The MOU marks a further step in the journey between the two organisations, combining the Adecco Group’s global leadership in talent development and employment with Microsoft’s deep expertise and innovation in GenAI.

An immediate focus is on the development of a career-platform, powered by GenAI to support people maintain their skills currency and employability in a dynamic labour market. The platform uses GenAI to assess individuals’ current skills, strengths and gaps, and map those against evolving labour market needs. It will deliver customised career advice and services in coaching, micro-learning and upskilling, preparing people for emerging job opportunities and ensuring continued employability.

Denis Machuel, CEO at the Adecco Group, said: “Enterprise adoption of GenAI in the workforce is one of the highest priorities for companies everywhere, but without an equally urgent and deliberate focus on individuals, millions could be left behind. 

“Our vision is to enable all individuals to maintain their skills currency and employability in the era of GenAI. We are pleased to form a collaboration with Microsoft and bring together our respective industry-leading and complementary strengths to achieve this vision.”

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