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In so many ways, the Manpower of 2008 is a much more robust company
than ever before. We have put a tremendous amount of diligence,
forethought and energy into creating systemic changes that are
now driving our progress, and it’s very satisfying to see those efforts
paying dividends.
The Manpower team around the world is better than ever, and we have
focused our core competencies of talent attraction, retention and training
internally to ensure that we have the best talent in the industry because
we know that building and growing our business at the pace we aspire
to reach will require a great team. For example, we have implemented
a rigorous Leadership Success Model for our Global Leadership Team,
and are driving that success model throughout the organization. The
results are already evident. We have also been able to attract top talent
from the outside to bring in fresh skills and ideas that complement our
existing team. Our brand is attractive to those who are interested in being
involved with the hottest global topic – talent.
This focus on talent has also been extended beyond the fi ve million
people we placed into permanent and temporary positions in 2007, to
also engage individuals who may not be currently seeking a position
with us. Our aim is to attract and develop relationships with individuals
who are seeking help in navigating their career now, and may become
candidates or clients for us in the future, or refer others to us as a reliable
source of career expertise. In 2008, we will be expanding our Web
presence to ensure we are well-positioned to meet the talent requirements
of our clients throughout the world.
Our 2008 plan also calls for us to continue exercising our leadership
in emerging markets to help clients, candidates and governments
to navigate the best course for their rapidly changing workforces.
Manpower plays a vital role in partnering with governments worldwide
to position their labor markets to have the right skills to enhance their
economic growth engines, and we anticipate this consulting role will
continue to grow in importance in the coming years.
9
Shareholder’s Letter
In so many ways,
the Manpower
of 2008 is a
much more
robust company
than ever before.
We have put
a tremendous
amount of
diligence,
forethought and
energy into
creating systemic
changes that
are now driving
our progress,
and it’s very
satisfying to
see those efforts
paying dividends.
2006
2007
2005
2004
4.4 Million
4 Million
2 Million*
5 Million
People Placed in Permanent, Temporary and Contract Positions
*Temporary and contract only