ADECCO GROUP’S FOURTH GLOBAL STREET DAY HELPS A MILLION JOB SEEKERS TO A BETTER START IN THE WORLD OF WORK

Zurich, March 18, 2016. Adecco Group, the world’s leading provider of Human Resources solutions, held its fourth global ‘Street Day’ to help job seekers around the world gain a better start in the world of work. In 53 countries spanning 6 continents, over 6,700 Adecco people shared their expertise, tips and tools during around 3,500 workshops and coaching sessions. More than 3 million people have been supported through Adecco Street Day since its launch in 2013.
At 13% globally, youth unemployment is still running at an alarming rate, with levels of over 15% in the USA, 22% in Europe, and around 30% in the Middle East and North Africa. A whole generation is at risk of wasting a crucial opportunity for professional development and endangering its long term prospects.

Adecco Group has responded through its global Adecco Way to WorkTM programme. As part of the scheme, on March 17 the fourth global Adecco Street Day showed the commitment of Adecco Group people to tackle the threat of unemployment by offering their expertise on the street and in public spaces in 670 cities in 53 countries around the world.