French recruitment firm Synergie has seen operating profit increase 15.5% in the first half of this year, according to a financial statement for the six months to 30 June 2015.

The results, published yesterday, reveal the group’s year-on-year operating profit for the period rose €32.7m (£23.7m) to €37.7m, while profit before tax increased from €32.7m to €39.1m, along with a rise in turnover from €793.9m to €859m over the period.

Synergie operates from a 600-strong branch network with international operations spanning 15 countries in Europe, as well as in Canada and Australia.