Manpower regularly conducts surveys at a global level leading to the publication of white papers. The research area pertains to the job market and the directions that emerge provide food for thought as well as potential solutions for human resources management.
Manpower white papers
| February 2010 | Harnessing the Potential of the Contingent WorkforceIn the coming upturn, employers will rely more and more on a flexible mix of permanent and contingent workers to reach their strategic goals and better manage risk.Download the white paper in French in German |
| November 2009 | The Global Talent Crunch: Why Employer Branding Matters NowDuring these uncertain times, employers have to master a difficult balancing act in managing talents and facing the talent crunch.The strategy starts off with creating an impacting employer brand, which gives the company real appeal and matches the corporate identity projected to employees. This white paper explains therefore how and why companies should care about building an employer brand and maintain it. Download the white paper in French in German |
| June 2009 | Talent shortage Survey2009 editionThe forth annual study on the shortage of skilled labor shows that 30% of the 39,000 companies interviewed in 33 countries and territories are finding it difficult to recruit qualified staff in their respective market. In Switzerland, 36% of the 757 companies surveyed encountered the same problem. Results of the study in French in German Press Release in French in German |
| September 2008 | The Borderless WorkforceThe extent of worker migration today is unprecedented. This white paper touches on one of the pivotal global issues at the beginning of the 21st century.Download the white paper Press release in French in German |
| May 2008 | Confronting the Talent Crunch2008 editionThe third annual study on the shortage of skilled labor shows that 31% of the 42,500 companies interviewed in 32 countries and territories are finding it difficult to recruit qualified staff in their respective market. In Switzerland, 36% of the 786 companies surveyed encountered the same problem. The shortage of qualified employees has become a threat to economic growth. Download the white paper See the results of the study Press Release in French in German |
| June 2007 | The New Agenda for an Older WorkforceTo provide sustainable economic growth in a large number of countries where the shortage of skilled labor leads to concerns for the future, the integration of seniors into the job market is emerging as a possible solution to fill the gap between retention and recruitment.Download the white paper See the results of the study Press Release in French in German |
| October 2006 | The China Talent ParadoxThis white paper examines the skills shortage that Chinese companies must face, despite a population of over 1 billion people. It provides a summary of the solutions that Manpower is recommending to attract, engage and retain qualified employees, particularly by focusing on employees' needs and expectations.Download the white paper See the results of the study |
| Juin 2006 | Engaging The Total WorkforceExternal employees currently represent approximately 20% of personnel in the majority of companies and their numbers are likely to grow to even greater proportions in the future. However, the majority of companies don't view external employees as an extension of their own staff, but rather as employees of their staffing suppliers. This way of viewing these employees has a significant impact on their motivation and productivity.Download the white paper |
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