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ManpowerGroup (MAN) has announced five finalists for its VivaTech 2025 startup challenge focused on AI solutions in workforce management. Selected from 137 global applicants, the finalists will present at Europe's largest tech event in Paris from June 11-14. The challenge, titled "AI, Tech, & #huManpower: Redefining the Future of Work," focuses on three key areas: AI-powered job matching, personalized job journey solutions, and AI-driven redeployment.

The finalists include: Coachello (AI-driven career mapping), Hippolyte.AI (AI-powered talent recruitment), Hunel.io (candidate re-routing system), Popp (AI recruitment assistant), and Workait (AI workers marketplace). The winning startup will have the opportunity to implement their solution in a ManpowerGroup market through a proof of concept collaboration.

ManpowerGroup (MAN) has announced an expanded partnership with Bullhorn to implement automation across 40 new markets over the next six years. This expansion builds on successful deployments supporting 14,000 recruiters across 32 countries and aligns with ManpowerGroup's Diversification, Digitization, and Innovation (DDI) plan.

The implementation has already shown significant improvements through over 100 automated workflows in the recruitment process, enabling faster application responses and reducing time-to-fill positions. The Bullhorn VMS Sync has automated vendor management system job entry in key markets including North America, the UK, France, and Australia, creating a centralized hub for recruiters to focus on candidate guidance.

The partnership leverages Bullhorn's platform while enabling proprietary solutions, with its open API architecture allowing ManpowerGroup to develop custom AI capabilities for enhanced client delivery and candidate experience.

ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) has announced the launch of a new AI HR Hub in Paris at its French headquarters in La Défense. The company plans to invest €200 million in innovation projects and training in France over the next three years. The announcement, made during the Choose France Summit, includes plans to create over 30 Manpower branches and 200 high-skilled jobs across France.

The AI HR Hub will serve as a Regional Center of Excellence, focusing on developing innovations across ManpowerGroup's global brands. Key focus areas include enhanced candidate journeys using GenAI, smarter client solutions through AI and predictive analytics, and empowered HR agents using agentic AI tools. The hub will also collaborate with AI startups and research institutions to develop public-private partnerships.

ManpowerGroup (MAN) has launched the Work Intelligence Lab, a pioneering research hub that leverages real-time workforce data from over 70 countries to help organizations navigate AI and automation's impact on jobs. The initiative comes as 53% of employers are already using AI tools in hiring and onboarding processes.

The Lab utilizes ManpowerGroup's extensive global labor market presence and 22 billion data points to provide real-time insights into hiring trends, worker sentiment, and employer demand. Led by CCO Becky Frankiewicz and VP of Global Insights Mara Stefan, the platform aims to analyze workforce trends and develop data-driven solutions through a co-creation model that directly involves clients in the innovation process.

Manpower (NYSE: MAN) has expanded its educational offerings through its MyPath Program, introducing bachelor's degree programs in Nursing and Education in partnership with the University of Phoenix. The initiative builds upon Manpower's existing Healthcare Management program, offering full-tuition college programs at no cost to eligible Manpower associates.

The announcement coincides with National Nurses Week and follows Manpower's expansion into healthcare staffing through its acquisition of an Ann Arbor, Michigan franchise. The company also maintains the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for Health Care Staffing, transferred to the corporation in July. The program aims to address the growing demand for healthcare professionals while providing career advancement opportunities and higher earning potential for associates.

Operation HOPE, a nonprofit focused on financial empowerment, has announced a three-year partnership with Right Management, a ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) subsidiary. The collaboration will provide free job search support services to Operation HOPE clients, including resume writing guidance, interview preparation, and job search skills.

As part of "The 1865 Project" initiative, Right Management will complement Operation HOPE's existing programs in credit and money management, small business development, and homeownership. The partnership aims to enhance career opportunities for individuals from underserved communities through workshops offering actionable resources and tools for career development.

ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) has announced a semi-annual dividend of $0.72 per share, marking a decrease from the previous year's amount. The dividend will be paid on June 16, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 2, 2025. The Board of Directors made this decision after evaluating the current earnings environment and considering relevant payout and yield ratios.