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Patricia Merrick is no stranger to work. In fact, she manages
two careers – one as an actress, landing roles in TV dramas,
theater and film; and one as a professional driver with
Manpower Driving in the U.K.
“Working for Manpower is great; it gives me the flexibility to
continue my acting career and supplement my income when
I’m between acting jobs,” said Patricia. “As an actress I can
disappear from my driving career for a few months and then pick
up again where I left off when the acting job’s done. I can rely
on Manpower to be there when I’m ready to go back to driving.”
When Patricia started driving nearly 14 years ago, women
drivers were a rare breed. “In the early ‘90s a woman truck
driver was an oddity, but that attitude has changed,”
explained Patricia. “I’m a woman, but I’m also just another
driver who gets the job done. I think Manpower has done a
lot to bring about that change in attitude and defeat the idea
that women aren’t suited to driving.”
The shortage of skilled workers resulting from demographic
shifts is providing a tremendous opportunity to engage
groups in the workforce who are currently underrepresented
in many career paths. Across the U.K., drivers are in short
supply and Manpower has been successful in recruiting them,
due in part to our diversity strategy. By marketing the driving
career to non-traditional groups in the U.K. – such as women,
minorities and older persons – Manpower has been able to
find quality drivers when the transportation industry as a whole
is experiencing a severe shortage.
We are changing the image of driving as a career by eliminating
old stereotypes and providing excellent pay, benefits, and the
certification training that people need to succeed as drivers.
While our driving recruits benefit from a stable career, our
clients also benefit from having high-caliber, reliable drivers.
People are surprised when Patricia tells them she’s been a
driver for 14 years. “We drive for high-caliber clients that are
very friendly and accommodating. I’ve been offered full-time
jobs, but I’d rather keep driving for Manpower.”
OPENING DOORS TO
NON-TRADITIONAL CAREERS
PATRICIA MERRICK
“In the early ‘90s, a woman truck driver was an
oddity, but that attitude has changed. I think
Manpower has done a lot to help bring about
that change.”