flexible temporary workforce solutions that let businesses scale staffing levels up or down based on project needs and seasonal demand, with workers placed at client sites and fees charged as a markup on worker wages.
• Permanent Staffing Recruitment services that fill permanent positions by connecting qualified candidates with organizations seeking long-term hires, with fees typically structured as a percentage of the placed candidate's annual salary.
• Technical Recruitment (Gi Pro) Specialized technical and professional recruitment services for skilled positions, delivered by sector-dedicated consultants who target mid-to-senior technical roles across industries.
• International Mobility Cross-border workforce solutions that enable companies to deploy and manage employees across multiple countries, handling regulatory compliance, relocation logistics, and local employment requirements.
• Onsite Embedded workforce management service that places dedicated Gi Group teams at client facilities to run recruitment, onboarding, retention, and day-to-day workforce operations, generating revenue through staffing margins and management fees.
• Business Process Outsourcing (Gi BPO) Complete assessment and operation of business processes including finance, HR, logistics, IT, compliance, and administrative functions, combining hyper-automation (RPA and AI) with specialized labour and billed on outcomes or volumes processed rather than headcount.
• Gi Life Sciences Sector-specific staffing and workforce solutions for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, fine chemicals, and medical devices industries, delivered by consultants with scientific backgrounds who recruit for GMP manufacturing, clinical trials, and research roles.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5% revenue increase in Q4 2025, with market share gains
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CheggminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2026Gi Group announced a new business partnership with Chegg as part of Chegg's strategic transformation into Chegg Skilling (growth engine) and Academic Services (cash generation). Gi Group joins DHL and Woolf University as Chegg's new business partnerships, extending Chegg's workforce and skills development capabilities.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ManpowerGroup: US-headquartered global staffing firm operating in 75+ countries with temporary staffing, permanent placement, and workforce solutions including the Experis IT/professional brand. Direct competitor across Gi Group's enterprise and Gi Pro offerings.
• Adecco Group: Switzerland-based global staffing leader operating across 60+ countries with temporary staffing, permanent placement, and workforce solutions. Most direct competitor to Gi Group's core enterprise staffing model, particularly across European multinational accounts.
• Randstad: Netherlands-based global staffing firm providing temporary staffing, permanent placement, and HR services; largest staffing firm in Europe. Direct peer in temporary staffing and Onsite-style managed service delivery across overlapping European geographies.
• Recruit Holdings: Japan-based holding company owning Indeed, Glassdoor, and RGF Staffing brands globally. Direct peer in staffing with technology-enabled matching capabilities that compete with Gi Group's AI matching platform and 10M+ candidate database.
• Hays: UK-based specialist recruitment firm focused on professional and skilled-trades staffing across 33 countries. Direct competitor to Gi Group's Gi Pro technical/professional recruitment and Wyser executive search brands.
• Robert Half: US-based specialized staffing firm serving finance, accounting, technology, and administrative roles. Direct peer in higher-fee specialized staffing segments where Gi Group's Wyser and Gi Pro compete for skilled talent.
• PageGroup: UK-based recruitment firm operating Michael Page (executive search) and Page Personnel (professional support) brands. Direct competitor to Wyser within Gi Group's executive search and mid-professional recruitment segment.
• SThree: UK-headquartered specialist staffing firm serving life sciences, technology, engineering, and banking/financial services. Most direct peer to Gi Life Sciences in the life sciences specialized staffing vertical, with overlapping pharma/biotech client base.
• Cielo: US-based Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and talent acquisition provider. Direct peer to Gi Group's Onsite embedded workforce management model and Gi BPO managed services in enterprise RPO deals.

Regional players

• Orienta: Italian staffing agency providing temporary staffing, permanent placement, and training services primarily within Italy. Regional competitor in Gi Group's home market where Gi Group's Italian operations have the deepest historical presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gi-group

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A3 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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