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Talent Solutions RPO, part of ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), has been recognized in HRO Today's 2024 Baker's Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings for Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO). The company secured the 7th position in the Overall Enterprise RPO Leaders ranking and earned notable rankings in other key categories, including Quality of Service Leaders (#7) and Size of Deals Leaders (#4).

Stephen Rees, Senior Vice President of Talent Solutions RPO in North America, expressed pride in the recognition, highlighting the company's focus on high-quality service, strong partnerships, and scalable talent solutions. The Baker's Dozen list, based solely on client satisfaction surveys, is considered one of the most comprehensive and prestigious ratings in the RPO industry.

This recognition reinforces Talent Solutions RPO's dedication to operational excellence, innovation, and tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of its diverse client base across industries.

Experis, a global IT workforce solutions leader and part of ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), has been named a Leader in Everest Group's U.S. IT Contingent Talent and Strategic Solutions PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024 for the third consecutive year. The report highlights Experis' ability to source talent for both traditional and next-generation technologies across key industries. It also recognizes the company's significant investments in IT-managed services, including specialized practice areas and a robust technology partnership ecosystem with major players like AWS, Microsoft, and IBM.

The assessment acknowledges Experis' focus on critical in-demand skills, efforts to strengthen talent development in data and AI, and enhancement of managed services solutions. The company's comprehensive suite of L&D offerings and strong vision for managed services, along with a dedicated industry focus, have helped it drive differentiation in the market. Experis is one of six companies in the Leader category out of 30 evaluated in this year's assessment.

ManpowerGroup has released its 2023-2024 ESG report, highlighting significant progress in upskilling initiatives, workforce preparation for the green transition, and renewable energy adoption. Key achievements include:

- Recognition as one of the World's Most Sustainable Companies by TIME Magazine
- 100% renewable electricity at Global Headquarters
- Expansion of electric vehicle fleet to over 500 vehicles
- Commitment to train and place up to 10 million people in green jobs by 2030
- Impact on nearly 30,000 refugees globally in 2023

The report emphasizes ManpowerGroup's focus on sustainable growth and a people-first future of work, aligning with their purpose of creating meaningful, sustainable employment. The company has also made strides in diversity, with 30% women and 40% racially diverse members in its Executive Leadership Team.

ManpowerGroup has released its 2023-2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, titled 'Working to Change the World: Creating Global Impact, One Job at a Time'. The report highlights significant progress in upskilling initiatives, expanded commitments to preparing the workforce for the green transition, and advancements in renewable energy adoption and fleet electrification.

Key achievements include:

• Recognition by TIME Magazine as one of the World's Most Sustainable Companies in 2024
• 100% renewable electricity at Global Headquarters in Milwaukee, WI
• Commitment to train and place up to 10 million people into green jobs by 2030
• Impacted nearly 30,000 refugees globally in 2023
• Achieved a Platinum medal in the 2023 EcoVadis assessment
• Recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 15th time

The report emphasizes ManpowerGroup's focus on progress and its belief that ESG is a framework to drive superior performance while working to change the world.

ManpowerGroup's Talent Solutions has released its 11th annual Total Workforce Index™ (TWI), revealing shifts in the global talent landscape. The TWI evaluates over 200 factors across 64 global labor markets, introducing new measures for AI, sustainability, peace, and stability. Key findings include:

- The United States, Singapore, and Canada retain the top three spots for the fourth consecutive year.
- China enters the top ten for the first time, driven by population growth, a large tech workforce, and innovation factors.
- The United Arab Emirates rises to seventh place, boosted by high tertiary education rates and innovation investments.
- Israel drops from fifth to 14th due to new metrics addressing political violence risk.

The TWI serves as a important tool for business leaders to make data-driven decisions in an increasingly tech-driven and volatile world.

Talmix, a leader in digital talent marketplaces, and Talent Solutions TAPFIN, a ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) subsidiary, have announced a strategic partnership to integrate Talmix's business talent marketplace into TAPFIN's global client programs. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the staffing industry by combining new and traditional approaches, offering clients wider choice and flexibility.

Key benefits include:

• Extended reach into new regions and talent categories for TAPFIN programs
• Access to Talmix's curated global network for TAPFIN clients
• Better control over 'rogue spend' traditionally outside MSP programs
• On-demand availability of high-quality talent through marketplace advantages

This partnership marks Talmix as TAPFIN's first MSP partner, positioning marketplaces as a important component of the talent industry ecosystem and reshaping enterprise access to top talent globally.

The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey for Q4 2024 reveals a global Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 25%, up 3% from Q3 but down 5% year-over-year. North America leads with a 32% Outlook, followed by Asia Pacific (27%), South and Central Americas (23%), and EMEA (21%). The IT sector shows the strongest hiring intentions at 35%, with Financials & Real Estate at 32%. Larger organizations (250-999 employees) report the highest Outlook at 32%. India (37%), Costa Rica (36%), and the United States (34%) have the strongest hiring plans globally. While quarter-over-quarter improvement shows cautious optimism, the year-over-year decline suggests ongoing economic uncertainties affecting hiring plans.

Manpower, a global staffing firm part of ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), is opening job hubs in seven Walmart stores across the US. The first two locations will launch on September 13 in Sturtevant, Wisconsin and High Point, North Carolina. Five more hubs are planned to open between late September and early November in various states.

These job hubs aim to provide convenient access to employment opportunities for both active job seekers and casual shoppers. Manpower's Senior VP, Rajesh Namboothiry, emphasized the company's commitment to meeting talent where they are and improving the connection between job seekers and employers. Walmart's Senior Director, Tené Green, highlighted the initiative's alignment with their goal of enhancing customers' shopping experience and quality of life.

Jefferson Wells, part of ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), has released its 2024 Internal Audit Priorities Survey. The survey highlights cybersecurity and Generative AI as top concerns for internal audit leaders. Key findings include:

- Only 26% of organizations have fully integrated Generative AI standards into their governance framework
- 37% of organizations plan to increase staff to meet demand for technology skills
- Business transformation and IT deployment risks require advanced skillsets in cybersecurity, data analytics, IT audit, and Generative AI

Tim Lietz, National Practice Leader for Risk & Compliance at Jefferson Wells, emphasizes the critical need for Internal Audit functions to adapt to AI and cybersecurity advancements, suggesting the expansion of capabilities and leveraging external expertise to address skill gaps.