ABU (Algemene Bond Uitzendondernemingen)

ABU, a Dutch trade association representing temporary staffing and payroll organizations, serves as the sector's primary interest group and knowledge leader with over 500 members controlling 65% of the market. Founded in an unspecified year, it operates but functions as a vital support system for businesses navigating labor regulations.

• Services: Provides daily operational support to member agencies regarding collective agreements (cao), legislation, and quality assurance standards like arbo compliance.
• Industries: Focuses exclusively on the temporary employment sector and payrolling services essential to the Dutch labor market.
• Customers: Serves more than 500 member companies, including major groups such as Randstad Groep Nederland and Driessen Groep.
• Innovation: Acts as a knowledge hub that helps individuals with barriers to employment find work through combined industry efforts.

The organization ensures quality by verifying ABU membership for any staffing agency clients wish to engage.