Gi Group stands for Générale Industrielle

Putting stories to work, since 1998.
From the very beginning of our story, we’re still a family-owned company. And from the very beginning, our goal has always been to put your talent at the centre.

Our story

2024

In January, Gi Group Holding announced the acquisition of the European Staffing Business of Kelly Services, the biggest acquisition we have ever done.

2023

Continuous growth of the Group, remarking the 50th acquisition during the 25th anniversary of the Company.

2022

Acquisition of EUPRO HOLDING AG in Switzerland, recruitment agency specialized in Building & Construction sector. Thanks to this acquisition, Gi Group Holding integrated as wellBautech Personal AG, vertical staffing dedicated to Building & Construction in the Basel area.

2021

Acquisition of Jobtome in Switzerland and Axxisin France

2020

Gi Group’s growth process through acquisitions does not stop: Grupo Norte (Spain), Kelly Services (Brazil), Workservice (Poland), Career Arc (outplacement branch, USA) are added.

2019

Gi Group acquires OnTime Solution GmbH and House of Jobs in Germany, specialising in International Mobility solutions.

2017 / 2018

Gi Group continues its acquisition process, incorporating Grafton and Marks Sattin, leading companies in the Professional segment.

2016

Gi Group acquires Tack and TMI, global leaders in training services. Gi Group opens an office in Colombia.

2014 / 2015

Gi Group expands its presence in several countries through partnership agreements. Gi Group starts its activities in Turkey, Portugal, the Netherlands and Slovakia.

2013

The HR Consulting business is internationalised and unified under a single brand, OD&M Consulting. The rebranding process of the unified search and selection practice under the Wyser brand begins.

2012

In 2012, Asset Management, a company specialising in management training and personnel development systems, became part of Gi Group.

2009 / 2011

The internationalisation path continues: Gi Group acquires the United Kingdom, Argentina and Eastern Europe and joins the World Employment Confederation, the international confederation of employment agencies.

2008

Générale Industrielle and WorkNet merge into a single brand: Gi Group, Italy’s largest employment agency active in the fields of recruitment, search and selection, training, outplacement, insourcing and outsourcing, HR consulting, and payroll. The expansion programme continues with: China and Hong Kong, France, Brazil, Spain and India.

2007

Gi Group starts its internationalisation process with acquisitions in Germany and Poland.

2005

Gi Group entered the outplacement sector with the acquisition of DBM Italia, then INTOO.

2004

Acquisition of Worknet, the employment agency of the Fiat Group. The new company becomes the leading Italian operator with a turnover of 320 million Euro and 190 branches.

1998

Générale Industrielle was born.

A global HR Ecosystem

Gi Group is part of Gi Group Holding, one of the world’s leading providers of services for the evolution of the labour market. Through our ecosystem of seven complementary brands – Gi Group, Grafton, Wyser, Gi BPO, Jobtome, Tack/TMI, and INTOO – we create sustainable and enjoyable experiences for both candidates and companies. Our comprehensive 360° offering delivers relevant and impactful solutions that address the ever-evolving needs of the world of work.

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