3Q Florin Godean, Country manager, Adecco Romania

What turnover has Adecco Romania reached this year and what is the forecast for 2012?
Adecco entered the Romanian market in 2000. Since then, the turnover has grown continuously. This year has been no different from the previous ones, as we had an increase in profits as well as the increase of turnover. Based on our data, Adecco has an 18 percent market share.
In 2012, a new recession is expected at a European level, but this will positively impact the local market, as some multinational companies will transfer part of their production here, due to the low costs of human resources and raw materials. In this context, we predict a growth in our
market share next year.

How many offices does Adecco have in Romania and do you have expansion in sight for 2012?
Adecco has a network of 13 offices in Romania, but the expansion plans will continue next year. We will open two more offices in 2012. We have the largest network of offices, allowing us to serve clients in any city. A large network is an asset for a local company, as the work force has proven mobile, especially recently. In addition, a company with many work points can benefit from uniformization of quality and prices across the country.

How has the recruitment market evolved this year and what industries/companies have requested temporary staff?
The recruitment market is on a growth trend that will continue next year as well. In Bucharest, companies involved in outsourcing and call center services are the largest users of temporary workers, while in the rest of the country the demand comes from the automotive and electronic components industries. The temporary work contract segment has benefited from the introduction of the new Labor Code through improved perception, bringing real benefits both for employee and employer. The new Labor Code is welcomed, but it hasn’t brought anything new, the only legal addition being the fact that it unitary regulated something that was in one way or another, already in the market, through different contract relations that exist on the local labor market.

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