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Adecco sees positive hiring momentum at start of 2026

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Posted on February 25, 2026

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· Last updated: April 2, 2026

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ZURICH, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Adecco Group on Wednesday said it was seeing "positive momentum" in hiring volumes at the start of the year as the staffing company reported fourth quarter sales and

Adecco Reports Early-2026 Uptick in Hiring Volumes Amid Q4 Results

Adecco’s Early-2026 Hiring Outlook

ZURICH, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Adecco Group on Wednesday said it was seeing "positive momentum" in hiring volumes at the start of the year as the staffing company reported fourth quarter sales and operating profit roughly in line with forecasts.

Company Services Overview

Q4 Sales Performance

The Swiss company, which provides temporary and permanent staffing to factories and offices, said its sales rose 1% to 5.96 billion euros ($7.03 billion). When adjusted for currency movements and trading days, this represented a 3.9% increase, the company said.

Exchange Rate Reference

($1 = 0.8477 euros)

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by John Revill, Editing by Linda Pasquini)

Key Takeaways

  • Adecco reports Q4 sales up 1% to €5.96B, with a 3.9% increase after currency and trading-day adjustments.
  • Management cites “positive momentum” in hiring volumes at the start of 2026.
  • Quarterly sales and operating profit came in roughly in line with forecasts.
  • Performance reflects demand for temporary and permanent staffing across factories and offices.
  • Article references FX context: $1 = €0.8477 at time of reporting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
Adecco’s latest quarterly update highlights positive hiring momentum at the start of 2026, with Q4 sales up 1% to €5.96B and adjusted growth of 3.9% versus currency and trading-day effects.
How did the results compare with expectations?
Sales and operating profit were roughly in line with forecasts, suggesting stabilization in staffing demand to begin 2026.
What does this imply for the labor market?
Improving hiring volumes point to gradual recovery in demand for temporary and permanent staffing, particularly as companies cautiously add headcount.

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