Top 20 Employment Agencies in Europe

Below is a curated list of trusted employment agencies across Europe. Click any agency to view details and leave a review.

Randstad

Employees: ~41,400 Active Countries: ~39

Adecco Group

Employees: ~33,000+ Active Countries: ~60

ManpowerGroup

Employees: ~28,000+ Active Countries: ~75

Gi Group Holding

Employees: ~9,000+ Active Countries: ~37

RGF Staffing (Recruit Global Family)

Employees: ~14,000+ (group) Active Countries: Global

Brunel

Employees: ~11,000+ Active Countries: 40+

Hays

Employees: ~12,000 Active Countries: 33

PageGroup (Michael Page)

Employees: ~7,000+ Active Countries: 35+

Robert Walters

Employees: ~4,000+ Active Countries: 30+

SThree

Employees: ~2,500+ Active Countries: ~18

Synergie

Employees: ~5,000+ Active Countries: 17+

YoungCapital

Employees: ~1,700 Active Countries: 11

Tempo-Team (Randstad brand)

Employees: N/A (brand) Active Countries: NL + selected

OTTO Work Force

Employees: N/A Active Countries: 13

HeadFirst Group

Employees: N/A Active Countries: 29+

Olympia (Uitzendbureau)

Employees: N/A Active Countries: NL

Timing

Employees: N/A Active Countries: NL + selected

Carriere Uitzendbureau

Employees: N/A Active Countries: NL + selected

Luba

Employees: N/A Active Countries: NL

Driessen

Employees: N/A Active Countries: NL

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What a Legit Employment Agency Must Provide by Law

Below is a comprehensive list of minimum legal and ethical obligations that employment agencies in Europe must meet. If any of these are missing, it is a serious red flag.

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    What to Watch Out For When Choosing an Employment Agency

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      Top 5 Most Flagged Employment Agencies in Europe

      Below is a curated list of employment agencies with serious red flags, based on media investigations and repeated worker reports. Click any agency to view details and leave a review.

      #1
      Werk & IK (Werk en IK Uitzendgroep) — Netherlands Media investigations reported alleged systematic exploitation of Eastern European temporary workers, including wage issues, housing problems, and failures in oversight and certification.
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      #2
      SVK Uitzendbureau (SVK Personeelsdiensten) — Netherlands Multiple worker reports describe serious issues: late or missing payments, promised working hours not respected, and housing conditions described as unsafe and degrading — poor insulation, cold rooms, inadequate heating (only portable heaters), windows that do not close properly, worn-out and dirty mattresses, broken beds, and overcrowded accommodation. In addition, workers have reported intimidation and violent behavior, including cases where individuals were physically assaulted.
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      #3
      Pollux / Polux — Netherlands Worker reports indicate poor communication, problematic accommodation, sudden loss of work assignments, and unstable employment conditions.
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      #4
      Uitzendplan — Netherlands Court-related reporting linked the company to serious labor-law violations, including unpaid wages, large back-pay claims, and enforcement actions.
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      #5
      Green Group — Netherlands Repeated compliance violations and court-linked back-pay cases involving temporary workers, indicating systemic labor and payment issues.
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