Randstad Holding nv is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) review. Launched in 1999, the DJSI World is the first global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies worldwide based on RobecoSAM's analysis of financially material Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors.
Randstad is the only HR services provider included as a member in the Professional Services industry of the DJSI world and DJSI Europe indices. Of the 19 companies eligible to participate in the DJSI world index, only Randstad and one other company have been included.
"I am glad that our efforts in sustainable business are being recognized by DJSI," comments Randstad CEO Jacques van den Broek. "We have always aspired to grow sustainably, and to safeguard the business and its long-term viability, while taking the interests of all stakeholders into account. We expect this recognition is a valuable signal to our clients, candidates, employees, investors and other stakeholders. We look forward to further improving our sustainability performance in the years to come."
More information on how Randstad creates value through sustainable business can be found in our annual reportwww.randstadannualreport.comand on our corporate websitewww.randstad.com/sustainability .
More information on the DJSI:www.sustainability-indices.com
Randstad specializes in solutions in the field of flexible work and human resources services. Our services range from regular temporary staffing and permanent placements to inhouse, professionals, search & selection, and HR Solutions. The Randstad Group is one of the leading HR services providers in the world, with top-three positions in Argentina, Belgium & Luxembourg, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Greece, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, the UK, and the United States as well as major positions in Australia and Japan. In 2014, Randstad had approximately 29,000 corporate employees and around 4,400 branches and inhouse locations in 39 countries around the world. Randstad generated revenue of € 17.2 billion in 2014. Randstad was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Diemen, the Netherlands. Randstad Holding nv is listed on the NYSE Euronext Amsterdam, where options for stocks in Randstad are also traded.www.randstad.com .
For more information, please contact: Machteld Merens/Arun Rambocus, telephone: +31 (0)20 569 5623
Randstad N.V. is the world's No. 1 of human resources services. Net sales break down by activity as follows:
- generalist staff placement outside the classic sectors (45.4%): primarily administrative, light industry, logistics staff, etc.;
- generalist staff placement from onsite agencies (25.3%): primarily for clients in the consumer goods, automotive, life sciences and other industries;
- specialized staff placement (23.8%): primarily high-level and experienced professionals in the fields of IT, engineering, business, health, etc. In addition, the group offers services for the permanent staff of its clients (outplacement services, reintegration and salary management);
- other (5.5%).
At the end of 2023, the group had 2,761 branches worldwide.
Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: the Netherlands (12.7%), the United States (18.8%), France (15.1%), Italy (8.5%), Germany (7.4%), Belgium (6%), Spain (5%), Australia (4.6%), the United Kingdom (4.3%), Japan (3.2%), Canada (2.3%), Switzerland (1.9%), India (1.5%), Portugal (1.3%), Poland (1.2%), Sweden (1.2%) and other (5%).
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