Arbetslivsresurs

What Arbetslivsresurs does

Arbetslivsresurs is a Stockholm-headquartered labor market services company operating across Sweden with approximately 400 employees and 70+ local offices. Founded in 2005 through the merger of Arbetslivstjänster and Samhall Resurs AB, the company operates within Arenakoncernen and delivers publicly and privately funded employment, rehabilitation, and career transition services. Its core product portfolio spans Rusta och Matcha (government-funded job matching for Arbetsförmedlingen registrants), Steg till arbete (a four-stage rehabilitation-to-work program for individuals with illness or disability), Karriärvägledning (career guidance), Aktivitetsbaserade utredningsplatser (work-capacity assessment), occupational health and rehabilitation services (delivered with Qurant Företagshälsa AB under Arenakoncernen Hälsa), career transition and outplacement, recruitment and staffing, and job fairs.

The business operates without proprietary technology platforms; service delivery is human-led by a multidisciplinary team of career counselors, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, and HR specialists. The only disclosed integration is Teamtailor for the careers portal. Revenue is generated through four streams: public procurement contracts with Arbetsförmedlingen, framework agreements with ten Swedish insurance companies for rehabilitation and return-to-work services, delivery agreements with six major transition funds (TRR, TRS, TSN, TSL, Omställningsfonden, CIKO) plus Offentliga Omställningsorganisationen, and direct employer services for recruitment and staffing. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; services are negotiated through framework agreements and funded primarily by public and insurance-sector budgets. The customer base is structurally weighted toward large institutional buyers, with Arbetsförmedlingen serving as the primary referral gateway into publicly funded programs.

Name

Arbetslivsresurs

Legal name

Arbetslivsresurs

Website

https://arbetslivsresurs.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Arbetslivsresurs is a Swedish labor market services company within Arenakoncernen, delivering government-funded job matching, rehabilitation-to-work programs, career guidance, occupational health, and outplacement services to job seekers, employers, insurance companies, and transition funds across 70+ Swedish locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Employment Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Employment Services (5613), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Job Placement, Matching & Career Navigation Services (EDAAAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Onboarding, Offboarding & Employee Lifecycle Administration (BPACAHAL)

Keywords

• Employment services
• Career transition services
• Rehabilitation services
• Occupational health services
• Workforce recruitment

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Employment Services: Government-funded services provided under contract with Arbetsförmedlingen (Swedish Public Employment Service), including Rusta och Matcha, Steg till Arbete, Karriärvägledning, and Aktivitetsbaserade utredningsplatser (AUP). Revenue derived from public procurement contracts.
2. Rehabilitation Services for Insurance Companies: Rehabilitation and health services provided under framework agreements with insurance companies including Länsförsäkringar, Folksam, Trygg Hansa, and others. Services aim to return insured individuals to work and reduce sick leave costs.
3. Transition Fund Services: Career transition and outplacement services provided under agreements with Swedish transition funds (TRYGGHETSRÅDET TRR, TRS, TSN, TSL, Omställningsfonden, CIKO). Services include CV writing, career guidance, networking, and interview training for laid-off employees.
4. Employer Services: Recruitment services, staffing solutions, and job fair organization for employers seeking to hire personnel. Revenue generated through service agreements with private and public sector employers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Arbetslivsresurs is a Swedish labor market services company providing government-funded employment matching (Rusta och Matcha), rehabilitation-to-work programs (Steg till arbete), career guidance, occupational health and rehabilitation services, and career transition support for individuals affected by layoffs. The company operates across 70+ locations in Sweden, serving job seekers, employers, insurance companies, and transition funds.

Product overview

Arbetslivsresurs operates as a multi-service labor market actor within Arenakoncernen, offering a portfolio of interconnected services for job seekers, employers, insurance companies, and transition funds across Sweden. The core offering centers on Rusta och Matcha (personalized job matching for employment service registrants), Steg till arbete (a four-stage rehabilitation-to-work program for those with illness or disability), and Karriärvägledning (career guidance). These are supplemented by Aktivitetsbaserade utredningsplatser (activity-based vocational assessment), Hälsa Arbetsmiljö och Rehabilitering (occupational health and rehabilitation services), Karriär och Omställning (career transition and outplacement), Anställ Personal (recruitment and staffing), and Jobbmässor och event (job fairs). The company also serves insurance companies (Försäkringsbolag) and manages transition fund programs (Omställningsfonder) under agreements with Sweden's major funds. An online Jobbsökarguiden blog supports job seekers with practical career advice. With offices in over 80 locations nationwide, the company bridges job seekers and employers through a combination of in-person coaching, digital tools, and employer networks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rusta och Matcha A government-funded matching service for job seekers registered with the Swedish Public Employment Service (Arbetsförmedlingen), providing personalized job consulting, skills mapping, and job placement support to accelerate entry into employment or education.
• Steg till arbete A four-part stepwise program for individuals with illness or disability, delivered in collaboration with Arbetsförmedlingen, involving needs assessment, resource mapping, skills development, and job placement support.
• Karriärvägledning A career guidance program for uncertain job seekers, featuring study and career advisors, career and future planning, and connections to educational institutions.
• Aktivitetsbaserade utredningsplatser (AUP) Activity-based assessment places conducted in a real-work environment over 4-6 weeks, where occupational therapists observe and evaluate participants' strengths and work capacity across various job tasks.
• Hälsa, Arbetsmiljö och Rehabilitering A suite of occupational health, work environment, and rehabilitation services for employers and employees, covering proactive health treatments, workplace assessments, and rehabilitative interventions delivered in partnership with Qurant Företagshälsa AB as part of Arenakoncernen Hälsa.
• Karriär och Omställning Career transition services including coaching, career planning, outplacement, and rehabilitation-related career adjustment for both individuals and organizations, often delivered under agreement with Swedish transition funds.
• Anställ Personal Recruitment and staffing services helping employers find suitable candidates and internships, organized around job fairs and recruitment events across Sweden.
• Jobbmässor och event Job fairs and recruitment events organized nationwide, connecting job seekers directly with employers and providing a platform for interviews and networking.
• Omställningsfonder Transition fund services delivered on behalf of Swedish public and private transition organizations (TRR, TRS, TSN, TSL, Omställningsfonden, CIKO), providing counseling, career guidance, and CSN opinions to employees affected by layoffs.
• Försäkringsbolag Rehabilitation and return-to-work services for insurance companies, including needs mapping, work trials, career coaching, and rehabilitation planning, with agreements with major Swedish insurers including Länsförsäkringar, Folksam, Trygg Hansa, SEB Pension, and others.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8 out of 10 participants find new employment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LänsförsäkringarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFramework agreement for rehabilitation services to help insured individuals return to work. Länsförsäkringar is a consortium of regional insurance companies in Sweden.
• FolksamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth and rehabilitation service agreements to support policyholders in returning to work. Part of Arbetslivsresurs's network of 10 leading insurance company partnerships.
• Trygg HansacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRehabilitation services for Trygg Hansa insurance policyholders. Services designed to reduce sick leave costs and support timely return to work.
• Euro AccidentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance rehabilitation partnership providing work capacity assessment and return-to-work support services.
• SEB PensioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPension and insurance rehabilitation services to support employees in maintaining or returning to work capacity.
• BliwacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth insurance rehabilitation services providing early intervention and work reintroduction support.
• Moderna FörsäkringarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance rehabilitation partnership supporting policyholders with return-to-work programs.
• TrafikförsäkringsföreningencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraffic insurance rehabilitation services for individuals injured in traffic accidents.
• Offentliga OmställningsorganisationencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic Transition Organization for employees from companies without collective agreements. Arbetslivsresurs provides career guidance, enhanced support for laid-off workers, and CSN opinions.
• Trygghetsrådet TRRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransition fund for private sector employees (tjänstemän). Provides outplacement services including CV writing, career guidance, and interview training. TRR was established in the 1970s.
• OmställningsfondencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransition fund for municipal and regional employees. Career transition support services for public sector workers facing redundancy.
• Trygghetsfonden TSLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransition fund for union-organized employees in the private sector (LO). Provides career support and retraining assistance.
• Qurant Företagshälsa ABcoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration under 'Arenakoncernen Hälsa' to deliver modern occupational health services. Challenges traditional occupational health providers with proactive health management.
• ArbetsförmedlingencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish Public Employment Service. Arbetsförmedlingen determines eligibility for job seekers and refers them to approved suppliers like Arbetslivsresurs for Rusta och Matcha and other employment programs.
• HIREQminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStaffing company that holds information sessions at Arbetslivsresurs offices to recruit job seekers for positions with HIREQ.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Samhall: Swedish state-owned employment and labor-market services company. Direct comparator given overlapping mandate around transitioning individuals into work, with broader scale and a more public-policy orientation.

Direct peers

• ManpowerGroup Sweden: Swedish arm of the global staffing and workforce-solutions firm. Competes with Arbetslivsresurs in recruitment, staffing, and career-transition services for Swedish employers and job seekers.
• Adecco Sweden: Swedish subsidiary of the global staffing leader. Direct competitor in temporary staffing, permanent placement, and outplacement services for the same employer customer base.
• Randstad Sweden: Swedish operations of the global HR services firm. Comparable across staffing, recruitment, and HR solutions for Swedish employers, including candidate matching.
• Academic Work: Swedish staffing and recruitment firm focused on young professionals and career starters. Comparable on candidate matching, employer-side recruitment, and a Swedish-only market footprint.
• TNG: Swedish recruitment and staffing company with blind-recruitment methodology. Direct overlap with the recruitment and candidate-matching portions of Arbetslivsresurs's Anställ Personal service.
• Poolia: Sweden-based recruitment and staffing firm. Comparable on recruitment of professional and administrative staff and on outplacement services to Swedish employers.
• Uniflex: Swedish staffing and recruitment firm. Comparable on the staffing and recruitment side of Arbetslivsresurs's employer-services offering.

Emerging players

• Lernia: Swedish labor-market and training services company. Comparable in delivering employment services, vocational rehabilitation, and training, with overlap on the Steg till arbete and Rusta och Matcha-style programs.

Others

• Qurant Företagshälsa AB: Swedish occupational-health provider and Arenakoncernen partner. Sister entity within the same group that delivers the health and rehabilitation components of Arbetslivsresurs's offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/arbetslivsresurs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arbetslivsresurs
• Instagraminstagram.com/arbetslivsresursab
• TikToktiktok.com/@arbetslivsresurs

Compliance1 record

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