true value for society

One of the principles on which Randstad was founded is the belief that work is a unifying force in society. Almost fifty years later, we continue to add true value to society through our strong commitment to employability for all people. Many of Randstad’s social initiatives are aimed at training, engaging and advocating for otherwise poorly served populations.

These are often groups who would otherwise be outside or on the fringes of the labor market. They include the chronically unemployed, disabled, disadvantaged and otherwise marginalized communities. The combination with Vedior has enabled us to greatly expand these initiatives in India and elsewhere. Our global cooperation with VSO remains a prime example of how we are facilitating the development of the specific skills needed to realize a more diverse and able workforce.

As individuals, particularly those who have found themselves on the outside of conventional work structures, become more proficient, they are better positioned to earn a living, more able to care for their families and more motivated in all areas of performance and progress.

By promoting employment research and sharing our expertise, Randstad fosters constructive dialogue and engagement with thought and opinion leaders from diverse industries and areas of learning. We are active participants in the key forums internationally in which employment issues are discussed. Together with the network of social, business and government partners we have extended still further in 2008, we strive to ensure the creation and preservation of secure livelihoods for people at all levels of society.