- Business
- Persol Holdings Co., Ltd. engages primarily in the provision of comprehensive human resource services worldwide, operating under the PERSOL brand. The company offers a wide range of products and services including temporary staffing; permanent placement; recruitment advertising; recruitment process outsourcing (RPO); business process outsourcing (BPO); facilities maintenance; and information technology outsourcing (ITO) services. Its core business segments include Staffing, Business Process Outsourcing, Career, Technology, Asia Pacific operations under the PERSOLKELLY brand, and Engineering services focusing on technical and mechanical design recruitment. Headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan, Persol Holdings operates extensively across Japan, the Asia-Pacific region, and has expanded footprint in North America and Europe. Founded in 2008, the company also manages a portfolio of subsidiaries including Kelly Services (India) and other regional recruitment and HR service firms. Major recent developments include the acquisition of an 85% stake in Gojob SAS in October 2025, reinforcing its position in the global staffing market, a strategic stock split approved in 2024 to improve liquidity, and a focus on digital transformation with increased R&D investment aimed at enhancing AI and recruitment technologies. Persol Holdings pursues growth through international expansion targeting a significant increase in overseas revenue, a midterm management plan setting targets for returns on invested capital and EBITDA growth, and sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions by 25% by 2025. The company's strategic moves position it as a leading provider of workforce solutions and human resource management services across multiple industries and geographies.