Trenkwalder Named the Best Recruiter in Germany’s Staffing Services Industry

Munich, 23 July 2026 – Trenkwalder Personaldienste GmbH has demonstrated outstanding recruitment quality: In the latest BEST RECRUITERS Study 2025/26, the company ranked first in the staffing services industry. A total of 517 employers across 29 industries in Germany were assessed. As the leading company in its industry, Trenkwalder has been awarded the Gold BEST RECRUITERS Seal.

Winning the industry category confirms Trenkwalder’s commitment to designing recruitment processes that are efficient, transparent and consistently focused on candidates’ needs. Particular emphasis is placed on respectful communication, easy-to-use digital access and personal support throughout the entire candidate journey.

Making Recruitment Quality Measurable

Each year, BEST RECRUITERS assesses the recruitment performance of the largest employers in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The scientifically developed and regularly updated catalogue of criteria comprises a total of 330 individual criteria for the 2025/26 study year.

The study evaluates all key points of contact between employers and potential candidates—from the structure and content of career websites, job advertisements and mobile application options to responses to submitted applications and enquiries. It therefore considers both an employer’s publicly visible recruitment presence and the practical quality of the underlying processes.

Mark Pollok, CEO of Trenkwalder Group AG and Managing Director of Trenkwalder Germany and Austria, explains:

“Ranking first as BEST RECRUITER 2025/26 in the staffing services industry confirms our commitment to high-quality, candidate-centric recruitment. Especially in a dynamic industry such as staffing services, high standards of communication and candidate experience are essential. At the same time, we regard this award as an incentive to continue developing consistently. We are investing specifically in innovative approaches and making greater use of AI to simplify application processes and enable more accurate job matching. Our goal remains clear: to create genuine added value for candidates and companies.”

Intelligently Combining Personal Support and AI

Speed is an important factor in the staffing services industry. For Trenkwalder, however, it must not come at the expense of quality. The company therefore relies on structured processes, modern digital solutions and the expertise of its recruiters.

Artificial intelligence is not intended to replace personal interaction, but rather to make it easier for candidates to access suitable employment opportunities. At Trenkwalder, candidates can, for example, create their talent profile via chat or voice message. Their skills, experience and career aspirations are recorded in a structured format and matched with suitable job opportunities.

This approach can also reveal competencies that may not be immediately apparent from traditional CVs or formal qualifications. At the same time, personal contact remains an essential part of the application process: technology provides guidance and speed, while recruiters assess individual expectations, motivation and personal circumstances.

Recognising Experience and Potential Regardless of Age

For Trenkwalder, candidate-centric recruitment also means providing equal opportunities to people at different stages of their lives and careers. This applies in particular to experienced workers, who often face prejudice in the labour market despite their professional expertise, reliability and interpersonal skills.

The company therefore ensures that job advertisements use age-neutral language, selection processes are transparent and recruitment teams receive ongoing training to raise awareness of potential unconscious bias. At the same time, Trenkwalder actively communicates the value of extensive professional experience to its corporate clients.

Mark Pollok emphasises:

“Experienced workers are a key success factor for companies. That is why we consistently promote equal opportunities in recruitment—for example, through age-neutral job advertisements, transparent processes and recruiters who are aware of potential bias. At the same time, we consciously highlight the value of experience and create suitable employment opportunities. Our goal is a labour market in which performance and potential are what count.”

Gold Seal as Both Recognition and Responsibility

The Gold BEST RECRUITERS Seal represents above-average recruitment performance. For Trenkwalder, the award is therefore not only a recognition of the work completed to date, but also a commitment to continued development.

The company intends to continuously optimise its recruitment processes and invest specifically in solutions that simplify access to the labour market. These include intelligent matching technologies as well as personal, reliable and respectful communication.

By ranking first in the staffing services industry, Trenkwalder underlines its commitment to combining technological innovation with human expertise effectively—and thereby creating measurable added value for candidates and corporate clients.

About Trenkwalder

Trenkwalder Personaldienste GmbH is part of the internationally operating Trenkwalder Group. The company has more than 40 years of experience in human resources management and has evolved from a traditional staffing services provider into a technology-driven partner for the world of work.

Its service portfolio includes temporary staffing, permanent placement, recruitment, additional HR services, business process outsourcing and digital solutions. Trenkwalder supports people in their professional development and helps companies meet their staffing requirements flexibly, efficiently and sustainably.

About BEST RECRUITERS

Since 2010, BEST RECRUITERS has assessed the recruitment quality of major employers in German-speaking countries. The academically supported study focuses on the entire candidate journey. Gold, Silver and Bronze quality seals are awarded for above-average recruitment performance.

Press Contact

Trenkwalder Personaldienste GmbH
Werner-Eckert-Straße 6
81829 Munich
Germany
Email: presse@trenkwalder.com