Academic Work’s journey and the values that drive us forward
From humble beginnings to international growth, our commitment to people and purpose remains at the heart of everything we do.
About us
For over 25 years, from Sweden to Switzerland, we’re connecting talent and business.
Founded by three students, who recognised an unmet need: businesses were struggling to find flexible and qualified talent.
With 15 offices in Sweden and a growing presence in Norway, Finland, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland, our journey began with our first international office in 2007, and most recently, in 2015, we established operations in Geneva, marking our latest venture.
What we offer
Find your team without a hassle. Our expertise are widely known.
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We have helped more than 170,000 people find jobs, while simultaneously providing our clients with just as many new colleagues.
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Our team can help you find the right people for short or long term needs. Let us secure your workforce needs.
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We have today processed 835 876 applications—enough to fill 28 fully-packed football stadiums!
Facts in the numbers
How we empower and support professionals every day.
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We have helped more than 170 000 people find jobs
Through our dedicated efforts, we’ve helped many individuals secure meaningful employment and start their professional journeys.
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We have conducted over 20 000 hours of interviews
Our commitment to understanding every candidate’s unique potential is reflected in so many hours spent in interviews.
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We have processed over 835 000 job applications
With such a vast amount of job applications reviewed, we’ve streamlined the path to employment, connecting talent.
Our history
Staffing company with 25 years of experience, across multiple countries.
Today, Academic Work is one of the largest staffing and recruitment companies in Sweden, specializing in white-collar professionals (Kompetensföretagen, 2022).
Academic Work was founded in 1998 by three students, including our current group CEO Johan Skarborg, who recognized the business sector's need for personnel as a great opportunity to hire out fellow students. A small room at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm served as their first office.
AKIND
Academic Work is a part of Akind. Since its inception in 1998, the Academic Work family has grown and today the group, Akind, consists of several brands - all with their own expertise.
Join Akind’s remarkable journey, and be a part of our growing succsess-story.
Diverse career paths in a fast-growing, international company. No matter where you are in your journey, you can be a part of our journey.