Adecco's 'Where-the-Jobs-Are' Report Shows Increased Hiring Across Ohio.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- In advance of the Ohio state unemployment report, Adecco (NYSE:ADO), the staffing industry's market leader in the U.S. and the world, today announced it is seeing increased demand for employees across many rural areas of the state such as Bellefontaine, Bucyrus, Lima, Mansfield, Marion, Marysville, Sidney, Springfield, Sunbury, Washington Court House and Wilmington. These areas are seeing an increase in hiring in manufacturing, light industrial, distribution, call center and office clerical positions. Ohio is one of many areas across the country where Adecco is responding to a growing need for contingent workers from employers in a variety of industries.

Renee Wade, Adecco branch manager in Mansfield, says, "An increase in orders has ramped up production, creating the need for a larger manufacturing staff at many companies, including general assembly, machine operators and welders. As a result, we are also seeing a particularly strong demand in the warehousing, distribution, and logistics industries, which need entry-level general labor warehouse workers and forklift operators. Often, when production steps up, companies need to fill positions that support the increase in business, and we are seeing that here, with more call for administrative and call center professionals."

Seasonal opportunities are increasing as well. Joe Turner, Adecco branch manager in Sidney/Troy, notes, "Industrial positions are increasing as companies such as automotive suppliers gear up for their peak season, which runs through the winter holidays. Temporary clerical/administrative positions are also available as the current work force takes summer vacations."

Debbie Hollingsworth, Adecco branch manager in Sunbury, adds, "Job seekers should take note that in addition to traditional temporary hiring, Adecco branches are receiving more requests for temp-to-hire and direct hire candidates, especially in manufacturing and high-end clerical and customer service positions. There are currently more opportunities to convert temporary assignments into full-time positions as companies are using temp-to-hire positions as a recruiting method to increase their permanent workforce."

Adecco releases its "Where the Jobs Are" report in advance of the state unemployment reports to provide more depth and breadth to the employment picture in selected regions. The report is based on interviews with Adecco recruiters across the country and consists of press releases that report on hiring trends in regions experiencing employment growth. The trends in these regions are not intended to be indicators of nationwide trends.

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About Adecco

Adecco S.A. is a Forbes 500 company and the global leader in HR solutions. The Adecco Group network connects up to 700,000 associates with business clients each day through its 30,000 employees and 6,000 offices in 70 territories around the world. Registered in Switzerland, and managed by a multinational team with expertise in markets spanning the globe, the Adecco Group delivers an unparalleled range of flexible staffing and career resources to corporate clients and qualified associates.

The Adecco Group comprises three Divisions: Adecco Staffing, Ajilon Professional and LHH Career Services. In Adecco Staffing, the Adecco network focuses on flexible staffing solutions for global industries in transition, including automotive, banking, electronics, logistics and telecommunications; Ajilon Professional offers an unrivaled range of specialized branded businesses; LHH Career Services encompasses our portfolio of outplacement and coaching consultancy businesses.

Adecco Staffing USA serves more than 70,000 clients a year through a nationwide network of almost 1,100 points of sales and service. With headquarters in Melville, NY, Adecco employs about 3,100 full-time employees and places more than 130,000 temporary associates each week. Adecco USA is a member of the American Staffing Association, an organization that promotes legal, ethical, and professional practices for the staffing industry.

Adecco S.A. is registered in Switzerland (ISIN: CH0012138605) and listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange with trading on Virt-x (SWX/VIRT-X:ADEN), the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:ADO) and Euronext Paris - Premier Marche (EURONEXT: ADE).

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