EnergieQ

What EnergieQ does

EnergieQ is a Dutch HR services firm headquartered in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, operating for more than 30 years under the legal entity EnergieQ Groep B.V. The company delivers an integrated suite of HR services — recruitment, detachering (staffing), outplacement and career counseling, re-integration (Spoor 1 & 2), UWV-certified jobcoaching, customized training, and SROI/PSO advisory — through four wholly-owned subsidiaries (EnergieQ Detachering B.V., EnergieQ Projecten B.V., Inflex Detachering B.V., and Sterk Sociaal B.V.) and a sub-brand, EnergieQ Sterk Sociaal, focused on inclusive employment. Its core differentiator is the PSO Trede 3 and PSO 30+ certification (held for three consecutive certification cycles), which positions it as a specialist in employing people with a distance to the labor market and qualifies it for government-mandated SROI contracts.

The firm serves three distinct customer segments: (1) employers — corporate and SME buyers seeking staffing, re-integration, training, and SROI compliance support; (2) employees and job seekers requiring career coaching, outplacement, and reintegration services; and (3) government entities, principally UWV and municipalities, which contract re-integration trajectories under the Participatiewet framework. Named enterprise customers include VodafoneZiggo, Van Wijnen, APG, KIM Nederland, and Eurocross Assistance. GTM is hybrid: sales-led direct engagement with employers, direct-to-consumer support for individuals, and community-led positioning around social impact and inclusive employment.

The business model is professional services — fees are quote-based and undisclosed, billed on project or retainer (multi-year) terms. There is no proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML capability, no app, and no disclosed funding; delivery is human-coach-driven. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; based on headcount of 51-100 employees and sector benchmarks, implied annual revenue is in the $5M-$10M band with low confidence. The technology footprint is limited to a marketing website (energieq.nl), LinkedIn/Facebook/Instagram presence, and a WhatsApp contact channel — consistent with a traditional services firm rather than a tech-enabled platform.

Name

EnergieQ

Legal name

EnergieQ Groep B.V.

Website

https://energieq.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

EnergieQ is an Apeldoorn-based Dutch HR services firm delivering recruitment, detachering, re-integration, job coaching, training, and SROI/PSO advisory to employers, employees, and government entities, specializing in inclusive employment for people with a distance to the labor market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Resources Services

NAICS

Temporary Help Services (561320), Employment Services (5613)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Agent of Record (AOR) / Contractor Engagement Services (BPACAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Employee Onboarding & Offboarding Administration (BPAAAIAA)

Keywords

• HR services
• Inclusive employment
• Staffing services
• Career coaching
• Re-integration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Apeldoorn

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Recruitment & Detachering: EnergieQ recruits candidates and provides staffing services (detachering) to employers. They handle the entire recruitment process and either place candidates directly with clients or employ them themselves for deployment at client organizations.
2. Outplacement & Loopbaanbegeleiding: Career counseling and outplacement services for employees facing job loss or career transitions. Services include job search support, CV preparation, interview coaching, and career guidance.
3. Re-integratie & Jobcoaching: Re-integration services for employees returning to work after illness or disability, supported by certified job coaches. Services funded through UWV and municipal government programs.
4. Training & Ontwikkeling: Customized training programs for employers and employees, delivered by experienced trainers who are entrepreneurs themselves.
5. SROI & DEI Advies: Advisory services for Social Return on Investment (SROI) compliance and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) implementation, including PSO certification support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EnergieQ is an HR services firm that delivers recruitment, detachering (staffing), outplacement, re-integration (Spoor 1 & 2 and UWV trajectories), jobcoaching, training & development, and SROI/PSO advisory services. The company specializes in inclusive employment, helping place and retain people with employment challenges (disabilities, chronic illness, neurodiversity, WIA/Wajong beneficiaries, status holders, 55+) at employers across the Netherlands.

Product overview

EnergieQ is een HR-dienstverleningsorganisatie actief in Apeldoorn met ruim 30 jaar ervaring. Het bedrijf biedt een geïntegreerde suite van HR-diensten: Recruitment & Detachering (werving, selectie en detachering in Office-functiegebieden), Outplacement & Loopbaanbegeleiding, Re-integratie (Spoor 1 & 2, UWV-trajecten), Jobcoaching, Training & Ontwikkeling (maatwerk programma's), SROI/PSO Certificeringsbegeleiding, en Arbeidsuitdaging Begeleiding. De organisatie opereert via het moedermerk EnergieQ en de sub-brand EnergieQ Sterk Sociaal (gericht op inclusief werkgeverschap en kwetsbare doelgroepen). Het dienstenaanbod is modulair opgezet en afgestemd op zowel werkgevers als werknemers/UWV-groepen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Recruitment & Detachering Recruitment and staffing (detachering) services covering office functions such as customer contact, sales, marketing, administration, secretarial, and finance. EnergieQ manages the full recruitment process and either places candidates directly or employs them for deployment at client organizations.
• Outplacement & Loopbaanbegeleiding Career transition and outplacement services for employees facing job loss or career change. Includes career guidance, CV preparation, interview training, and job search support.
• Re-integratie Spoor 1 & 2 Re-integration guidance for long-term sick employees returning to work, either within their own organization (Track 1) or with another employer (Track 2). Includes reintegration advisory and dossier management.
• Jobcoaching Practical on-the-job support for people with employment challenges to find and retain suitable work. Jobcoaches are HBO-certified and recognized by UWV and Noloc.
• UWV Re-integratie UWV-certified re-integration services for beneficiaries of WIA, Wajong, Ziektewet, and other programs. Includes Naar Werk, Werkfit Maken, Participatie Interventie, Bevorderen Maatschappelijke Deelname, Praktijkassessment, and Begeleiding tijdens Scholing.
• Training & Ontwikkeling Custom training and development programs for organizations and employees. Programs include 'Van druk naar geluk', 'DIY Duurzame Inzetbaarheid', 'De wandeling met verandering', 'Boost jouw carrière', 'Persoonlijk leiderschap', and 'Business boost'.
• SROI & PSO Certificering Begeleiding Advisory service guiding organizations through SROI (Social Return on Investment) obligations and PSO (Prestatieladder Socialer Ondernemen) certification. Includes social return project plan development, target group recruitment, and sustainable employability trajectories.
• Arbeidsuitdaging Begeleiding Guidance for people with employment challenges (disability, chronic illness, neurodiversity, WIA/Wajong, status holders, 55+) toward suitable work. Includes jobcoaching and re-integration support.

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Eurocross AssistanceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026Eurocross Assistance partnered with EnergieQ for an inspiration session on diversity, inclusion and equal treatment. The session, conducted with Onbeperkt aan de Slag and Eric van 't Zelfde, aimed to create awareness among managers about employing people with employment challenges and breaking down prejudices.
• Onbeperkt aan de SlagminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner in organizing inspiration sessions on inclusive employment. Partnered with EnergieQ for workshops at Eurocross Assistance focusing on breaking prejudices and creating opportunities for people with employment challenges.
• Eric van 't ZelfdeminorOthersExternal consultant/expert partnering with EnergieQ for inspiration sessions on inclusive employment and diversity topics.
• Van WijnencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company partnering with EnergieQ for inclusive recruitment and diversity initiatives. Part of EnergieQ's collaboration strategy with companies committed to inclusive employment practices.
• APGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPension fund services company collaborating with EnergieQ on inclusive employment programs. Focus on talent acquisition from underutilized labor pools and supporting diversity hiring initiatives.
• KIM NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing company where EnergieQ successfully placed candidate Heta Nayak as BIM-modelleur and calculator after overcoming language barriers. Example of successful inclusive recruitment partnership.
• VodafoneZiggocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelecommunications company with ongoing partnership with EnergieQ for inclusive hiring. Successfully placed employee Peter Bijlsma (now 3+ years with permanent contract) through inclusive recruitment program.
• UWVcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOfficial government partner for re-integration services. UWV refers beneficiaries (people with WIA, Wajong, Ziektewet, and other disability/unemployment benefits) to EnergieQ for career counseling, job coaching, and employment placement services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• USG People (RGF Staffing Netherlands): Major Dutch staffing firm under RGF Staffing offering detachering, recruitment, and HR solutions. Closely overlaps EnergieQ's staffing/detachering core and shares the Dutch re-integratie/UBO/UWV partnership environment.
• Olympia: Dutch staffing and recruitment agency providing detachering, uitzenden, and HR services across the Netherlands. Comparable mid-market Dutch staffing peer operating in same employer and government channels as EnergieQ.
• Tempo-Team: Dutch staffing and HR services provider (part of RGF Staffing) covering detachering, recruitment, outplacement, and re-integratie. Closely comparable business model and service portfolio to EnergieQ, serving similar employer and government segments in the Netherlands.
• Actief Groep: Dutch regional staffing and HR services provider covering detachering, recruitment, and re-integratie. Comparable mid-sized Dutch staffing peer with similar employer/government go-to-market to EnergieQ.
• Start People: Dutch staffing agency under RGF Staffing offering uitzenden, detachering, and HR services including re-integratie support. Comparable mid-market Dutch staffing peer operating in the same detachering/UWV ecosystem as EnergieQ.
• Bender Groep: Dutch staffing, detacheren and HR services firm with strong re-integratie and government partnership profile. Closely comparable business mix (detachering + re-integratie + government contracts) to EnergieQ in the Dutch mid-market.

Broad incumbents

• Randstad: Largest Dutch-headquartered staffing and HR services group, operating detachering, recruitment, and re-integration across the Netherlands and globally. Comparable as a direct overlap on staffing/detachering, though far broader in scope and scale than EnergieQ's boutique inclusive-employment focus.
• Brunel International: Dutch-headquartered international staffing and project services firm specializing in professional detacheren of specialists. Comparable as a Netherlands-rooted detacheringspecialist, though focused on higher-skill technical/engineering segments rather than inclusive employment.
• ManpowerGroup Netherlands: Global staffing giant with Dutch operations covering temporary staffing, permanent placement, and career services (including outplacement). Direct overlap with EnergieQ on detachering, recruitment, and re-integratie, but at enterprise scale across many segments beyond inclusive employment.
• Hays Netherlands: International recruitment firm with Dutch operations focused on professional and specialist permanent and contract placement. Comparable as a recruitment peer serving the Dutch corporate market; EnergieQ differentiates on inclusive-employment focus rather than Hays's specialist white-collar focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/energieq
• Instagraminstagram.com/energieq

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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