Spherion

What Spherion does

Spherion Staffing, LLC is a U.S. national recruiting and staffing enterprise operating through a franchise model of 200+ locally-owned offices across 36 states, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and founded in 1946. The company is a subsidiary of Randstad, the Dutch-listed global talent services firm, which provides strategic backing, technology, and corporate support to the franchise network. Spherion serves two principal customer segments: (1) employers — more than 4,000 businesses across administrative, customer service, light industrial, non-clinical healthcare, accounting & finance, manufacturing, information technology, and hospitality verticals — through flexible temporary staffing (3 days to 3 months), temp-to-hire placements, direct-hire placement via the Spherion Direct sub-brand, and Workforce Management Solutions (Spherion On-Premise onsite staffing and Managed Staffing); and (2) job seekers, who access the network via a national job portal, resume submission, and career resources.

The technology stack is built on AI/ML-driven search-and-match algorithms, NLP-based candidate chatbots, and behavioral candidate profiling that captures motivations and work approach beyond traditional resume screening. Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-fee arrangements on placements (temporary, temp-to-hire, direct hire) executed by franchisees, with franchisor-level income derived from royalties, technology licensing, training, and marketing fund contributions. Franchise economics are a defining feature: 57 franchisees that had operated at least one full year averaged $5.6M in annual revenue and over $1.2M in gross profit in 2024. Spherion's brand is reinforced by 75+ years of operating history, 21 consecutive years on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 (ranked #68 in 2025, #122 in 2026), a 4.9/5 Google rating across 50,000+ reviews, and Forbes' 2026 Best Temporary Staffing Firms and Best Professional Recruiting Firms lists.

Name

Spherion

Legal name

Spherion Staffing, LLC

Website

https://spherion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Spherion Staffing is a national U.S. recruiting and staffing franchise network (200+ offices across 36 states, founded 1946) providing temporary, temp-to-hire, direct-hire, and onsite workforce management services to 4,000+ businesses across administrative, industrial, healthcare, IT, and hospitality verticals, backed by parent company Randstad.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Staffing and Recruiting Services

NAICS

Temporary Help Services (56132), Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Temporary Help Services (561320)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

High-Volume / High-Turnover Temp Staffing (BPACACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Temp-to-Hire Staffing (BPACACAG), Office & Administrative Temp Staffing (BPACACAA)

Keywords

• Temporary staffing services
• Recruiting and placement
• Workforce management solutions
• Direct hire placement
• Staffing franchise network

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Staffing and Recruiting Services: Spherion generates revenue through providing temporary staffing, temp-to-hire, and direct hire placement services to employers. The company connects job seekers with employment opportunities across various industries including administrative, light industrial, healthcare, IT, hospitality, and professional services.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Spherion is a national recruiting and staffing enterprise that supplies businesses with flexible temporary staffing (placements from three days to three months), temp-to-hire arrangements, direct-hire placement, and workforce management solutions including on-premise dedicated staffing and fully managed hiring administration. The company connects employers with qualified candidates through a network of more than 200 locally owned franchise offices, supplemented by AI-driven candidate matching, behavioral profiling, and recruitment chatbots.

Product overview

Spherion is a national recruiting and staffing enterprise operating through a network of independent franchise owners. The company offers a unified staffing services platform comprising flexible temporary staffing, temp-to-hire placement, and direct-hire placement as its core offerings. These core services are supported by Workforce Management Solutions including Spherion On-Premise (dedicated onsite support) and Managed Staffing (full administrative and technology management of hiring processes). Spherion Direct serves as a sub-brand for permanent placement services. The company serves industries including administrative & clerical, customer & contact centers, light industrial, non-clinical healthcare, accounting & finance, manufacturing, information technology, and hospitality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spherion Direct: Direct hire placement services for permanent employee recruitment.
• Sandy Mazur Excellence in Leadership Scholarship
• Community Giveback Program

Products and services

• Flexible Staffing Temporary staffing solution designed for short-term workforce gaps, providing qualified candidates for positions ranging from three days to three months and accommodating 11th-hour requests across administrative, light industrial, healthcare, IT, hospitality, manufacturing, and customer service roles.
• Temp-to-Hire Solution allowing employers to preview a candidate's on-the-job performance before making a permanent hiring decision, used to delay permanent hires due to market uncertainty or fixed budgets.
• Direct-Hire Placement (Spherion Direct) Permanent employee placement service that provides employers access to the widest selection of candidates, including those not actively looking for a job, with sourcing and selection tools that target top talent and validate qualifications. Operated as the Spherion Direct sub-brand for influential and permanent roles.
• Spherion On-Premise Onsite workforce management solution where the Spherion team acts as an extension of the client's HR department, fulfilling day-to-day staffing requirements with dedicated onsite support.
• Managed Staffing Managed staffing solution applying Spherion's knowledge, tools, and technology to client HR practices, handling all administrative and technology functions of the hiring process so clients can source, recruit, hire, and manage teams more effectively.
• Spherion Franchise Ownership Opportunity to own and operate a local Spherion staffing franchise under a national brand with 75+ years of recognition, supported by HR technology, candidate databases, marketing, and operating systems. Average franchisee revenue was $5.6 million in 2024.

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Richland County FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026Spherion partners with the Richland County Foundation to administer the Sandy Mazur Excellence in Leadership Scholarship. The Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization established in 1945, reviews applicants and disburses grants for the scholarship program which has awarded scholarships to 17 students nationwide over seven years.
• Tri-Valley Career CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpherion Alameda County partners with the Tri-Valley Career Center to support hiring efforts across the region. Mike Sawari and his team were present at multiple community job fairs in collaboration with the center.
• Livermore Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpherion is a member of the Livermore Chamber of Commerce and Dublin Chambers of Commerce. A grand opening celebration is planned in partnership with the Livermore Chamber of Commerce.
• Gwinnett Chamber and FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpherion Greater Atlanta team members serve on the boards of the Gwinnett Chamber and Foundation, staying closely connected to local business leaders and their hiring challenges.
• Cobb Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpherion Greater Atlanta is engaging with the Cobb Chamber of Commerce while continuing involvement with DeKalb, Gwinnett, and North Fulton chambers.
• Metro Atlanta Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpherion Greater Atlanta is building relationships with the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce as part of their expanded footprint across metro Atlanta counties.
• Goodwill of North GeorgiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpherion Greater Atlanta team participates in local job fairs hosted by Goodwill of North Georgia to connect job seekers with employers.
• Gwinnett Technical CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpherion Greater Atlanta works closely with Gwinnett Technical College to promote job opportunities and connect students with employment.
• Las Positas CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpherion Alameda County plans to integrate into the community through partnerships with higher education institutions including Las Positas College.
• Women for Women InternationalminorOthersKathy George has personally sponsored more than 30 women through Women for Women International's Stronger Women, Stronger Nations program.
• Sandy MazurcoreOthersFormer Spherion President Sandy Mazur is honored through the Sandy Mazur Excellence in Leadership Scholarship created in her honor. The scholarship recognizes outstanding students who embody excellence, leadership, and passion that Mazur exhibited during her 18-year career at Spherion.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Kelly Services: U.S.-headquartered staffing company offering temporary staffing, direct-hire, and workforce solutions across light industrial, administrative, education, and professional categories. Closely comparable in service mix, customer segments, and brand maturity to Spherion.
• Express Employment Professionals: The closest direct peer - also a franchise-based staffing company offering temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire placement across light industrial, administrative, and professional roles. Operates a similar 800+ office franchise model in the U.S. and competes head-to-head for both franchisees and employer clients.
• Staffmark Group: U.S. staffing provider offering light industrial, administrative, and professional staffing plus on-site workforce management solutions. Directly comparable service portfolio and customer base to Spherion's core offerings.
• AppleOne Employment Services: Privately held U.S. staffing and recruiting company offering temporary, temp-to-hire, direct-hire, and workforce management across administrative, light industrial, and professional verticals. Closely comparable scale and service model.
• Insight Global: U.S. staffing and talent solutions firm providing temporary and direct-hire staffing across IT, professional, and commercial sectors. Comparable in service breadth, customer profile, and growth trajectory.

Broad incumbents

• Adecco: One of the world's largest staffing and workforce solutions companies, offering temporary staffing, permanent placement, and workforce management across all major verticals. Competes with Spherion for enterprise clients and talent, though Adecco operates a directly-owned branch model rather than franchise.
• Aerotek: Specialized staffing provider (subsidiary of Allegis Group) offering contract, direct-hire, and on-site workforce solutions across industrial, technical, and professional markets. Overlaps significantly with Spherion's commercial and light industrial offerings.
• ManpowerGroup: Global staffing leader providing temporary, permanent, and recruitment process outsourcing services across administrative, industrial, and professional segments. A direct competitor for large enterprise staffing contracts and talent pools in the U.S.
• TrueBlue (PeopleReady, PeopleScout): Public staffing holding company providing temporary staffing, on-site workforce management, and recruitment process outsourcing through its subsidiaries. Direct competition for Spherion's industrial staffing and managed services.
• Robert Half: Large staffing and consulting firm specializing in finance, accounting, technology, legal, and administrative placements. Overlaps with Spherion's professional and direct-hire offerings while operating at a higher-end specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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