CHESEREX, SWITZERLAND, 30 March 2004. Adecco, the worldís largest staffing company, announces the launch of the Adecco International University, in partnership with IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland, one of the worldís top 10 business schools according to Financial Times and Business Week rankings.
Adeccoís International University will be a platform for building on Adeccoís unique expertise in global labour markets to deliver further strategic innovation to clients, and enhanced IP transfer throughout the organisation. The International University will have two streams ñ Top Management and International Executive Development.
Jrme Caille, CEO of Adecco, said: ìRecruitment of ambitious, focused and innovative leaders, with a strong international outlook, has been key to Adeccoís rapid leadership of the global employment agency market.î
ìWe have partnered with IMD, one of the best global business schools, to further develop our culture of industry innovation, leadership and knowledge transfer throughout our worldwide network of some 28,000 people across 68 territories.î
The International Executive Development Programme will essentially be a high level leadership programme for approximately 120 of Adecco’s senior managers across the world. Through the partnership with IMD, Adecco will have full access to the business school’s resources, including its international network and world-renowned Faculty.
Dr. Peter Lorange, President, IMD, added: ìWe are proud to partner with Adecco to build and deliver their International University. Adeccoís global knowledge of employment markets is unrivalled, and it will be a very powerful collective intellect to harness further. The International Executive Development Programme will run as a six-day intensive session for three groups this year, supported with online modules, and we look forward to working creatively with Adeccoís leaders from around the world.î
Adecco is also launching a separate National University, an online, 24/7 learning tool the purpose of which is to enhance knowledge sharing and develop the leadership and management skills of branch workers.
Caille continued: ìWe have a strong internal culture of entrepreneurialism, knowledge sharing and best practice management. The Adecco National University will strengthen this throughout our global network of just under 6,000 branches.î
Adecco Launches Adecco International University with IMD
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