Temporary employment agency activities and other human resource provisions

NACE v2.1 Code: O78.2

About temporary employment agency activities and other human resource provisions

NACE code 78.2 covers the activities of temporary employment agencies and other human resource providers. This industry plays a crucial role in the modern labor market, offering flexible staffing solutions to businesses across various sectors. By providing temporary, contract, or outsourced personnel, these agencies help organizations meet fluctuating workforce demands, access specialized skills, and optimize their operations.

Production process

The core production technique in this industry involves the recruitment, screening, and placement of workers to meet the staffing needs of client organizations. Temporary employment agencies utilize a range of methods to identify, evaluate, and match suitable candidates with available positions, often leveraging digital platforms and applicant tracking systems to streamline the process.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for this industry include a pool of qualified and available workers, as well as the infrastructure and resources required to effectively manage the recruitment, placement, and payroll processes. Agencies may also rely on specialized software, databases, and networking platforms to facilitate the matching of workers with job opportunities.

Production outputs

The main output of this industry is the provision of temporary, contract, or outsourced personnel to client organizations across a wide range of industries. These workers may be deployed to fulfill short-term staffing needs, project-based assignments, or to provide specialized expertise. The outputs of this industry are often consumed by 82.3 Employment activities, 70.2 Management consultancy activities, and various other NACE codes that require flexible or supplementary workforce solutions.

Revisions to 78.2

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 78.2. The most recent 2 versions of this code (78.2) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 78.2.

Family tree for temporary employment agency activities and other human resource provisions

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/O'>O: ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT SERVICE ACTIVITIES</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/O/78'>78: Employment activities</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/O/78/2'>78.2: Temporary employment agency activities and other human resource provisions</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/O/78/1'>78.1: Activities of employment placement agencies</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/O/78/20'>78.20: Temporary employment agency activities and other human resource provisions</a>"]


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