HBS Managing the Future of Work

ManpowerGroup’s Jonas Prising on the new global talent equation

Apr 23, 2025
Jonas Prising, Chairman and CEO of ManpowerGroup, dives into the evolving labor landscape filled with both opportunities and challenges. He discusses the rise of remote work, emphasizing the need for adaptability in talent management. Generational shifts demand flexibility in work environments. As AI transforms efficiency, he highlights the critical need for reskilling and upskilling to combat workforce disparities. Prising also touches on the global talent flow and the paradox of protectionism, underscoring the importance of inclusive hiring practices in today’s fragmented market.
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ANECDOTE

Manpower's Skill Promise to Employees

  • Manpower Group promises employees they will leave better skilled than when they joined.
  • This employee value proposition appeals strongly to workers looking for career development.
ANECDOTE

Manpower's Origins and Purpose

  • Jonas Prising joined Manpower Group attracted by its purpose and growth.
  • The firm was founded in 1948 to provide employment for displaced women after WWII.
INSIGHT

Global Labor Megatrends Align

  • Labor markets worldwide face similar megatrends despite local differences.
  • Rapid economic changes in places like China compress what took decades elsewhere.
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