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Randstad turnover is increasing, mainly due to temporary workers in more American data centers
- This is evident from the quarterly figures of employment agency Randstad.
- The temporary employment agency's worldwide turnover increased by almost 2 percent to 5.9 billion euros.
- The company achieved a profit of 84 million euros last quarter.
- The growth towards data centers is related to the rise of AI.
The growing number of data centers in the United States creates a significant demand for temporary workers. This is evident from the quarterly figures of employment agency Randstad. The temporary employment agency's worldwide turnover increased by almost 2 percent to 5.9 billion euros.
The company achieved a profit of 84 million euros last quarter. The growth towards data centers is related to the rise of AI. More and more data centers are needed to use artificial intelligence.
"There is a particular need for professionals in the data centers, says CEO Sander van 't Noordende. "People who help build the data centers, who can make the computers and also build the computer racks. That's hot business.
New regulations In the Netherlands, the demand for temporary workers from Randstad actually decreased. According to Van 't Noordende, this is due to the new regulations regarding temporary workers. Since January 1, the employment conditions for temporary workers and permanent employees have been equalized.
"Prices and therefore also the costs for our customers have increased by 4 to 10 percent. That puts pressure on demand, but it is now stabilizing. As a market we are looking for a new balance.
We seem to have found that, says the Randstad boss. The differences in Europe are great. For example, the demand for temporary workers in Spain increased significantly by 12 percent.
"The Spanish economy is doing well, especially in logistics and production. Not so much the data centers, but think of the food and automotive industries, says Van 't Noordende. In other countries, such as France and Belgium, things are less prosperous.
This is also due to changing legislation and the loss of a few major customers. Optimistic about the future Yet the CEO looks positively to the future: "I am optimistic, says Van 't Noordende. "I see our operational branch picking up, the people in the factories and distribution centers.
This is usually followed by growth in our more professional roles and services for permanent people. But it is still too early to anticipate what it means for the rest of the year.
Source: NOS