Adecco, part of the Adecco Group, announced it has pledged to find jobs for 85,000 refugees globally, and train or upskill 17,000 by the end of 2027.

The commitment follows Adecco’s first pledge at Tent’s European Business Summit in June 2023. At the summit, Adecco, a partner of the Tent Partnership for Refugees (Tent) since 2020, originally pledged to connect 50,000 refugees to jobs over three years and to provide technical and language training to 10,000.

Adecco is also launching a dedicated website, Jobs for Refugees. This online platform allows refugees from all nationalities to explore and connect to job opportunities worldwide, focusing on a “skills first” approach. The group said the launch of the site is in recognition of the “transformative power of meaningful work and the ability to create positive, lasting change in the lives of refugees worldwide.”

Adecco President Christophe Catoir said, "Most importantly, no one chooses to be a refugee. We strongly believe that work is not just a source of income, but a first, important step for rebuilding a life, integrating in a new country and finding a place in society again. Moreover, for companies, embracing diversity by employing refugees brings unique perspectives, strong loyalty, and much needed skills to the workforce. This not only fosters a more inclusive workplace culture but also contributes to the overall success of a company."

Tent CEO Gideon Maltz said, “We are proud to count Adecco as a longstanding member of Tent. As we approach [the] grim two-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine, millions of Ukrainians remain displaced and many are still looking for meaningful employment as they grapple with barriers to employment such as lower language proficiency, transportation issues, lack of childcare options, as well as a lack of social and professional networks. With Adecco’s help, tens of thousands of refugees - from Ukraine and elsewhere - will find a job allowing them to provide for themselves and their families. We commend Adecco for their bold commitment and hope that many more companies will be inspired by their example.”

In Germany, Adecco recently joined the "Job Turbo for the Integration of Refugees into the Labour Market” initiative announced by the Federal Minister of Labour in October 2023. The target is to employ at least 10,000 refugees in Germany by the end of 2025.

To achieve these goals, Adecco Germany is working with committed companies such as L'Oréal.

Kenneth Campbell, CEO L'Oréal Austria, Germany and Switzerland (DACH), said, "At L'Oréal Germany, we are committed to employ people from disadvantaged socioeconomic communities. Through our inclusive sourcing programme, we explicitly include people with a refugee background. A more sustainable and inclusive future is possible, but it can only be achieved together. That's why we are working with partners like Adecco to combine business performance with a positive impact on our society.”