Adecco Personaldienstleistungen

What Adecco Personaldienstleistungen does

Adecco Personaldienstleistungen GmbH is the German operating entity of publicly traded Adecco Group AG. It supplies temporary staffing, direct permanent placement, recruitment-process outsourcing, on-site workforce management, business-process outsourcing and training to employers across logistics, production, administration, healthcare, IT, finance, the public sector, defense and sales. Its delivery footprint includes more than 200 German branches, a self-service job portal and specialist brands such as Adecco Medical, DIS AG, Adecco Business Solutions, LHH Recruitment Solutions and Akkodis; the parent network spans more than 60 countries.

Temporary workers are employed by Adecco and billed to clients for actual hours at rates incorporating wages, collective-agreement terms, supplements and a service margin. Permanent placement charges a commission based on a successfully placed candidate's annual salary, while outsourcing and training are contracted project or managed-service engagements. Adecco reaches clients through branch-based field sales, key-account managers, inside sales and on-site teams, while candidates can use job search, AI-assisted CV analysis and matching, a voice-enabled resume builder available in more than 50 languages, employee referrals and walk-in branches.

Name

Adecco Personaldienstleistungen

Legal name

Adecco Personaldienstleistungen GmbH

Website

https://adecco.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Adecco Personaldienstleistungen provides temporary staffing, permanent placement and outsourcing to German employers across logistics, healthcare, production, IT, finance and other industries through a nationwide branch network and AI-enabled candidate matching.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Staffing and Workforce Solutions

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Temporary Help Services (56132), Employment Services (5613)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Local & Regional Generalist Staffing Agencies (BPACACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Office & Administrative Temp Staffing (BPACACAA), Administrative, Clerical & Office Support Direct Hire (BPACAFAF), Recruiting Administration Outsourcing (Recruitment Support, Scheduling, Onboarding Ops) (BPACAKAG)

Keywords

• Temporary staffing services
• Permanent placement recruitment
• Workforce outsourcing solutions
• Recruitment process outsourcing
• Human resources staffing

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Zeitarbeit / Arbeitnehmerüberlassung (Temporary Staffing): Temporary employment where workers are permanently employed by Adecco and deployed to client companies for fixed periods. Workers receive regular pay based on collective agreements (Tarifvertrag) with supplements and social benefits. Clients pay a markup on hourly rates.
2. Personalvermittlung (Permanent Placement): Direct placement of candidates into permanent positions at client companies. Adecco screens candidates, prepares them for interviews, and matches them with client requirements. Fee is commission-based, calculated as a percentage of the placed candidate's annual salary. Free for job seekers.
3. Outsourcing / Inhouse-Outsourcing: Full-service business process outsourcing solutions including Technical Services, Logistics, BPO (Energy, HR Services, Banking), and Field Sales & Marketing. Delivered through subsidiaries ABS (Adecco Business Solutions) and CST energy Services using work and service contracts with full process and results responsibility.
4. Training / Weiterbildung: Continuing education and training services for client workforces. Training is conducted by Adecco instructors at client facilities, with certifications awarded upon completion. Aims to expand competencies, strengthen employee retention, and ensure safety compliance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Adecco Personaldienstleistungen GmbH provides temporary staffing (Zeitarbeit), permanent placement (Personalvermittlung), business process outsourcing (Inhouse-Outsourcing), on-site workforce management, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), vocational training, and specialized healthcare staffing (Adecco Medical) across Germany. The company fills workforce gaps for enterprises across logistics, automotive, aerospace, production, IT, finance, defense, public sector, and healthcare verticals, leveraging an AI-powered recruitment platform and a candidate database of over 1 million. Revenue is generated through hourly markups on temporary staffing, success-based commissions on permanent placements, and managed-services outsourcing contracts.

Product overview

Adecco Personaldienstleistungen GmbH is a staffing and HR solutions company offering temporary staffing (Zeitarbeit), permanent placement (Personalvermittlung), and business process outsourcing services. The company operates a multi-brand portfolio including core Adecco services plus subsidiaries: DIS AG (specialized staffing), Akkodis (digital engineering consulting), LHH Recruitment Solutions (executive search), and Adecco Business Solutions (outsourcing). Core services are supplemented by specialized offerings such as Adecco Medical (healthcare staffing), RPO, Onsite Management, DE&I consulting, and the Job-Turbo refugee integration program. The company provides AI-powered job matching through its resume generator and job portal, covering 200+ branches and serving 5,000+ customers in Germany across industries including logistics, healthcare, production, IT, finance, and defense. The offering functions as a unified HR solutions platform rather than a single product, with specialized divisions addressing different workforce needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zeitarbeit (Arbeitnehmerüberlassung) — Temporary Staffing Temporary staffing service where employees are hired permanently by Adecco and assigned to client companies for defined periods. Provides flexible workforce solutions for staffing fluctuations, project peaks, and coverage for parental leave or illness. Workers receive fixed income based on Tarifvertrag (collective agreement) with supplements and social benefits; clients pay a markup on hourly rates.
• Personalvermittlung — Permanent Placement Direct permanent placement service matching candidates with client companies. Candidates are hired directly by the client; Adecco screens and prepares candidates for interviews and matches them to client requirements. Fee is commission-based, calculated as a percentage of the placed candidate's annual salary, triggered only upon successful placement. Free for job seekers.
• Outsourcing / Inhouse-Outsourcing Complete business process outsourcing solutions including Technical Services, Logistics, BPO (Energy, HR Services, Banking), and Field Sales & Marketing. Delivered through Adecco Business Solutions subsidiary with full process and results accountability via work and service contracts.
• Onsite Management On-site workforce management service where Adecco staff coordinate and supervise temporary workers at client locations. Includes recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, absence management, and productivity tracking.
• Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Partial or complete outsourcing of recruitment processes. RPO teams operate on-site or off-site, managing talent strategy, candidate sourcing, screening, interviews, and onboarding coordination with scalable models.
• Adecco Training Workforce development and training services including skills expansion, compliance training, safety guidelines, and certification programs. Practical training delivered by Adecco instructors at client facilities.
• Job-Turbo für Geflüchtete Government-supported integration program partnering with the Federal Employment Agency to qualify and place refugees into the German workforce. Includes language training, job-specific qualification, and ongoing support for both candidates and client companies.
• Staff Circle Low-threshold staffing management model with dedicated on-site Staff Circle Manager. Covers onboarding, qualification development, and employee support without requiring separate office space or complex implementation processes.
• Lebenslauf Generator (AI Resume Builder) AI-powered online resume builder supporting CV creation in over 50 languages via voice input. Scans existing resumes and automatically matches candidates with suitable job openings.
• Adecco Medical / Care Specialized healthcare staffing service covering nursing staff, medical professionals, childcare workers, and social educators through permanent placement, temporary staffing, and international recruitment from over 10 countries. Operates through 10 dedicated branches in Germany.
• Master Vendor Management (Healthcare) Coordination service managing multiple staffing suppliers for healthcare and social services clients. Provides tools, administration, and recruitment support to streamline multi-vendor workforce management.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Consulting Consulting service helping companies develop inclusive workplace cultures. Includes diversity assessments, retention strategies, and support for integrating diverse talent including refugees and workers with disabilities.
• DIS AG (Subsidiary) Major German staffing firm specialized in Office & Management, Finance, Financial Services, Industry, and IT placements. 4,500 employees at 109 branches; 18-time winner of 'Deutschlands Beste Arbeitgeber' award.
• Adecco Business Solutions (ABS) Full-service outsourcing subsidiary with 1,500 employees at 37 project sites. Specializes in complex outsourcing for logistics, energy, finance, technical services, and sales & marketing through work and service contracts. TÜV certified.
• Akkodis (Subsidiary) Global digital engineering consulting brand of Adecco Group connecting technology and talent. 40,000+ experts in 30+ countries specializing in IT, Engineering, and R&D with AI, Data Analytics, Cloud, Edge, Automation, and Cybersecurity capabilities.
• LHH Recruitment Solutions (Subsidiary) Specialized executive search firm for permanent and interim placements in Sales & Marketing, Finance, HR, Property & Construction, Life Science, Engineering, IT, and Procurement/Logistics. 80 employees at 7 German sites. Kununu Top Company 2023.
• CST energy Services (Subsidiary of ABS) Business process outsourcing for utilities and energy companies. 460 service employees at 3 sites provide process analysis, structuring, and optimization, including a training academy for energy sector certifications.
• ProServ Produktionsservice (Subsidiary) Production and staffing services provider with over 20 years of expertise covering production, assembly, packaging, quality assurance, and temporary staffing. Includes certified academy for employee training.
• Branchenlösungen — Industry Solutions Industry-specific staffing and recruitment solutions covering Administration, Finance, IT & Digitalization, Logistics, Public Sector, Healthcare, Production, Defense Industry, and Sales & Marketing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Response to candidate referrals paid out starting 8 weeks after candidate placement
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AmazoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmazon is featured as a major client using Adecco staffing services for logistics and fulfillment operations. Dedicated Amazon job portal (adecco-jobs.com/amazon/de-de/) provides specialized recruitment for Amazon positions.
• BMWcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBMW is highlighted as a key client with dedicated career portal partnership for recruiting automotive industry professionals.
• AirbuscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirbus partnership with dedicated aviation career portal (jobs.adecco.de/lpi/karriere-airbus) providing specialized staffing for aerospace manufacturing.
• GXOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGXO logistics partnership providing staffing solutions for logistics and supply chain operations.
• L'OréalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorL'Oréal partnership providing staffing and recruitment solutions for cosmetics and consumer goods operations.
• DP WorldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDP World partnership providing staffing solutions for trade and logistics operations.
• HOERBIGERminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHOERBIGER partnership providing industrial staffing solutions.
• IntersnackminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIntersnack partnership providing staffing for production and logistics operations.
• Charta der Vielfalt (Charter of Diversity)coreOthersAdecco Germany Holding AG is a proud signatory of the Charter of Diversity, committing to an open and diverse workplace. Adecco Personaldienstleistungen GmbH also supports this initiative for an inclusive society where everyone can realize their full potential.
• Paradigm for ParityminorOthersAdecco supports the Paradigm for Parity initiative, a coalition focused on achieving gender parity in corporate leadership.
• Global Business and Disability Network (ILO)minorOthersAdecco supports the International Labour Organization's Global Business and Disability Network, promoting employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
• Valuable 500minorOthersAdecco supports the Valuable 500 initiative focused on disability inclusion in business.
• Adecco Business Solutions (ABS)coreOthers100% subsidiary of Adecco Personaldienstleistungen GmbH, providing full-service outsourcing solutions for 30+ years in Germany. Operates with approximately 1,500 employees at 37 project locations.
• CST energy ServicescoreOthersSubsidiary of ABS providing complex business process outsourcing for utilities and energy supply companies. 460 employees at 3 locations with own training academy for qualifications and certifications.
• ProServ Produktionsservice und PersonaldienstecoreOthersLeading production and staffing service provider with 20+ years of expertise in production, assembly, packaging, quality assurance, and temporary staffing. Offers certified academy for employee training.
• DIS AGcoreOthersOne of the largest staffing providers in Germany, part of Adecco Group (active in 60 countries). Specializes in Office & Management, Finance, Financial Services, Industry, and IT. 4,500 employees at 109 locations. 18-time winner of 'Deutschlands Beste Arbeitgeber'.
• AkkodiscoreOthersGlobal consulting company for Digital Engineering connecting technology and talent to accelerate innovation. 40,000+ experts in 30+ countries with expertise in IT, Engineering, and R&D. Brand of the Adecco Group.
• LHH Recruitment SolutionscoreOthersSpecialized recruitment consultancy for professionals and executives. 80 employees at 7 locations in Germany serving Sales & Marketing, Finance, HR, Property & Construction, Life Science, Engineering, IT, and Procurement. Brand of DIS AG. Kununu Top Company 2023.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Randstad Deutschland: Direct competitor in German temporary staffing and permanent placement; competes head-to-head with Adecco across generalist and specialist verticals including logistics, manufacturing, and office/admin. Operates the GULP IT-staffing brand alongside its mainline business.
• ManpowerGroup Deutschland: Global staffing peer operating in Germany with comparable temp staffing, permanent placement, and RPO services. Targets similar enterprise and mid-market clients across production, logistics, and office roles.
• DIS AG: Wholly owned Adecco subsidiary that operates semi-independently in Germany with 109 branches and 4,500 staff. Specializes in office, finance, industry, and IT placements and competes in the same verticals as the parent Adecco brand.
• Persona Service: One of Germany's largest generalist staffing providers with a comparable branch network model across Zeitarbeit and direct hire. Competes directly on price and speed of placement for industrial, logistics, and office temp roles.
• Hays Deutschland: Specialist staffing and workforce solutions firm active in Germany focused on professional, IT, engineering, and life-sciences contract and permanent placements. Comparable to Adecco's higher-skill verticals and Akkodis-style digital engineering offering.
• PageGroup (Michael Page / Page Personnel): International recruitment group with German operations focused on permanent and interim placements across sales, marketing, finance, HR, IT, and engineering. Direct overlap with Adecco's LHH Recruitment Solutions and permanent placement services.
• Tempton: German generalist staffing firm with a multi-branch network offering temporary staffing, permanent placement, and on-site management. Competes with Adecco on industrial, logistics, and commercial temp placements across mid-market clients.
• Akkodis: Adecco-owned digital engineering and IT consulting brand with 40,000+ experts globally; though part of the parent group, it competes in the open market for IT/engineering staffing against players like Hays and Brunel, and represents a comparable premium-tech staffing model.
• Robert Half Deutschland: Global specialist in finance, accounting, IT, and administrative staffing with a German presence. Competes with Adecco's permanent placement and specialist finance/IT verticals, particularly for mid-to-senior professional roles.

Emerging players

• Brunel: International staffing and engineering services firm with German operations focused on engineering, IT, and project-based professional placements. Comparable to Adecco's specialist/project-based offerings and a relevant competitor in higher-skill contract staffing.

Market position

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/adecco-medical-deutschland

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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