Rhona Driggs recognised in Staffing Industry Analyst’s Global Power 150 Women in Staffing for the 6th consecutive year

​Rhona Driggs, Chief Executive Officer of Empresaria Group plc, has been recognised in the Staffing Industry Analysts Global Power 150 Women in Staffing, for the sixth consecutive year.Rhona’s inclusion in the Global Power 150 Women in Staffing for the sixth-year running is an incredible achievement. Her stature within the industry emulates Empresaria’s values and vision of being a leader within the global staffing market. Rhona was also included in the SIA’s Staffing 100 Europe both 2020 and 2021.Rhona joined Empresaria in late 2018 and has driven change to create a more unified group, leveraging our wider capabilities and thereby enabling a focus on strategic solutions within the staffing industry. Under her leadership, Empresaria introduced its Stronger Together initiative, working toward aligning the company around core values and sectors and increasing investment in key areas to support its operations, which was instrumental to the group’s successful navigation through the pandemic. Rhona has also recently attracted high-profile and talented individuals to the listed UK-based global specialist staffing group, including the recent appointments of two new regional CEOs and a president for North America.The list in its seven-year history has recognised female leaders and influencers around the globe within the recruitment industry who have driven the industry forward through the current crisis.“Through the compilation of the 2021 Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing list, we see that despite great odds, the women in our industry are actively advocating for equality in the workplace for other women, as well as historically excluded groups, by mentoring and developing training and other programs and partnerships to lift each other up,” said Subadhra Sriram, Editor & Publisher, Media Products at SIA. “The progress may be slow and results yet unseen, but the first steps have been taken. And this is a huge step forward for the ecosystem as we move towards a more inclusive and diverse world of work.”Rhona on receiving this recognition said: ‘It is an honour to be named amongst these inspiring women within the staffing industry. As female leaders we all have a role to play to ensure we achieve equality in our sector. This past year has seen us collaborate more than ever before, as we grapple with the negative effects the pandemic has had on women across the globe. I look forward to this continued collaboration in the coming year and what we can achieve together.’​See Rhona’s Profile – 2021 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing​About Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA)Founded in 1989, SIA is the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions. Our proprietary research covers all categories of employed and non-employed work including temporary staffing, independent contracting, and other types of contingent labour. SIA’s independent and objective analysis provides insights into the services and suppliers operating in the workforce solutions ecosystem including staffing firms, managed service providers, recruitment process outsourcers, payrolling/compliance firms, and talent acquisition technology specialists such as vendor management systems, online staffing platforms, crowdsourcing and online work services. We also provide training and accreditation with our unique Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP) program.​

Continued growth in profit forecast with Offshore Recruitment Services a key contributor

​Empresaria, the global specialist staffing group, provides the market with an update on trading for the current financial year ending 31 December 2021.​Trading updateFollowing the progress made in the first half of 2021, we have seen increased momentum into the second half of the year as the Group continues to realise the benefits from operational initiatives and the improved economic environment. As a result, it is anticipated that the Group's full year net fee income will be in the range of £57m to £59m and adjusted profit before tax is expected to be in the range of £7.4m to £7.9m (9% to 16% above market consensus).Our Offshore Recruitment Services sector continues to go from strength to strength and delivered a record increase in billable headcount in September. This sector remains core to our future plans through both its external and internal delivery.Our Professional sector has performed better than expected in the third quarter with a strong recovery in our UK hospitality operations and solid performances in Asia despite the very significant levels of local lockdowns. However, the challenges in the aviation industry continue and this is expected to impact us until the sector recovers.Our Healthcare sector has had a very strong 2021. While we were anticipating a significant slowdown in the vaccination programmes in our Healthcare sector in the second half of the year, the autumn COVID-19 booster vaccinations in the US have led to additional demand. This will likely last through to early 2022 after which we expect reduced demand from the vaccination programme.​Chief Executive Officer, Rhona Driggs, commented:"I am pleased we are able to deliver this positive news on our trading. Demand continues to be strong across the staffing industry and we are seeing this reflected in most of our businesses. With skills shortages at a 15-year high, candidate attraction and engagement remain a key priority as we close out the year. We are continuing to invest in the future of the business, including the recent appointment of regional leaders who will be instrumental in helping us deliver on our growth strategies. I am pleased to see the positive momentum within the business, and I am confident that we can take advantage of the continued economic recovery to deliver long-term growth."​Enquiries:Empresaria Group plcRhona Driggs, Chief Executive OfficerTim Anderson, Chief Financial Officervia Alma PRSinger Capital Markets (Nominated Adviser and Broker)Shaun Dobson / James Moat020 7496 3000Alma PR (Financial PR)Sam ModlinDavid IsonHilary Buchanan020 3405 0205empresaria@almapr.com​Notes for editors:Empresaria Group plc is a global specialist staffing group offering temporary and contract recruitment, permanent recruitment and offshore recruitment services across 6 sectors: Professional; IT; Healthcare; Property, Construction and Engineering; Commercial and Offshore Recruitment Services.Empresaria operates from locations across the world including the 4 largest staffing markets of the US, Japan, UK and Germany along with a strong presence elsewhere in Asia Pacific and Latin America.Empresaria is listed on AIM under ticker EMR. For more information visit empresaria.com.

Rhona Driggs recognised by SIA’s Staffing 100 Europe List

​​The global specialist staffing group Empresaria is pleased to announce that Rhona Driggs, CEO of Empresaria, has been recognised by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) in the 2021 list of the 100 most influential European staffing leaders.“While the pandemic is ongoing, the staffing industry is holding strong. As with previous recessions and disruptive technologies, the industry has evolved and survived. And that speaks to the leaders who have navigated the twists and turns of this economy and made sense of the magnitude of changes happening in the world of work,” writes Subadhra Sriram, editor and publisher, media products, SIA.Rhona commented: “I am honoured and humbled to be in the company of these incredible thought leaders.  Over the past year we have come together and collaborated, navigating the new world of work as we continue to face the effects of the pandemic. I am extremely grateful not only for my colleagues throughout the industry but to the team at Empresaria who have been determined to be successful and positively impact the lives of individuals across the world.”Tim Anderson, CFO of Empresaria, spoke on Rhona's recognition:“The last 18 months have been challenging for everyone in the industry.  Under Rhona’s leadership we have risen to these challenges while continuing to make significant progress on our transformative journey.  The continued recognition by SIA reflects her reputation and profile within the industry which, along with the enormous potential in the Group, have enabled us to attract top talent and significantly strengthen our leadership team in 2021.”​About the AwardSIA is a global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions.The 2021 Staffing 100 Europe list calls out those in the industry who helped take the €390 billion industry forward. The Staffing 100 Europe includes CEOs, entrepreneurs, technologists, operations specialists, innovators and others. It is not a ranking.See Rhona’s Profile – 2021 Staffing 100 Europe List

​Empresaria Chairman, Tony Martin, awarded Honorary Associateship from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

​Empresaria Chairman, Tony Martin, has been awarded an Honorary Associateship from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in recognition of his significant involvement within the veterinary profession. This prestigious honour is given only to those who make a special contribution to the sector. Tony founded the Anthony V Martin Charitable Foundation in 2001 and has distributed over £10m of funds to charities working within the veterinary profession. The Foundation enables significant collaboration with domestic and international charities and is committed to providing life-saving veterinary care, food, and sanctuary to promote the physical, psychological, and emotional wellbeing of animals. The Foundation’s support has been even more critical over the past year as fundraising events have been cancelled due to the pandemic.Tony takes a personal interest in all the Foundation’s charity partners and his dedication over many years has resulted in positive change in education, legislation, and cultural beliefs.Tony on receiving this award said: ‘This recognition is deeply appreciated. The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons is well respected around the world for the standards it has created for animal welfare and for developing new treatments. The Foundation is dedicated to animal welfare issues and projects and has helped to finance some of the leading projects in this space and will hopefully continue to do so into the future.’The full awards ceremony can be viewed here.

​Results for the six months ended 30 June 2021

Empresaria Group plc (AIM: EMR), the global specialist staffing group, announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2021.Click here to download the full Interim Statement 2021. ​For further information contact:Empresaria Group plcRhona Driggs, Chief Executive OfficerTim Anderson, Chief Financial Officervia Alma PRSinger Capital Markets (Nominated Adviser and Broker)Shaun Dobson/James Moat020 7496 3000Alma PR (Financial PR)Sam ModlinDavid IsonHilary Buchanan020 3405 0205empresaria@almapr.com​

Garrick Cooper joins the Empresaria Leadership Team as President, North America

​Garrick Cooper joins the group as President, North America further strengthening our leadership team. Garrick brings with him over 23 years of experience in the staffing solutions industry across a range of areas with a focus on providing exceptional contract and professional search solutions for clients in a variety of industries.Prior to joining Empresaria, Garrick was Vice President, Technical at Volt Workforce Solutions where he was responsible for the direction of sales and delivery teams spanning North America. Garrick has extensive experience in recruiting, sales, operations and program management and in delivering effective and innovative recruiting solutions to clients.Garrick will be responsible for the development of the Group’s operations and delivery of our strategy in North America.​Rhona Driggs, CEO of Empresaria, commented:"I am delighted to welcome Garrick to Empresaria and I am excited about the expertise and experience he brings to the Group in a market where we see great opportunity to grow."

IMS Group awarded “Dream Companies To Work For”

​We are delighted to announce that Empresaria’s Offshore Services Provider, IMS Group, have been awarded the prestigious ‘Dream Companies To Work For’ award at the Asian Leadership Awards.The Asian Leadership Awards (ALA) recognises remarkable business leaders and organisations in Asia for their continuing commitment to excellence, developing best practices and innovative strategies.This award is a testament to their leadership and strength as an organisation that provides a workplace where employees can thrive. Since the beginning, IMS Group has been committed to making their workplace more robust, creative, innovative, productive, and fulfilling.“Ever since IMS was founded, we have always worked towards making it an organisation that is recognised and trusted globally,” said CEO Amit Somaiya. “Today IMS Group has added yet another feather to its hat. It brings me immense pride and joy to receive the ‘Dream Companies To Work For’ award and being recognised as one of the leading companies in Asia.”“This is a well deserved acknowledgement of IMS Group’s achievements in creating a workplace where employees are encouraged to innovate, create and achieve their potential,” commented Rhona Driggs, CEO Empresaria. “I am extremely proud of this team and extend my congratulations to them on receiving this recognition.”​About IMS GroupIMS Group provide dedicated, adaptable and progressive workforce solutions around the globe to transform every business they work with. From recruitment, to accounting and property preservation, IMS provide outstanding outsourced services to many leading companies in a variety of industries.Find out more, or contact IMS Group, here.

New additions to Senior Leadership Team with Regional CEO appointments

We are pleased to announce that Empresaria has made two senior appointments as part of its plans to strengthen and broaden its leadership team. Julie Smith has joined the Group as Regional CEO, UK & Europe. Julie brings over 20 years' experience in the recruitment industry and is a highly regarded industry expert across Recruitment Process Outsourcing and Managed Service Programs. Prior to joining Empresaria, she was Vice President of Operations at Volt Consulting Group where she expanded the business across 26 European countries. Julie has a track record of building strong teams, delivering results through developing strategic client relationships and driving service excellence and innovation.  Rafael Moyano has joined the Group as Regional CEO, APAC. Rafael is a commercially astute and people-oriented leader with more than 25 years' experience working across three continents and has led a diverse workforce of 60,000 contractors and employees across the Talent Management, Recruitment, Technology, IT & Engineering industries. Rafael joins Empresaria from The Adecco Group where he spent 12 years and was most recently the CEO of Australia. Prior to this, he held the position of CFO for the Asia Pacific region, adding considerable value to both strategic direction and financial planning in 11 countries. Rafael has successfully driven and implemented large organisational and business transformations and led M&A activity to deliver sustained shareholder value.Julie and Rafael will be responsible for the execution of the Group's strategy as well as the development and growth of operations in their regions.​Rhona Driggs, CEO of Empresaria, commented:"I am delighted to welcome Julie and Rafael to Empresaria and I am excited about the expertise and experience they bring to the Group. The appointment of individuals of this calibre illustrates Empresaria's potential and ambition to drive significant future growth. The additions of Julie and Rafael will be key as we continue our focus on exiting the pandemic stronger than we went in and deliver on our longer-term growth strategies."​

Results for the year ended 31 December 2020

Empresaria Group plc (“Empresaria” or the “Group”)Results for the year ended 31 December 2020Profitability, operational resilience and financial strength​Empresaria, the global specialist staffing group, reports its unaudited preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2020. ​Highlights​20202019% change% change (constant currency)(2)Revenue£256.5m£358.0m-28%-27%Net fee income£54.0m£74.5m-28%-27%Operating (loss)/profit£(1.0)m£4.0m-125%​Adjusted operating profit (1)£6.2m£10.4m-40%-39%Loss/(profit) before tax£(2.0)m£2.9m-169%​Adjusted profit before tax (1)£5.2m£9.3m-44%​Diluted loss per share(6.2)p(1.6)p-288%​Adjusted diluted earnings per share (1)4.1p8.5p-52%​​Strong start to 2020 with year-on-year operating profit growth in every month of the first quarterBenefits of diversification by sector and geography demonstrated throughout the yearResilience of the Group’s balance sheet proven – adjusted net debt reduced to £13.6m (2019: £19.1m)Net fee income down 28% to £54.0m as a result of the impact of COVID-19Adjusted operating profit down 40% to £6.2m – profitable in every quarter of 2020Strategic and operational investments protected2021 guidance reinstatedResumption of dividend with a final dividend of 1.0p per share proposed (2019: nil)​Adjusted to exclude amortisation of intangible assets identified in business combinations, impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets, exceptional items, fair value charges on acquisition of non-controlling shares and, in the case of earnings, any related tax.The constant currency movement is calculated by translating the 2019 results at the 2020 exchange rates.​An interview with management covering the Group’s performance is available here.​Chief Executive Officer, Rhona Driggs, commented:“Our results for 2020 demonstrated the resilience of our operating model and the benefits of our diversification by sector and geography. The swift actions we took early in the pandemic helped to protect our profitability. While cost was a key consideration, our focus on the Group’s operations did not waiver as we protected, and in several cases accelerated, our key operational initiatives and investments. Early indications of trading in 2021 are positive and although, due to our strong start to last year, adjusted profits for the first half of 2021 are likely to be behind the first half of 2020 we expect for the full year to deliver adjusted profits in line with or better than 2020. We enter 2021 well positioned to exit the pandemic stronger than we entered it and to take advantage of recovery in our markets.”​Investor PresentationIn line with Empresaria’s commitment to ensuring appropriate communication structures are in place for all sections of its shareholder base, management will deliver an online results presentation open to all existing and potential investors via the Investor Meet Company platform on Thursday 18 March 2021 at 4:15pm UK time.Questions can be submitted pre-event through the platform or at any time during the live presentation. Management may not be in a position to answer every question it receives but will address those it can while remaining within the confines of information already disclosed to the market.Q&A responses will be published at the earliest opportunity on the Investor Meet Company platform. Investors can sign up for free here. Those who have already registered and requested to meet the Company will be automatically invited.​Enquiries:Empresaria Group plcRhona Driggs, Chief Executive Officer Tim Anderson, Chief Financial Officervia Alma PR​N+1 Singer (Nominated Adviser and Broker)Shaun Dobson/James Moat020 7614 3000​Alma PR (Financial PR)Sam Modlin David Ison020 3405 0205empresaria@almapr.com​Notes for editors:Empresaria Group plc is a global specialist staffing group offering temporary and contract recruitment, permanent recruitment and offshore recruitment services across 6 sectors: Professional; IT; Healthcare; Property, Construction and Engineering; Commercial and Offshore Recruitment Services.Empresaria operates in 20 countries across the world including the 4 largest staffing markets of the US, Japan, UK and Germany along with a strong presence elsewhere in Asia Pacific and Latin America.Empresaria is listed on AIM under ticker EMR.​For the full announcement click here.