Spherion Earns Forbes Recognition as One of America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms for 2025
Spherion Staffing, a U.S.-based staffing franchise, was honored across all three award categories. These categories are: Executive Search, Professional Search, and Temporary Staffing.
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Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today its recognition on Forbes’ 2025 list of America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms, produced in partnership with market research firm Statista Inc. This marks the fifth consecutive year Spherion has earned this national acclaim. And, for the first time, the firm was honored across all three major award categories: Executive Search, Professional Search, and Temporary Staffing.
Forbes’ distinction places Spherion among the top-performing staffing firms in the country. This is based on evaluations from thousands of external recruiters, hiring managers, and job seekers. The 2025 rankings were determined through comprehensive feedback from more than 49,200 external recruiters and 20,800 HR professionals and candidates.
“We are thrilled to see the dedication of our network recognized at the national level once again,” shared Kathy George, President of Spherion. “Being recognized by Forbes across all three staffing categories in 2025 is a powerful affirmation of the heart and hustle our franchisees and their teams bring to work every day. Whether they’re helping someone land their first job or placing a seasoned executive in a dream role, our teams show up with passion, expertise, and a commitment to excellence that truly sets Spherion apart.”
Spherion’s distinction as a top firm for executive search, professional search, and temporary staffing reaffirms its reputation for excellence across the full spectrum of staffing services, from temporary placements to high-level professional recruiting.
Other Recognitions
This latest recognition builds on Spherion’s extensive list of recent accolades. This includes its feature in Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2025 Franchise 500® list (#68 overall). Also, a recognition as a Top Franchise for Women by Franchise Business Review, and being named a Top 10 Staffing Company to Work For by the World Staffing Awards (#6 ranking).
Spherion brandishes the power of local through a network of independent and empowered franchisees. Each Spherion franchisee enriches their community through connecting and facilitating employment opportunities every day. When they’re successful together, their investments flow back into the neighborhoods where they live and work. The power of Spherion is in its local roots.
About Spherion Staffing & Recruiting
Transform your workforce with Spherion Staffing & Recruiting, where local expertise meets national connections. For more than 75 years, we’ve been strategically helping businesses and jobseekers thrive across America. Backed by the world’s most equitable and specialized talent company, our network of independent franchisees brings personalized service to 200+ communities. We connect more than 4,000 businesses with exceptional candidates through temporary, temp-to-hire, direct hire, and on-site hiring solutions.
Our commitment to being a premier staffing partner shows through results. We have a 4.8/5 national Google review rating and recognition as a Top 10 Staffing Company to Work for by World Staffing Awards. Plus, inclusion on Franchise Business Review’s Top 200 Franchises and a #68 ranking on Entrepreneur magazine’s 2025 Franchise 500 list. Partner with Spherion to strengthen your business or transform your career.
