About us

The German Association for Association for Independent Knowledge Work (formerly ADESW) unites leading service providers for the project-based deployment of highly qualified self-employed knowledge workers as well as associated partners. The member companies employ more than 4,500 permanent staff internally. The industry turnover with self-employed knowledge workers amounted more than 15 billion euros in 2018.

On an annual average, the members of the German Association for Association for Independent Knowledge Work collectively staff more than 20,000 projects with self-employed experts at over 5,000 companies. German companies benefit from these experts, whose knowledge and skills contribute significantly to the value creation of German companies. They are one of the key success factors for Germany’s business location and the innovative strength of the economy.