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Global Study Reveals Business Leaders Expect Advances in AI to Require New Skills

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

The findings are part of " The Work We Want ," a global initiative commissioned by WEC.

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  • The findings are part of " The Work We Want ," a global initiative commissioned by WEC.
  • The first installment of this new international research, " Agile Talent in the Age of AI ," details how generative AI will radically reshape workforces, requiring new soft and technical skills to realize the potential technology offers.
  • "AI has made agility non-negotiable, and the HR services industry is crucial in helping to fill the labour and skills gaps brought on by digitalization."
  • To learn more about how your organization can bridge the skills gap and thrive in the age of AI, visit https://insights.wecglobal.org/the-work-we-want/home/agile-talent-in-the... to download the full report.

Whatfix Named a Leader in Inaugural IDC MarketScape: Worldwide DAP 2024 Vendor Assessment

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

SAN JOSE, Calif. and BANGALORE, India, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Whatfix , the global leader among digital adoption platforms (DAP), today announced being named a Leader in the inaugural IDC MarketScape: Worldwide DAP 2024 Vendor Assessment (doc #US49786723, March 2024).

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif. and BANGALORE, India, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Whatfix , the global leader among digital adoption platforms (DAP), today announced being named a Leader in the inaugural IDC MarketScape: Worldwide DAP 2024 Vendor Assessment (doc #US49786723, March 2024).
  • "We are excited to be recognized as a Leader in the inaugural IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Digital Adoption Platforms," said Khadim Batti, Co-founder and CEO of Whatfix.
  • We believe this recognition reinforces our dedication to innovation and user-centricity, positioning us as a Leader in the DAP industry."
  • "Whatfix was recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Digital Adoption Platforms 2024 Vendor Assessment for strengths in analytics, content life cycle, mobile and desktop applications, AI-powered innovation, and personalization."

ManpowerGroup Launches 2024 VivaTech Startup Challenge to Power the People-First Future

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

MILWAUKEE, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Committed to empowering people in the age of rapid technological change, ManpowerGroup is setting its sights on the future of work by calling on submissions from the most innovative startups in the world to participate in its 2024 Viva Technology Startup Challenge. Additionally, ManpowerGroup will once again be a Platinum Partner for VivaTech, cementing its position as a key contributor to the 8th edition of Europe's largest startup and tech event, taking place in Paris, May 22-25.

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  • Additionally, ManpowerGroup will once again be a Platinum Partner for VivaTech, cementing its position as a key contributor to the 8th edition of Europe's largest startup and tech event, taking place in Paris, May 22-25.
  • "VivaTech brings together the greatest minds in technology and business to tackle the opportunities and challenges facing our rapidly changing world of work," said Alain Roumilhac, ManpowerGroup France and Southern Europe Region President.
  • Submissions for ManpowerGroup's VivaTech startup challenges are being accepted now through April 19.
  • Selected entrepreneurs will be announced in late April and invited to demonstrate their solutions at VivaTech on May 22.

Hiring Confidence Dips as Employers Weather Economic Headwinds

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

MILWAUKEE, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Employer hiring intentions continue to moderate for the second quarter of 2024. According to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, the Net Employment Outlook (NEO) stands at +22% for Q2, down -2% year-over-year and -4% from Q1. The research is based on data collected from more than 40,000 employers in 42 countries between January 2-31, 2024.

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  • The survey found the IT sector has the highest hiring Outlook globally, followed by Financials & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Life Sciences.
  • MILWAUKEE, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Employer hiring intentions continue to moderate for the second quarter of 2024.
  • The research is based on data collected from more than 40,000 employers in 42 countries between January 2-31, 2024.
  • Employers in the U.S. (+34%) reported the strongest hiring intentions, followed by Canada (+22%), and Puerto Rico (+14%).

Wipro Completes Major Cloud Transformation for ManpowerGroup

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Wipro FullStride Cloud facilitated the transformation to help simplify ManpowerGroup's business operations by moving this data centre to a shared services product platform.

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  • Wipro FullStride Cloud facilitated the transformation to help simplify ManpowerGroup's business operations by moving this data centre to a shared services product platform.
  • The project entailed migrating more than 150 mission critical IT applications across 15 countries in Europe onto the Azure platform.
  • By standardizing on the Azure platform, ManpowerGroup will gain an enterprise-grade foundation to drive innovation, scalability, and sustainability.
  • Now, ManpowerGroup has the power to unlock innovation opportunities and adapt to changing market needs faster than ever before.”

Penbrothers Named 2024 Philippines’ Fastest-Growing Company

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Penbrothers ranks first place in the 2024 edition of the Philippines’ Growth Champions list by international market research firm Statista and the Philippine Daily Inquirer.

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  • Penbrothers ranks first place in the 2024 edition of the Philippines’ Growth Champions list by international market research firm Statista and the Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  • This recognition officially makes Penbrothers the 2024 Philippines' Fastest-Growing Company .
  • A study by ManpowerGroup shows that employers across the globe experienced difficulty in filling various positions, with the percentage soaring from 36% in 2014 to 75% in 2024.
  • Penbrothers, led by CEO Nicolas Bivero and Co-Founder Gui Faria, has seen this potential for a borderless approach to talent sourcing.

Dialpad Appoints Nick Slater as CRO to Drive Ai Growth

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Dialpad, Inc. , the industry-leading Ai-Powered Customer Intelligence Platform, today announced the appointment of Nick Slater as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

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  • Dialpad, Inc. , the industry-leading Ai-Powered Customer Intelligence Platform, today announced the appointment of Nick Slater as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
  • With 15 years of go-to-market experience, Slater has been serving as interim CRO since August 2023, significantly contributing to the company's Ai-powered revenue growth and customer expansion.
  • During his tenure as interim CRO, Dialpad has enhanced its Ai capabilities and strengthened its global market presence.
  • As Dialpad continues to lead the way in real-time Ai, Slater’s role as CRO is expected to further accelerate the company's growth, innovation, and commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions that enhance customer engagement, sales intelligence, and collaboration.

Road to Workplace Equality Still Steep But Employers Making Gains Through Initiative, Innovation

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

The " World of Work Outlook for Women in 2024 " finds less than half (41%) of employers report attaining full gender equity.

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  • The " World of Work Outlook for Women in 2024 " finds less than half (41%) of employers report attaining full gender equity.
  • "In a world of talent shortages, we need everyone contributing to employment in a meaningful way.
  • Bringing women into the workforce with an equal playing field is an economic imperative, not a nice-to-have," said Becky Frankiewicz, ManpowerGroup Chief Commercial Officer.
  • The data draws on ManpowerGroup's 2024 Q2 Employment Outlook Survey of more than 40,000 employers in 42 countries, along with additional proprietary sources.

ManpowerGroup Named One of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 15th Time

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Monday, March 4, 2024

MILWAUKEE, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ManpowerGroup announced today that it once again has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. This marks the 15th time ManpowerGroup has received the distinction, and the company remains the only one in its industry to be recognized for more than a decade for playing a critical role in driving positive change in societies and communities around the world.

Key Points: 
  • "Enabling people to build their employability and prosperity through access to meaningful work is at the heart of our purpose," said ManpowerGroup Chairman and CEO Jonas Prising.
  • "It's always inspiring to recognize the World's Most Ethical Companies®.
  • "Companies that elevate best-in-class cultures of ethics and integrity set a standard for corporate citizenship for their peers and competitors to follow.
  • The complete list of this year's World's Most Ethical Companies® and methodology can be found at: https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees .

BLEND Localization Acquires Manpower Language Solutions (MLS) To Expand its Offerings and Strengthen its "BLEND into Israel" Capabilities

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The global language services market has grown rapidly as the world has become increasingly interconnected.

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  • The global language services market has grown rapidly as the world has become increasingly interconnected.
  • The language industry has an estimated market size of USD 26.6bn, according to the Slator 2022 Language Industry Market Report.
  • BLEND serves global players from the United States, Asia, and Europe, and offers localization services in 120 languages, as well as voice recordings and video localization.
  • We see the growing interest of global brands in the Israeli market, and the Hebrew language, and we're happy to expand our offerings and strengthen our "BLEND Israel" division.