Recruitment agencies — Industry overview in Geneva
Geneva is home to a total of 195 active companies in recruitment services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 1.6%, with 119 new companies registered, and 116 companies liquidated.
- 119 new companies
- 116 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Recruitment agencies — Geographical breakdown in Geneva
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Recruitment agencies in Geneva.
Recruitment agencies — Industry size in Geneva
In Geneva, 119 companies in recruitment services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 3 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Recruitment agencies:
Zurich (452), Geneva (195), and Basel (158).
Companies in recruitment services are the 34th largest group of companies in Geneva.
- 119 new companies
- 195 active companies
- ** year to date
Recruitment agencies — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Geneva
Over the past 12 months, 7 companies in recruitment services were incorporated. In that same period, 12 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.5% contraction in Geneva.
- 7 new companies
- 12 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Recruitment agencies — Size and number of employees in Geneva
The most common company size for Recruitment agencies in Geneva is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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84% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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12% Small (10-49 emp.)
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2% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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2% Large (>249 emp.)
Recruitment agencies — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Geneva
Out of the 195 companies in recruitment services, most are active in
Temporary employment agency activities (95), Activities of employment placement agencies (95), and Other human resources provision (5).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Recruitment agencies
Nb of legal entities
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Temporary employment agency activities
95
Activities of employment placement agencies
95
Other human resources provision
5
Companies in recruitment services in Geneva show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (34%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (31%) and "Other" (21%).
- Legal forms
- 34% Limited
- 31% Limited Liability Company
- 21% Other
- 14% Sole proprietorship
Recruitment agencies — Latest registrations in Geneva
In Geneva, 0 companies in recruitment services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1227 Les Acacias
30/03/2026
Recruitment agencies — Latest liquidations in Geneva
In Geneva, 0 companies in recruitment services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
Recruitment agencies – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Geneva
In Geneva, 10 companies in recruitment services have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of status
08/10/2026
Change of status
01/10/2026
Change of status
01/10/2026
Change of status
18/09/2026