Randstad actively seeks partnerships that reflect our core values and core competences. Our most active partnership is with the international NGO, Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO). Besides this corporate initiative, there are many CSR related activities which take place via our operating companies at a local level. We offer both people and financial/resource support based on matching our social with our business goals. Usually, we commit to projects related to either labor market issues or the development of individual talent. Besides stimulating employees to participate in initiatives, we also try to involve clients.

Randstad sponsors labor market research at the University of Amsterdam (SEO, Stichting voor Economisch Onderzoek). The institute regularly produces ‘The Randstad Job Report’, which pools employment trends in the countries in which Randstad operates. Randstad is also funding a Chair at the University of Amsterdam that focuses on the labor market. We also participate in many labor related research initiatives at other universities.

Randstad also supports students in Free Enterprise (SIFE). This global organization runs ethically based business competitions in 1,800 university campuses in more than 40 countries.

Randstad is known for the historical reconstruction of the mid-19th century Clipper Stad Amsterdam. Work to construct this ship was carried out by unemployed young people, giving them an opportunity to learn new skills. Now a training and conference vessel, the Clipper continues its social role.