MILWAUKEE, Jan. 11,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As advances in emerging
technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation,
along with a global prioritization of sustainability continue to
shape the future of work, ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) will join
the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Annual Meeting in
Davos, from January 15-19, to discuss solutions for equipping
people with the skills they need to participate in the jobs of
tomorrow.
"The pace of technological development coupled with the global
prioritization of climate action is rapidly accelerating the
transformation of jobs and skills. Organizations have a
responsibility to their people and communities to provide
transparency, upskilling, and dedicated career support to navigate
this new era," said Jonas Prising,
ManpowerGroup Chairman and CEO. "We are looking forward to leading
discussions in Davos to explore
how we can ensure no one gets left behind in the greening and
increasingly digital world of work through partnerships and a
'People First' approach."
Key ManpowerGroup Events at the WEF Annual Meeting:
- Tuesday, January 16, 11:15
am CET – "The Office Reimagined"
With ongoing calls for
office returns despite persistent hybrid work trends, business
leaders debate how to reimagine corporate spaces aligned with the
future workforce. Becky Frankiewicz,
ManpowerGroup's Chief Commercial Officer, participates in this
conversation on how leaders are rethinking the purpose of the
office and how to better align these spaces with what people need
to get work done.
- Tuesday, January 16, 5:30
pm CET – "Essential Elements to Building Skills and Employee
Trust Amidst the Rise of AI"
As AI advances, the debate
about how to support employees through reskilling and transparent
communication persists. Frankiewicz brings her global workforce
knowledge to this IBM-hosted panel, emphasizing the enduring
significance of the human element amid the increasing influence of
technology and automation.
- Wednesday, January 17,
1 pm CET – "Reskilling
Revolution"
Technological transformation continues accelerating, making
equipping workers with future-ready skills key to driving inclusive
economic growth. Prising joins this session focused on scalable
models for upskilling and how public-private collaboration can
enable more people to thrive in digitizing labor markets.
- Wednesday, January 17,
3 pm CET – "The People Powered Green
Transition"
We are entering a new era where the shift to green molecules
including hydrogen is set to impact transport, travel,
construction, utilities, essential services, and almost everything
beyond. During this event, co-hosted by ManpowerGroup and Cepsa,
Frankiewicz, Cepsa CEO Maarten
Wetselaar, Andrea Fuder,
Executive Vice President Volvo Group Trucks Purchasing and Chief
Purchasing Officer for Volvo Group, and moderator Tanya König will
explore solutions on how expediting the energy transition helps us
address one of the greatest challenges facing humanity: Climate
Change.
- Wednesday, January 17,
4:30 pm CET – "Upskilling is the
Future's New Currency"
What if realizing human potential could solve the world's problems?
The Female Quotient, committed to advancing equality in the
workplace, convenes a thought-provoking forum on realizing human
potential. Featuring Frankiewicz, this exchange examines what
happens when we empower people with the agency and tools to build
skills throughout their lives – from youth, into their careers, and
beyond.
- Thursday, January 18, 10:15
am CET – "Building Equitable Transition: Green and
Fair"
The promise of net-zero in energy, transport, agriculture, housing,
and infrastructure will be unmet if the societal impact on jobs,
access, and affordability is not considered. Prising will share how
we can align ambitious sectoral transitions with equitable and
socially responsible outcomes.
In addition to the events, ManpowerGroup will showcase its new
workforce trends analysis "The Age of Adaptability," outlining 14
key trends for 2024, delve into the forthcoming "People First Green
Business Transformation" research report, and unveil findings from
our collaborative study, "Green Molecules: The Upcoming Revolution
in the European Employment Market," conducted in partnership with
Cepsa.
Follow ManpowerGroup at Davos
at: go.manpowergroup.com/wef
ABOUT MANPOWERGROUP
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the
leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations
transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing,
developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We
develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of
organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while
finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people
across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of
brands – Manpower, Experis, and Talent Solutions – creates
substantially more value for candidates and clients across more
than 70 countries and territories and has done so for more than 75
years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity – as a best
place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality, and Disability, and
in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical
Companies for the 14th time – all confirming our position as the
brand of choice for in-demand talent.
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