Manpower Named 2010 USBLN Lead Employer of the Year

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The US Business Leadership Network (USBLN) has selected Manpower as the recipient of the 2010 Lead Employer of the Year award, recognizing the company's exemplary reputation in diversity leadership worldwide. The award was part of the USBLN's 2010 Annual Leadership Awards presented during the organization's annual conference and exposition in Chicago. The Outstanding Lead Employer award is presented to the lead employer of a BLN Affiliate that has provided exemplary service to ensure the mission, vision and the spirit of the USBLN is carried out.

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"This award means so much to Manpower because our core mission is to help individuals achieve their potential and connect them to the right careers," said Martha Artiles, Manpower chief diversity officer and USBLN board member. "We will continue to work with the USBLN to make sure people with disabilities are reaping the benefits of meaningful employment in the world of work. Helping people with disabilities achieve their potential enhances the well being of the company, the individuals and the communities in which they live."

Manpower was nominated for the USBLN Lead Employer of the Year award by Katherine McCary, former chairperson of USBLN and former member of the National Council on Disability.

"Not only does Manpower's senior leadership walk the talk when it comes to disability leadership, their support is evidenced throughout the organization and in each geographic location across the country," said McCary. "This is testimony to Manpower's commitment to disability leadership in the communities they serve."

Manpower has a strong track record in matching people with disabilities with the right job and helping them gain access to development opportunities. Some examples include:

• Project Ability - a Manpower program that transitions people with disabilities into sustainable employment with leading employers nationwide.
• TechReach Albuquerque - where candidates with hearing impairments were trained and matched in high demand electronic assembler positions.
• Dialogue in the Dark Global Project - where Manpower partners globally to employ individuals with vision impairments.
• Easter Seals – a partnership to match candidates with disabilities with clients in Alabama.
• National Council on Disability - where Manpower has served as project lead, helping to research and assess whether enough talent is available to meet the needs of people with disabilities in the future.

The purpose of the 2010 USBLN Annual Leadership Awards is to further the USBLN mission of identifying leading disability workplace, market place and supply chain practices in use today. The awards provide the metrics by which USBLN volunteers, partners, employers and BLNs are recognized for their demonstration of outstanding commitment to promoting disability diversity across the enterprise.

About the US Business Leadership Network (USBLN)

The US Business Leadership Network is the national disability organization that serves as the collective voice of over 60 Business Leadership Network affiliates across North America, representing over 5,000 employers. The USBLN promotes the business imperative of the preparation and inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace, marketplace, and supply chain while supporting the development and expansion of its BLN affiliates. The USBLN recognizes and supports best practices in hiring and advancing employees with disabilities, marketing to consumers with disabilities, and encourages contracting with vendors with disabilities through the development and certification of disability-owned businesses. www.usbln.org.

About Manpower U.S.

Manpower Inc. is a world leader in innovative workforce solutions; creating and delivering services that enable its clients to win in the changing world of work. In the United States, Manpower offers a range of services including temporary and contract recruitment, employee assessment and selection, and training. Under the Manpower Professional brand, the company creates ideal employment matches between job seekers and employers in information technology, engineering, finance, healthcare and other business professional arenas. 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 workforce management solutions through Manpower Business Solutions. Manpower is committed to exceeding client expectations, as evidenced by its 2009 Net Promoter Score of 55 percent, significantly above industry average. More information about Manpower is available at us.manpower.com or press.manpower.com.

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