Research & Insights

Good reads that are good for business.

We publish a variety of research papers and articles on labor market trends, human resource practices and other timely topics to help employers and others stay up-to-date on contemporary working and improve business performance. Join the thousands of organizations, journalists, educational institutions and other thought leaders who tap into our white papers for information on today's and tomorrow's world of work.

Optimizing the Talent Pool
Boom or bust, the strategic fundamentals of the overall talent pool change slowly -- and that means the challenges of hiring in a “buyer’s market” are every bit as great today as they are during stronger economic times. By leveraging the existing talent pool, nurturing global networks and investing in diversity, organizations can effectively mine new talent sources and be well-positioned for market success. “Optimizing the Talent Pool” shares best practices for driving a successful talent acquisition strategy in any economic climate. Released April, 2010.
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10 for 2010: Manpower Shares What's Next in the World of Work
2010 brings a fresh set of challenges to the world of work. Embracing and acting on these trends will help accelerate your company's success in 2010. Topics such as employee retention, recruiting agility, and social media are included. Released February, 2010.
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Knowledge Retention and Transfer in the World of Work Whitpaper
With the workforce poised for an increase in voluntary turnover, companies are at risk of losing important organizational knowledge. Learn how companies can build a knowledge retention and transfer strategy to protect this valuable asset. Released April, 2010.
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Social Networks vs. Management? Harness the Power of Social Media
The growth of social networks has been staggering, and people are using them everywhere, including in the workplace. That is what has business leaders worried. What are their concerns and how realistic are they? Released February, 2010.
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The Borderless Workforce
Read how employers and governments are responding to the fluidity of talent and the challenges and opportunities that talent mobility poses. Released June, 2008.
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Change and Challenge in the Public Sector Workplace
This white paper looks at the myriad of challenges facing both human resources departments and Federal Agency leaders as they try to deal with a retiring labor force and increasing social responsibility and missions. Released September, 2009.
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The China Talent Paradox
Despite China's population of 1.3 billion, a critical talent shortage has multinational corporations struggling to retain their management and employees. Released August, 2006.
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Engage Your Contingent Workforce and Gain the Greatest Value
If companies can develop the management processes required to keep their permanent and contingent workforce truly engaged and harness their potential, they have a real opportunity to create a workforce designed to meet their business goals today and tomorrow. Released November, 2009.
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Manage costs. Invest in talent. How to do both and succeed in today's environment.
The economic crisis has changed the employment landscape. A major struggle is the effort to manage operating costs while investing in talent to maximize performance. This paper helps you find the balance. Released November, 2009.
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The Underworked Solution: Women and the Talent Crunch
Increasing engagement of women in the global workforce is a key component of long-term economic growth and sustainable employment. Released January, 2009
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The Global Talent Crunch: Why Employer Branding Matters Now
A new Manpower Fresh Perspective paper, The Global Talent Crunch: Why Employer Branding Matters Now, highlights what businesses should be doing to become employers of choice and attract the right people for their organization's success. Released May, 2009.
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Grey Matters: Engaging the Older Workforce Whitepaper
Employers indicated they were not concerned about the adverse impact that the aging workforce will have on their ability to recruit and retain a talented workforce - a serious misstep for companies hoping to emerge as industry leaders. Released April, 2007.
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