How popular isExpress Employment Professionals?
In September 2026, people searched for Express Employment Professionals by name about 301,000 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 7.1% of all global staffing agency searches, placing Express Employment Professionals third out of eight agencies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about staffing agencies, Express Employment Professionals appeared in two of the three answers and was the most recommended of the eight.
Express Employment Professionals is the third most searched of 8 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
AdeccoShare of searches 35.6%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
RandstadShare of searches 35.6%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th- Express Employment ProfessionalsShare of searches 7.1%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Kelly ServicesShare of searches 5.9%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Robert HalfShare of searches 5.8%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top staffing agencies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Express Employment Professionals was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Express Employment Professionals is the most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Express Employment Professionals2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Aerotek2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Randstad1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Kelly Services1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Robert Half1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Adecco0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Hays0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Manpower0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which staffing agency should I hire?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best staffing agencies?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best staffing agency for temporary workers?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“staffing agencies”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“temp agency”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which staffing agencies compete with Express Employment Professionals?
Share of searches by month for Adecco, Randstad, Express Employment Professionals, Kelly Services, Robert Half, Aerotek, Hays. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Adecco | Randstad | Express Employment Professionals | Kelly Services | Robert Half | Aerotek | Hays | Manpower |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.8% | 34.8% | 7% | 4.7% | 7% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.34% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.1% | 35.1% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 5.8% | 0.35% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.5% | 38.4% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.38% |
| Jan 2026 | 35.6% | 35.6% | 5.8% | 4.9% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 0.35% |
| Feb 2026 | 32.1% | 39.5% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.39% |
| Mar 2026 | 36.3% | 36.3% | 7.3% | 4.1% | 6% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.36% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.7% | 38.9% | 7.8% | 4.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.38% |
| May 2026 | 32.5% | 40% | 6.6% | 4.5% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.32% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.1% | 39.4% | 7.9% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.32% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.2% | 34.2% | 8.4% | 4.7% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.28% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.1% | 35.5% | 8.8% | 7.3% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.43% |
| Sep 2026 | 35.6% | 35.6% | 7.1% | 5.9% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.35% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 35.6% | 1.5M | +50% | +6.5 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 35.6% | 1.5M | +23% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.1% | 301K | 0% | -1.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.9% | 250K | -0.32% | -1.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.8% | 246K | 0% | -1.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 4.8% | 201K | 0% | -1.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 4.8% | 201K | 0% | -1.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.35% | 14.8K | 0% | -0.1 points |
1.
Adecco35.6%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 1.5M estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +6.5 points.
2.
Randstad35.6%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 1.5M estimated branded searches, +23% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Held 3rd. 301K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
5.9%
Held 4th. 250K estimated branded searches, -0.32% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
5.8%
Held 5th. 246K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
6.Aerotek
4.8%
Held 6th. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
7.
Hays4.8%
Held 7th. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
8.
Manpower0.35%
Held 8th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Express Employment Professionals and its closest rivals
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- Express Employment Professionals vs Aerotek: compare popularity
- Compare Express Employment Professionals with any brand
Every comparison with Express Employment Professionals
7 comparisons
- Adecco vs Express Employment Professionals
- Express Employment Professionals vs Randstad
- Express Employment Professionals vs Kelly Services
- Express Employment Professionals vs Robert Half
- Aerotek vs Express Employment Professionals
- Express Employment Professionals vs Hays
- Express Employment Professionals vs Manpower
How has branded search demand for Express Employment Professionals changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Express Employment Professionals worldwide held steady at 301K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Express Employment Professionals’ share of searches among staffing agencies worldwide peaked at 8.8% in August 2026 and was lowest at 5.8% in January 2026.
How did search popularity change for staffing agencies worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Adecco overtook Randstad to become the leader among staffing agencies worldwide, with 35.6% of the searches.
In September 2026, Express Employment Professionals lost share of searches among staffing agencies worldwide, from 8.8% to 7.1%.
In September 2026, Kelly Services lost share of searches among staffing agencies worldwide, from 7.3% to 5.9%.
In September 2026, Robert Half lost share of searches among staffing agencies worldwide, from 7.2% to 5.8%.
In September 2026, Aerotek lost share of searches among staffing agencies worldwide, from 5.9% to 4.8%.
In September 2026, Hays lost share of searches among staffing agencies worldwide, from 5.9% to 4.8%.
How are Express Employment Professionals’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Express Employment Professionals’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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