1983-1993

Healthy growth

ISS' strong international expansion in the 1970s was followed by the consolidation of its international market positions in the 1980s. Organic growth and profitability were the primary objectives. ISS waited until the end of the decade before the next serious round of acquisitions.

A partnership programme for all employees set new standards for ensuring employee satisfaction and loyalty. And the development of new services, for example in the health care sector, was stepped up. Finally, European public opinion began to soften towards the idea of outsourcing public contracts.

  
The ISS Partner Programme was born from the desire to improve employee development opportunities. Employee shares were a key element.