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2005 and beyond will present employers with a number of workplace challenges that will impact
their organizations. At the forefront of these challenges are skills shortages of various kinds,
which are already being felt in countries around the globe. Whether it is truck drivers in the
U.K., auditors in the U.S., or welders in Australia, finding people with the right skills will become
increasingly difficult and crucial to staying competitive.
Equally as important is training for people at all levels. From C-level on down, a strategy for
maintaining and improving competitive skill sets will be required for companies to continue to
grow, develop and deliver future technologies and services.
At the periphery of these issues are the underemployed, including the disabled, the elderly and
other disadvantaged people. These people need extra assistance to help them participate in the
workforce. This is becoming ever more important as changing demographics will exacerbate the
skills shortage issue in the future.
Manpower understands these issues and for more than five decades we have developed innovative
workforce development programs – both large-scale national initiatives and smaller local efforts –
to help thousands of people engage in sustainable employment. We understand that developing
skills is a key component to helping people move into better paying jobs. We also understand that
people with the right job skills also need an employer that is willing to give them a chance to work,
regardless of where they have come from, what they look like, or whether they have special
needs. Our systems, programs and policies are designed to make the connection to work a viable
option for those who have struggled in the journey.
The following pages illustrate some of the ways over the past year Manpower has been able to
help people improve their employability, engage in the workforce, and make a positive change in
their lives.
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