--- title: "Recruitment agencies: Which are searched most?" description: "Compare the agencies businesses hire staff through. Share of Search among Randstad, Adecco, Michael Page, Robert Half and Hays, the recruitment agencies Brandwave compares worldwide, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time." canonical: "https://gobrandwave.com/demand/global-en/categories/recruitment-agencies" publisher: "Brandwave" --- # Recruitment agencies: Which are searched most? Compare the agencies businesses hire staff through. Share of Search among Randstad, Adecco, Michael Page, Robert Half and Hays, the recruitment agencies Brandwave compares worldwide, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time. ## Key facts - **Competitive set**: Recruitment agencies - **Market**: Global - **Brands compared**: 5 - **Month measured**: Aug 2026 - **Highest Share of Search**: Randstad, 41.1% ## Which brand is most popular in search among recruitment agencies worldwide? - In August 2026, Randstad was the most searched among recruitment agencies worldwide, with an estimated 1.2M branded searches and 41.1% estimated Share of Search within this set. - Adecco is in 2nd place, 7.4 percentage points behind at 33.7% Share of Search. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Randstad’s estimated Share of Search among recruitment agencies worldwide increased from 39.5% to 41.1%. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Adecco’s estimated Share of Search among recruitment agencies worldwide decreased from 39.5% to 33.7%. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Michael Page’s estimated Share of Search among recruitment agencies worldwide increased from 6.5% to 10.1%. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Randstad’s estimated Share of Search among recruitment agencies worldwide peaked at 45.1% in May 2026 and was lowest at 38.9% in July 2026. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Adecco’s estimated Share of Search among recruitment agencies worldwide peaked at 40% in January 2026 and was lowest at 33.7% in August 2026. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Michael Page’s estimated Share of Search among recruitment agencies worldwide peaked at 10.1% in August 2026 and was lowest at 6% in December 2025. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Robert Half’s estimated Share of Search among recruitment agencies worldwide peaked at 8.3% in August 2026 and was lowest at 6% in June 2026. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Hays’ estimated Share of Search among recruitment agencies worldwide peaked at 6.8% in August 2026 and was lowest at 5.3% in March 2026. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Randstad rose from 2nd to 1st among recruitment agencies worldwide. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Adecco fell from 1st to 2nd among recruitment agencies worldwide. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Michael Page rose from 5th to 3rd among recruitment agencies worldwide. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Robert Half fell from 3rd to 4th among recruitment agencies worldwide. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Hays fell from 4th to 5th among recruitment agencies worldwide. ## Compare search popularity between leading brands - [Randstad vs Adecco: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/adecco-vs-randstad): 41.1% against 33.7% Share of Search. - [Randstad vs Michael Page: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/michael-page-vs-randstad): 41.1% against 10.1% Share of Search. - [Randstad vs Robert Half: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/randstad-vs-robert-half): 41.1% against 8.3% Share of Search. - [Randstad vs Hays: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/hays-vs-randstad): 41.1% against 6.8% Share of Search. - [Adecco vs Michael Page: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/adecco-vs-michael-page): 33.7% against 10.1% Share of Search. - [Adecco vs Robert Half: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/adecco-vs-robert-half): 33.7% against 8.3% Share of Search. - [Adecco vs Hays: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/adecco-vs-hays): 33.7% against 6.8% Share of Search. - [Michael Page vs Robert Half: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/michael-page-vs-robert-half): 10.1% against 8.3% Share of Search. - [Michael Page vs Hays: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/hays-vs-michael-page): 10.1% against 6.8% Share of Search. - [Robert Half vs Hays: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/hays-vs-robert-half): 8.3% against 6.8% Share of Search. ## How did search popularity change for recruitment agencies worldwide in August 2026? - In August 2026, Randstad overtook Adecco to take the highest estimated Share of Search among recruitment agencies worldwide, at 41.1%. - In August 2026, Michael Page gained estimated Share of Search among recruitment agencies worldwide, from 7.9% to 10.1%. - In August 2026, Adecco lost estimated Share of Search among recruitment agencies worldwide, from 38.9% to 33.7%. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Hays worldwide fell 18.3% over 11 measured months, from 246K to 201K in August 2026. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Robert Half worldwide fell 18.3% over 11 measured months, from 301K to 246K in August 2026. ## Share of Search ranking | Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Randstad | 41.1% | 1.2M | 0.0% | Randstad | | 2 | Adecco | 33.7% | 1M | -18.0% | Adecco | | 3 | Michael Page | 10.1% | 301K | +22.4% | Michael Page | | 4 | Robert Half | 8.3% | 246K | 0.0% | Robert Half | | 5 | Hays | 6.8% | 201K | 0.0% | Hays | ## Historical estimated branded-search demand | Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Oct 2025 | Adecco | 1.5M | 39.5% | 1 | | Oct 2025 | Randstad | 1.5M | 39.5% | 2 | | Oct 2025 | Robert Half | 301K | 7.9% | 3 | | Oct 2025 | Hays | 246K | 6.5% | 4 | | Oct 2025 | Michael Page | 246K | 6.5% | 5 | | Nov 2025 | Adecco | 1.2M | 39.5% | 1 | | Nov 2025 | Randstad | 1.2M | 39.5% | 2 | | Nov 2025 | Robert Half | 246K | 8% | 3 | | Nov 2025 | Hays | 201K | 6.5% | 4 | | Nov 2025 | Michael Page | 201K | 6.5% | 5 | | Dec 2025 | Randstad | 1.2M | 44.3% | 1 | | Dec 2025 | Adecco | 1M | 36.4% | 2 | | Dec 2025 | Robert Half | 201K | 7.3% | 3 | | Dec 2025 | Hays | 165K | 6% | 4 | | Dec 2025 | Michael Page | 165K | 6% | 5 | | Jan 2026 | Adecco | 1.5M | 40% | 1 | | Jan 2026 | Randstad | 1.5M | 40% | 2 | | Jan 2026 | Robert Half | 301K | 8% | 3 | | Jan 2026 | Michael Page | 246K | 6.6% | 4 | | Jan 2026 | Hays | 201K | 5.4% | 5 | | Feb 2026 | Randstad | 1.5M | 43.9% | 1 | | Feb 2026 | Adecco | 1.2M | 35.7% | 2 | | Feb 2026 | Michael Page | 246K | 7.2% | 3 | | Feb 2026 | Robert Half | 246K | 7.2% | 4 | | Feb 2026 | Hays | 201K | 5.9% | 5 | | Mar 2026 | Adecco | 1.5M | 39.3% | 1 | | Mar 2026 | Randstad | 1.5M | 39.3% | 2 | | Mar 2026 | Michael Page | 368K | 9.6% | 3 | | Mar 2026 | Robert Half | 246K | 6.4% | 4 | | Mar 2026 | Hays | 201K | 5.3% | 5 | | Apr 2026 | Randstad | 1.5M | 43.9% | 1 | | Apr 2026 | Adecco | 1.2M | 35.7% | 2 | | Apr 2026 | Michael Page | 246K | 7.2% | 3 | | Apr 2026 | Robert Half | 246K | 7.2% | 4 | | Apr 2026 | Hays | 201K | 5.9% | 5 | | May 2026 | Randstad | 1.5M | 45.1% | 1 | | May 2026 | Adecco | 1.2M | 36.7% | 2 | | May 2026 | Hays | 201K | 6% | 3 | | May 2026 | Michael Page | 201K | 6% | 4 | | May 2026 | Robert Half | 201K | 6% | 5 | | Jun 2026 | Randstad | 1.5M | 44.5% | 1 | | Jun 2026 | Adecco | 1.2M | 36.2% | 2 | | Jun 2026 | Michael Page | 246K | 7.3% | 3 | | Jun 2026 | Hays | 201K | 6% | 4 | | Jun 2026 | Robert Half | 201K | 6% | 5 | | Jul 2026 | Adecco | 1.2M | 38.9% | 1 | | Jul 2026 | Randstad | 1.2M | 38.9% | 2 | | Jul 2026 | Michael Page | 246K | 7.9% | 3 | | Jul 2026 | Robert Half | 246K | 7.9% | 4 | | Jul 2026 | Hays | 201K | 6.4% | 5 | | Aug 2026 | Randstad | 1.2M | 41.1% | 1 | | Aug 2026 | Adecco | 1M | 33.7% | 2 | | Aug 2026 | Michael Page | 301K | 10.1% | 3 | | Aug 2026 | Robert Half | 246K | 8.3% | 4 | | Aug 2026 | Hays | 201K | 6.8% | 5 | | Sep 2026 | Adecco | — | — | — | | Sep 2026 | Hays | — | — | — | | Sep 2026 | Michael Page | — | — | — | | Sep 2026 | Randstad | — | — | — | | Sep 2026 | Robert Half | — | — | — | ## What is being compared - **Adecco**: Measured on the search term “adecco”. - **Hays**: Measured on the search term “hays”. - **Michael Page**: Measured on the search term “michael page”. - **Randstad**: Measured on the search term “randstad”. - **Robert Half**: Measured on the search term “robert half”. - [Adecco](/demand/global-en/brands/adecco) - [Hays](/demand/global-en/brands/hays) - [Michael Page](/demand/global-en/brands/michael-page) - [Randstad](/demand/global-en/brands/randstad) - [Robert Half](/demand/global-en/brands/robert-half) ## Methodology - [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused. ## Frequently asked questions ### Which brand is most popular in search among recruitment agencies worldwide? In August 2026, Randstad was the most searched among recruitment agencies worldwide, with an estimated 1.2M branded searches and 41.1% estimated Share of Search within this set. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms. ## Cite this page Brandwave. "Recruitment agencies: Which are searched most?". https://gobrandwave.com/demand/global-en/categories/recruitment-agencies This page is also available as HTML at https://gobrandwave.com/demand/global-en/categories/recruitment-agencies. Brandwave publishes an index of its Markdown pages at https://gobrandwave.com/llms.txt.