About us
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“Our story begins with three study buddies and a phone book. In 1998, we founded Academic Work with a simple idea: to match our fellow students with employers in need of part-time staff. We started with the letter A in the phone book, calling companies until we got a hit. And that's how the journey began.”
Johan Skarborg
Founder, CEO Akind
Our Story
Company founded 💡
in Stockholm.
National expansion 🇸🇪
starting with the opening of our offices in Malmö & Gothenburg.
Social Engagement 💚
we begin our cooperation with Response Network and help build schools in rural parts of Zambia.
Nordic expansion 🚀
we open offices in Finland & Norway.
European market 🌍
we open our first office in Germany, followed by offices in Denmark & Switzerland in the following years.
Re- and Up-skilling 💻
We founded "AW Academy" (now Brights), a re-and up-skilling solution to the ever growing IT skill gap.
Finding Professionals 💼
We launched a service for our clients in need for career professionals (today Winona).
One of Akind ☂️
Akind Group was founded to support our future growth.
Turning 25 🎂
we celebrated our 25th Birthday together with co-workers from six countries.
We are experts
With over 25 years of innovation and expertise in realising true potential, we have learned that greatness is never average. That is why we lead with data and work with science to redefine our industry.
We are the architects of success, because we do not just fill positions; we make people grow. Our mission is our driving force, and it is why we are committed to providing every opportunity for a developing and fulfilling career.
Our own story proves it. What started as a bold idea has grown into an international group of companies, driven by ambition. This is where your momentum meets ours.
Build your future with a company that is building the future of talent. Explore your potential with us.
Locations
We have grown to become an international Group, operating in six countries. You can find our offices in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. Join our team!
One of Akind
We are proud to be one of Akind - a network of brands, each with its own expertise. Akind is constantly evolving, and our ecosystem of brands continues to grow. Today, the group consists of several different sister companies, all working to unlock the growth potential that exists in people and companies. We are operating in six countries and together we have over 1,000 employees and a turnover of approximately 300 Million EUR.
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Academic Work
At the heart of our family is the recruitment and staffing company Academic Work. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, we place early career professionals in jobs and have a presence in six different countries across Europe.
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Brights
Brights is the school of the future. We challenge the education industry by offering 12-week intensive training programs in the fastest-growing sectors, including IT, technology, and finance.
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Winona
Winona specialises in the recruitment of experienced and competent managers. We help companies find the best candidates in a job market where competition for skilled leaders is intensifying.
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Crowd Collective
Crowd Collective is an IT consulting company that focuses on meeting customers' needs for senior, passionate, and entrepreneur-driven developers. Here, you'll find talents who change and inspire both clients and each other.
