Manpower Business Solutions Releases Position Paper 'Optimizing the Talent Pool' to Help Organizations Rethink Their Post-Recession Recruiting Strategies

MILWAUKEE, May 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Manpower Business Solutions (MBS), a world leader in recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), today announced the release of its latest position paper, "Optimizing the Talent Pool: Best Practices for Driving a Successful Talent Acquisition Strategy in Any Economic Climate." This valuable position paper gives companies actionable tips to source viable candidates despite the strain of the recession.

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According to a recent report from the International Labor Office, the number of people without jobs globally hit nearly 212 million in 2009, and is expected to remain high throughout 2010. Even though there are plenty of individuals looking for work, it can be even more difficult to identify qualified talent when so many people are looking for their next job.

Kate Donovan, Managing Director of Manpower Business Solutions, observed, "There's no doubt that the recent recession resulted in a higher number of people looking for jobs, which has created an overwhelming situation for prospective employers. This imbalance has created a false sense of talent supply."  She continued, "However, the challenge remains finding the best fit candidate whose skills match those required by an organization. Finding the best match, the right person in the right job, is what enables organizations to truly advance their businesses and gain competitive advantage."

MBS states that having a blueprint for growth, along with responsive talent acquisition strategies, can help companies move forward while the economy is weak - and as it recovers. The position paper reviews four common recruiting myths and offers detailed explanations to disprove those thoughts. The myths are:

• The talent pool has increased because so many people are unemployed.
• The number of prospective candidates with the exact skill set required for every position is abundant.
• It is okay to be picky because talent is plentiful.
• It is simple to acquire a diverse workforce for every position.

The paper advocates that companies can leverage the power of an RPO provider to help manage and assess the influx of resumes, and identify individuals that meet a company's distinctive needs. An RPO provider also draws on its own base of talented candidates, and can provide a broad approach to find top talent with applicable skill sets.

MBS' position paper, "Optimizing the Talent Pool: Best Practices for Driving a Successful Talent Acquisition Strategy in Any Economic Climate," is available for immediate download by visiting the Research & Insights page at www.us.manpower.com.

About Manpower Business Solutions

Manpower Business Solutions (MBS) is dedicated to the creation and delivery of integrated workforce management solutions worldwide. Part of the Manpower group of companies, MBS provides customized, scalable solutions for Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) that fully leverage Manpower's blend of global expertise and local knowledge. The complete suite of workforce management solutions, including its industry-leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) program offered through the TAPFIN brand, are instrumental in driving process, performance and productivity improvements across organizations of all sizes. As the trusted global advisor to some of the world's most well-respected employers, Manpower Business Solutions is helping clients win in the ever-changing world of work. More information about Manpower Business Solutions is available at www.us.manpower.com/mbs.

About Manpower

Manpower Inc. is a world leader in workforce solutions; creating and delivering services that enable its clients to win in the changing world of work. In the United States, Manpower is more than its core of industrial, contact center and administrative recruiting, assessment and selection. Under the Manpower Professional brand, the company provides innovative project solutions and places temporary and permanent talent in areas such as information technology, scientific, engineering and finance verticals. Manpower leverages its expertise in staffing and consulting for the U.S. federal government through Manpower Public Sector, and provides clients with managed service programs, business and recruitment process outsourcing offerings, and other integrated solutions through Manpower Business Solutions. More information on Manpower is available at www.us.manpower.com.

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