Vedior, the world’s fourth largest temporary staffing recruiter, has reduced its fourth quarter losses following improved placements of specialist workers and engineers in France.

The Amsterdam-based firm’s net loss fell to €36m (£24.8m) in the fourth quarter, from €44m (£30.3m) a year earlier.

Vedior gets 30% of its revenue from engineering and computer services.

The company’s sales rose 8% to €1.64bn (£1.13bn).