78
Activities of employment placement agencies
This category includes agencies that connect employers and candidates, either for permanent recruitment or temporary placement. Practically, if your business involves finding personnel for other companies, whether skilled workers, specialists, or managers, this is the appropriate CAEN code.
Entrepreneur Profile
This CAEN code 78 is intended for entrepreneurs and companies (SRL, PFA) wishing to develop a business focused on activities of employment placement agencies. It is ideal for founders aiming to offer specialized services or products in this economic niche within the Romanian market.
Who should avoid:
Avoid the exclusive use of code 78 if the main activity of your company shifts towards other commercial or related branches not specified in the official description. See the excluded activities section below.
Employment placement industry in Romania
The employment placement industry in Romania has seen spectacular growth in recent years, becoming a key pillar of the labor market. Recruitment agencies and temporary employment agencies not only facilitate the meeting of supply and demand but also significantly contribute to labor market flexibility and the reduction of structural unemployment. In the context of an acute shortage of skilled personnel, especially in sectors such as IT, engineering, construction, and logistics, placement agencies have become strategic partners for companies seeking to accelerate recruitment processes.
From a macroeconomic perspective, this niche supports labor mobility and the market's adaptability to economic shocks. During crises, temporary employment agencies help maintain employment by offering short-term jobs, while in periods of expansion, they facilitate rapid team scaling. However, entrepreneurs in this field face challenges such as fierce competition, process digitalization (online recruitment platforms), constantly evolving labor legislation, and the need to guarantee the quality of placed candidates. Moreover, authorization and compliance with temporary work regulations are essential, and agencies must constantly invest in branding and client relationships to remain competitive. In the long term, the trend of outsourcing recruitment to specialists will maintain the relevance of this CAEN division, especially in the context of the gig economy and the growing demand for digital talent.
Included Activities
- ✅ Recruitment and selection of personnel
- ✅ Activities of temporary employment placement agencies
- ✅ Job search and personnel placement activities
- ✅ Staffing services (including long-term)
- ✅ Head-hunting and executive search activities
- ✅ Career management and professional counseling
- ✅ Online employment placement services (recruitment platforms)
- ✅ Recruitment activities for specific events and projects
Excluded Activities
- ❌ Activities of agencies for artists and performers (CAEN 78 does not include artistic agencies)
- ❌ Film or television production activities that directly hire personnel
- ❌ Personnel leasing activities involving direct payroll by the agent (distinct from placement)
- ❌ Vocational training activities (CAEN 85)
- ❌ Human resources management activities on behalf of clients (e.g., payroll, personnel administration)
- ❌ Social assistance activities without employment placement
- ❌ Work organization abroad only as an intermediary (falls under this code but with authorization restrictions)
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Întrebări Frecvente
What type of companies can use CAEN code 78?
Any legal entity in Romania (SRL, PFA, Individual Enterprise) performing activities related to "activities of employment placement agencies" is required to have this code authorized in its articles of incorporation or at the Trade Register.
Are special permits required for CAEN 78?
The need for permits depends on the exact nature of the operations carried out under class 78. Some activities require authorizations from DSV, Environment, or Occupational Safety, while others can be conducted solely based on the self-declaration at incorporation.