Randstad positioned as a Leader in both the US IT and Business & Professionals Assessments, Leader and Star Performer in the Industrial Assessment.
ATLANTA – August 19, 2026 – Randstad has been named a Leader in the Everest Group 2026 US IT and Business & Professional Contingent Talent and Strategic Solutions PEAK Matrix® Assessment, and recognized as a Leader and Star Performer in the Industrial Assessment. This recognition speaks to the scale and value of Randstad's services and its inspirational vision to be the world’s most equitable and specialized talent company.
Businesses today are navigating the convergence of complex technological disruption, a shifting demographic landscape and increasing operational demands. With advanced sourcing capabilities and a 24/7 end to end digital marketplace, Randstad bridges critical talent gaps for their clients across white and blue collar skill sets across many industries.
“Receiving the leadership designation in multiple Everest Group PEAK Matrix assessments is a testament to Randstad’s evolution as a specialized partner for talent in an ever-changing world of work,” said Marc-Etienne Julien, CEO of Randstad North America. “We are proud to empower talent to connect with relevant roles and offer the flexibility to pick and plan shifts and roles that suit them best. This speed is proven in markets where the Digital Marketplace is deployed, where most shifts are filled within three hours of being posted. We also marked a major milestone with the launch of the Torc digital marketplace for Randstad Digital in the US in 2025, establishing a global talent community of over three million IT specialists.”
Randstad's notable strengths include:
- Full Talent Lifecycle Solution: As a specialized partner for talent, Randstad supports the complete workforce lifecycle across talent acquisition, talent management, and talent transition, enabling clients to hire the specialized skills and expertise to help their business grow.
- Seamless Talent Service Model: From AI-powered digital talent marketplaces to onsite solutions, Randstad’s flexible service models empower employers to hire qualified talent quickly and at scale. This structured approach results in 50% faster talent validation, a 15% higher job fill rate, and a 50% reduction in client service administrative time.
- Specialized Talent Expertise Across North America: Powered by more than 3,500 specialized talent experts across 655 branch and client site locations, Randstad operates a robust North American footprint. To offer clients flexible, cost-effective, and highly personalized experiences, Randstad couples its centralized digital talent hubs with global delivery networks, enabling more than 68,000 talent on average to work each day.
- Advanced Digital & AI Capabilities: Randstad offers advanced digital and AI expertise to support and accelerate organizations’ digital transformation journeys. Randstad provides cloud and infrastructure migration, digital engineering and application development, data and intelligence modernization, and the integration and optimization of platform services.
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about the everest group PEAK matrix® assessments
The US Contingent Talent and Strategic Solutions PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 – Business and Professionals evaluates the market impact and delivery capabilities of leading US contingent staffing providers.
The US Contingent Talent and Strategic Solutions PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 – Industrial examines key market trends, highlights providers' strengths and differentiators, and helps enterprise buyers identify partners that best align with their workforce strategy and operational priorities.
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about randstad
Randstad is the world’s leading talent company with the vision to be the world’s most equitable and specialized talent company. We are a partner of choice for talent and clients. We have a deep understanding of the labor market and through our four specializations – Operational, Professional, Digital and Enterprise – help our clients create the high-quality, diverse and agile workforces they need to succeed. We are committed to providing equitable opportunities to people from all backgrounds and help them remain relevant in the rapidly changing world of work. Through the value we create, we are committed to making the world of work better for all.
Headquartered in the Netherlands, Randstad operates in 39 markets and has approximately 38,000 employees. In 2025, we supported nearly 150,000 clients and over 1.7 million talent, generating a revenue of €23.1 billion. Randstad N.V. is listed on the Euronext Amsterdam. For more information, see www.randstad.com.