Survey: 60 percent plan to find new job in 2010 Nov 20, 2009
Another 21 percent say they may leave; experts cite 'pent-up' frustrations. Latest interest rates. (MSNBC -- Business)
Global cos line up on job street Nov 10, 2009
India has been reporting the strongest quarterly hiring expectations globally for the last six quarters and preliminary research shows that strong hiring optimism should continue at least into the first quarter of 2010, said Darryl Green, president, Asia Pacific and Middle East, at global HR consulting firm Manpower Inc.. In the past year, India remained a global success story in terms of job growth despite the fact that the worlds most populous nation faced some serious economic... (India Times)
Business Briefs: Human resource group meets Tuesday Nov 8, 2009
Jose De La Cruz, divisional HR manager at Manpower Inc. in Atlanta, will discuss Maximizing Organizational Effectiveness in a Cross Cultural Environment. Those who plan to attend should register online at before the meeting. (Athens Banner-Herald)
How can the jobless adapt to 10.2 percent unemployment rate? Nov 7, 2009
Yet many employers even now are having trouble finding qualified workers who are skilled in manual trades (think welding and plumbing), and certain types of technicians and engineers, according to Manpower Inc., the employee services firm. And while Americans love to use technology, there aren't always enough people to design, install, repair, or maintain it. (Christian Science Monitor)
Companies dole out bonuses Nov 5, 2009
Companies dole out retention bonuses to check attrition- Jobs-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times. Companies dole out retention bonuses to check attrition4 Nov 2009, 1151 hrs IST, Shreya Biswas, ET Bureau. (India Times)
Companies dole out retention bonuses to check attrition Nov 4, 2009
NEW DELHI: As the cloud clears over the global economy, companies are once again bracing themselves for a battle on the talent turf, as the habit of hiring is making a return. Companies across the spectrum such as chemicals business player SRF, auto ancillaries major Sona Koyo Steering, engineering firm Samsung Engineering, IT firm Perot Systems, Adobe, Nitco Tiles and a Mumbai-based finance company have planning surprise packages for their employees including retention bonuses to check... (India Times)
Unemployment rate is highest in 26 years Oct 3, 2009
As that comes on, they are going to expand employment," Huether said, cautioning that job growth will lag the recovery.With consumers sidelined and makers of goods with lots of slack, businesses aren't hiring."I think employers are reluctant to hire permanently, waiting to have more evidence that some of the recovery we are seeing is going to stick around," said Michael Steinmetz, a vice president at Manpower Inc., a large Milwaukee-based company that provides temporary workers.Larry Summers,... (Fresno Bee)
Manpower Inc. President of Corporate and Government Affairs David Arkless to Fill Key Leadership Role Thursday at Fifth Annual Clinton Global Initiative Sep 24, 2009
(PRNewsFoto/Manpower Inc.) MILWAUKEE, WI UNITED STATES ... NEW YORK, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Manpower Inc. (NYSE: ) announced today that President of Corporate and Government Affairs David Arkless will lead a working session on ending human trafficking at the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative Thursday in New York City ... Manpower Inc. was the first company to sign the Athens Ethical Principles, which declare a "zero tolerance" policy for working with any entity,... (PR Newswire)
Manpower Inc. Recognized as One of America's Greenest Companies Sep 23, 2009
(PRNewsFoto/Manpower Inc.) MILWAUKEE, WI UNITED STATES ... MILWAUKEE, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Manpower Inc. (NYSE: ) today announced that the company has been named to Newsweek's first list of the Greenest Big Companies in America and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) ... "From championing carbon-free virtual work platforms to building one of the world's greenest headquarters, Manpower's commitment to people, knowledge and innovation drive our authentic commitment to green... (PR Newswire)
Survey says hiring projections weak Sep 12, 2009
"The hiring intentions of U.S. companies continue to be sluggish," said Jeff Joerres, chairman and chief executive officer at Manpower Inc., in a news release. "While there are areas within the U.S. which are showing an uptick, we have yet to see the robust hiring intentions that would indicate a full labor market recovery.". (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Report: Weak 4th Quarter Hiring Pace Projected Sep 9, 2009
In fact, according to a quarterly employment outlook survey conducted by Manpower Inc., employers are expected to keep their staffing levels relatively stable during Quarter 4 of 2009. "The hiring intentions of U.S. companies continue to be sluggish," said Manpower Inc. Chairman and CEO Jeff Joerres ... The survey is released quarterly by Manpower Inc., an employment services company, to measure employers' intentions to increase or decrease the number of employees in their workforce during the... (KWTX.com, TX)
Hiring will stay flat for holidays Sep 8, 2009
A majority of the employers in the fourth-quarter employment outlook survey told Manpower Inc. that they won't be changing their staffing levels from October through December ... "While there are areas within the U.S. which are showing an uptick, we have yet to see the robust hiring intentions that would indicate a full labor market recovery," said Manpower Inc.'s CEO Jeff Joerres ... Percentage of companies with plans to raise or lower their hiring, from Manpower Inc.'s quarterly employment... (The Augusta Chronicle)
US hiring outlook dips Sep 8, 2009
NEW YORK: A forward-looking measure of hiring intentions dipped slightly in the United States even as it improved in many other countries, according to a quarterly survey by Manpower Inc.. The survey offers a hint that jobs in Europe and Asia may recover earlier than in the United States, but it also raises questions about whether such a recovery could be cut short without the support of US consumers, Manpower said. (India Times)
Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Projects a Weak Hiring Pace for Q4 2009 Sep 8, 2009
(PRNewsFoto/Manpower Inc.) MILWAUKEE, WI UNITED STATES ... MILWAUKEE, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. employers plan to keep their staffing levels relatively stable during Quarter 4 2009, according to the seasonally adjusted results of the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, conducted quarterly by Manpower Inc. ... "The hiring intentions of U.S. companies continue to be sluggish," said Manpower Inc. Chairman and CEO Jeff Joerres. (PR Newswire)
Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Indicates World's Labor Markets Will Still Be Challenged in Fourth Quarter 2009, but Many Headed in the Right Direction Sep 8, 2009
(PRNewsFoto/Manpower Inc.) MILWAUKEE, WI UNITED STATES ... MILWAUKEE, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- According to the global Manpower Employment Outlook Survey results released today by Manpower Inc. (NYSE: ), the fourth quarter of 2009 will continue to challenge job seekers in labor markets around the world, but employer hiring expectations have improved somewhat from three months ago in nearly two thirds of the countries and territories surveyed, suggesting an easing in the pattern of job... (PR Newswire)
Manpower Inc. to Announce 2nd Quarter 2009 Earnings Results Jul 3, 2009
(PRNewsFoto/Manpower Inc.) MILWAUKEE, WI UNITED STATES. MILWAUKEE, July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Manpower Inc. (NYSE: ) today announced that it plans to release 2nd quarter earnings results before the market opens on Thursday, July 23, 2009 ... Manpower Inc. (NYSE: ) is a world leader in the employment services industry; creating and delivering services that enable clients to win in the changing world of work. (PR Newswire)
Gary Grunau leaves Gilbane Jun 5, 2009
Grunau helped secure the construction contract for Manpower Inc. s 280,000-square-foot, $78 million headquarters in Schlitz Park, the $320 million addition and renovation of Potawatomi Bingo Casino, the $80 million Medical College of Wisconsin Children s Research Institute and Biomedical Research Center and the $64 million Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin on the city s lakefront ... Manpower Inc. s headquarters, Milwaukee. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Talent crunch hits hiring plan Jun 3, 2009
One-fifth of Indian employers unable to fill vacant posts- Jobs-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times. One-fifth of Indian employers unable to fill vacant posts3 Jun 2009, 0306 hrs IST, IANS. (India Times)
Gaps evident in U.S. workforce May 30, 2009
MILWAUKEE - Engineers, nurses and skilled/manual trades are among the nation's most challenging positions to fill, according to survey findings released Thursday by Manpower Inc.. "In the four years we have performed this research, the same positions appear on the list again and again," said Jonas Prising, president of the Americas. (Dowagiac News, MI)
* Taiwan faces talent shortage: survey May 29, 2009
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Manpower's Annual 10 Hardest Jobs To Fill Survey Finds Four Years of Similar Data Points to Gaps in the U.S. Workforce May 28, 2009
(PRNewsFoto/Manpower Inc.) MILWAUKEE, WI UNITED STATES. MILWAUKEE, May 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Engineers, Nurses and Skilled/Manual Trades are among the nation's most challenging positions to fill, according to survey findings released today by Manpower Inc. ... SOURCE Manpower Inc.. (PR Newswire)
Manpower Inc. Annual Survey Reveals Talent Shortages Continue Despite Current Economic Environment May 28, 2009
(PRNewsFoto/Manpower Inc.) MILWAUKEE, WI UNITED STATES ... MILWAUKEE, May 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Manpower Inc. (NYSE: ) today released the results of its fourth annual talent shortage survey, revealing that 30 percent of employers across the globe continue to struggle to fill positions available despite the global economic downturn ... "Despite high levels of unemployment in many markets, this year's talent survey suggests a mismatch between the type of individuals available for work and... (PR Newswire)
Manpower Inc. Declares 37 Cent Dividend Apr 30, 2009
(PRNewsFoto/Manpower Inc.) MILWAUKEE, WI UNITED STATES. MILWAUKEE, April 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of Manpower Inc. (NYSE: ) has declared a dividend of 37 cents a share, payable on June 15, 2009, to shareholders of record on June 3, 2009 ... Additional financial information about Manpower Inc., including stock history and annual shareholder reports, can be found at. (PR Newswire)
Companies increasingly quiet about the future Apr 20, 2009
Manpower Inc. declined earlier to provide a first-quarter EPS estimate ... Manpower Inc.Why it's important: Manpower is one of the largest staffing firms, and it's a gauge of the global work force since about 90 percent of its revenue comes from overseas. (MSNBC -- Business)
Numbers creep up: Area jobless rate 35% higher than year ago Apr 8, 2009
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Rewire To Get Hired, Against Daunting Odds Mar 24, 2009
"Early Show" Series Follows 4 Job Seekers Over 3 Months; Offers Plenty Of Advice. NEW YORK, March 23, 2009. (CBS News)
Winona area jobless rate hits 24-year high Mar 24, 2009
The layoffs are making a difference at employment agencies such as Manpower Inc. in Winona, where manager Ben Sadowski says he s seeing four-fold increases in job seekers coming through his doors. And the jobless don t fit a simple profile, Sadowski added. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Few likely to be fired, hired Mar 11, 2009
Most 72 percent plan to stick with their current employment levels, according to the quarterly survey released today by Manpower Inc., the Wisconsin company best known for placing workers in temporary jobs ... Source: Manpower Inc.. (Albany Times Union)
Survey shows 17% of local companies expect to hire in coming months Mar 11, 2009
About 17 percent of Austin-area companies plan to hire additional employees in coming months, according to the latest report from Manpower Inc.. Combined with another 10 percent of local employers who say they anticipate cutting staff between April and June the local job market should experience a modest increase by early summer. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Employers in India more optimistic now Mar 10, 2009
Global jobs downturn seen continuing: Manpower- Jobs-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times. Global jobs downturn seen continuing: Manpower10 Mar 2009, 1000 hrs IST, REUTERS. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Global jobs downturn seen continuing: Manpower Mar 10, 2009
By Nick Zieminski Nick Zieminski. Tue Mar 10, 12:22 am ET. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
U.S. Employers Foresee Subdued Hiring Activity in Q2 2009, According to Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Mar 10, 2009
(PRNewsFoto/Manpower Inc.) MILWAUKEE, WI UNITED STATES ... MILWAUKEE, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- U.S. employers are projecting a considerably slower hiring pace for Quarter 2 2009, according to the seasonally adjusted results of the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, conducted quarterly by Manpower Inc. ... "A significant number of employers surveyed anticipate 'no change' in their employment intentions for the upcoming quarter," said Jeffrey A. Joerres, Chairman and CEO of... (PR Newswire)
Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Reveals Continuation of Global Hiring Slowdown Through the Second Quarter of 2009 Mar 10, 2009
(PRNewsFoto/Manpower Inc.) MILWAUKEE, WI UNITED STATES ... The survey of nearly 72,000 employers worldwide conducted by Manpower Inc. (NYSE: ), shows that employers in 13 of 33 countries and territories still expect some positive hiring activity in the coming quarter; however, hiring expectations are considerably weaker in all countries and territories surveyed compared to this time last year ... "Hiring forecasts from all of the G7 countries are notably weaker compared to 12 months ago... (PR Newswire)
Employers strive to save talent while cutting costs Mar 10, 2009
"When you look at the survey, the encouragement comes from the fact that companies are really trying to not let people go," said Jeff Joerres, chairman and chief executive officer of Manpower Inc. ... Of U.S. employers responding to Manpower Inc.'s Employment Outlook Survey for April through June. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Manpower unit joins with LinkedIn to help laid-off workers Mar 6, 2009
Research conducted by Philadelphia-based Right Management, a division of staffing firm Manpower Inc. of Milwaukee, found that more than 40 percent of those surveyed found their new job through some form of networking activity. Networking is the most effective way to find new employment opportunities, said Tony Santora, executive vice president of career management solutions for Right Management. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Smokeless workplaces, helping job seekers Feb 25, 2009
Try not to be ashamed of losing a position, urges Jamaica Eilbes, a recruiter for staffing company Manpower Inc. "Everybody knows somebody who's been let go," she said. Friends and family can help ease the anxiety of a long search for work, said Eilbes, whose husband looked for five months before finding a job. (AZCentral -- Business)
Manpower Inc. is First Foreign Multinational Corporation to Receive License to Provide Permanent Employment Services in Vietnam Feb 23, 2009
(PRNewsFoto/Manpower Inc.) MILWAUKEE, WI UNITED STATES. Manpower Inc. Delivers One-Stop Employment Service Solution to Vietnam, Creating Job Prospects, Increased Flexibility and Efficiency ... HANOI, Vietnam, Feb. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Manpower Inc., a world leader in the employment services industry, announced today that it has been awarded its license for permanent employment services by the Hanoi People Committee, making Manpower the first 100 percent foreign-invested employment... (PR Newswire)
Lawmakers May Require Electronic Immigration Checks Feb 19, 2009
Manpower Inc. in Lincoln has used E-Verify since last summer ... "It gives me peace of mind because the government tells me this is the best way to go about it," said Manpower Inc.'s Steve Wanser. (7 KETV Omaha)
