Leading staffing firms join forces to curb impact of coronavirus

Safely back to work in the new normal: that's probably what most of us want at the moment. Three of the world's leading staffing companies, Randstad, Adecco and Manpower, see it that way and are joining forces in an alliance to this end. The aim of this collaboration is to minimize the negative impact of the Corona pandemic on the economy.

Strategies and scenarios for a safe return to work

To help companies return their employees safely to their jobs, the Alliance has developed strategies and scenarios and presented them in a Policy paper published. Business, personnel and work concepts must be adapted to the new reality. This requires know-how, expertise and a high degree of flexibility. Qualities that personnel service providers, as the world's largest employer, have proven to possess. "We know the labor market and the industry-specific health and safety requirements. This makes us an ideal partner to support companies on the road to economic renewal. And can thus counteract a long and painful recession," says Taco de Vries, CEO Randstad Switzerland.

Helpful guide for companies

The alliance of the three major HR companies has developed a global and comprehensive Collection of concrete guidance and measures that have been successfully implemented in companies. This guide offers practical and innovative approaches to work organization and workforce planning for the revitalization of the economy. The faster companies and employees adapt and get used to the new reality, the lower the economic impact will be.

Personnel service providers invite cooperation

The Alliance invites employers, trade unions and non-governmental organizations to work together. At the same time, it is addressing governments to support, stimulate and promote these efforts. Other stakeholders are also called upon to join forces as well. In this way, companies and employees can return to work in a safe and productive way.