The group said that the profit surge took the net figure to USD 83.1 million on the back of tighter operating performance.
The Amsterdam-based group posted a 5.0-percent quarterly drop in income on a 12-month comparison to 4.095 billion euros.
It blamed this on the timing of public holidays and so-called "bridging days" in April and May, leading to a loss of 3.7 percent revenue per working day.
However Randstad's "efficiency continued to improve in the second quarter," chief executive Ben Noteboom said in a statement.
One of Europe's leading human resources companies, Randstad warned it needed "modest economic growth, most notably in Europe, to be able to meet our strategic targets."
But it remained optimistic about markets in North America "where our profitability continues to expand, while we are growing our footprint in emerging markets such as China, India and Latin America."
Employing around 30,000 people in 39 countries, Randstad generated 17.1 billion euros in revenue last year.
You’ve hit your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Access to Exclusive Premium Stories Online
Over 30 behind the paywall stories daily, handpicked by our editors for subscribers


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app