Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN), world leader in innovative workforce solutions and a strategic partner of the World Economic Forum (WEF), announced today it has launched the "World of Work Insight" application on Apple's popular iPad. The purpose of the Manpower iPad app is to provide dynamic access to the company's insight and substantial research on the most critical trends and issues affecting today's global economy.
Manpower's World of Work Insight iPad app will feature the company's recent research and platform for future research, including Manpower's quarterly Employment Outlook Survey and Annual Talent Shortage Survey. This thought leadership app will explore the challenges faced by employers navigating the changing world of work and provide in-depth commentary, analysis, insight and advice on strategies for success.
"The world has undergone momentous change over the last few years. Now we have to come to terms with the fact that the rate of change is accelerating and there will be no reset to 'normal,'" said Jeff Joerres, Manpower Inc. Chairman and CEO. "In this new age of high volatility and lean organizations, talent is becoming the new 'it' – replacing capital as the competitive differentiator. This app will enable employers to instantly tune in to Manpower's expertise and insight, keep pace with our shifting new reality, and help them align their talent strategy with their business strategy to win."
The World of Work Insight iPad application will better mobilize Manpower's solutions and improve accessibility from a platform favored by business leaders worldwide. Manpower is unveiling this thought leadership vehicle at this year's WEF, where some of the most powerful business, political and academic leaders converge to shape solutions around global issues.
The application includes an executive summary from Manpower Inc. Chairman & CEO Jeffrey A. Joerresthat introduces and explains that the world is entering the Human Age is the new reality, and how human potential will be a major driver of economic growth.
Access to Manpower's extensive thought leadership papers, surveys and the results of Manpower data including the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey are featured on the app, as well as resources organized with preview, search, filter, sort and share functions. To download the app, go to:http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/world-of-work-insights/id413666954?mt=8
Manpower Inc. is proud to be a strategic partner of the World Economic Forum 2011 Annual Meeting. Jeff Joerres, Manpower Inc. Chairman and CEO; David Arkless, Manpower Inc. President of Corporate and Government Affairs; Francoise Gri, Manpower Inc. President of Southern Europe; and Jonas Prising, Manpower Inc. President of the Americas, are all participating in high-profile panels at this year's annual forum. Manpower partners with WEF on several initiatives, and in 2010, Joerres co-chaired the World Economic Forum on Europe meeting, Arkless is Chair of the Global Agenda Council on Skills & Talent Mobility. For more information about Manpower's presence at the World economic Forum 2011 Annual Meeting, go to: http://www.manpower.com/press/wef2011.cfm. Joerres will also be sharing regular insight and expertise via Twitter on events in Davos and transformational implications for the world of work. Follow Joerres' tweets at www.twitter.com/manpowerceo.
Enter the Human Age at: www.manpower.com/humanage.
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