Empowering People in an AI-Driven World: ManpowerGroup at Viva Tech 2024

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ManpowerGroup will lead discussions on 'People-First Transformation' at Viva Technology 2024 in Paris from May 22-25. The focus is on bridging skills gaps, enhancing human potential, and creating a more inclusive future of work amidst AI-driven changes. An exclusive pre-conference event on May 21 will feature key industry leaders and will cover topics such as humanizing AI, transforming recruiting, and navigating workforce changes due to green transitions and generative AI. Key sessions include 'AI Transformation: Putting People First' on May 22 and 'Leveling the Field: The Power of Diversity in Business' on May 24. ManpowerGroup will also unveil innovative startups from its 2024 Viva Tech Startup Challenge.

Positive

• ManpowerGroup's participation in a major tech event like Viva Tech 2024 increases its visibility and thought leadership in the industry.
• Focus on 'People-First Transformation' aligns with current trends in AI and sustainability, potentially attracting investors interested in ethical and forward-thinking companies.
• The announcement of key speakers from influential companies like Microsoft, Sanofi, and ABB adds credibility and draws attention to ManpowerGroup's initiatives.
• Unveiling startups from the 'People-First Transformation' challenge showcases ManpowerGroup's commitment to innovation and supporting new ideas in sustainable skills development, humanizing AI, and automated recruiting.

Negative

• The announcement lacks specific financial data, leaving investors without clear metrics to gauge immediate financial benefits.
• No concrete outcomes or follow-up actions are mentioned, making it difficult to assess the long-term impact on ManpowerGroup's business performance.
• Potential risks are not addressed, such as the challenges in implementing AI and automation while maintaining human connections and job security.

MILWAUKEE, May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At a time when the world of work is undergoing profound changes, driven by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), ManpowerGroup will lead the conversation on putting people first in the age of AI at Viva Technology (Viva Tech), Europe's biggest startup and tech event, in Paris from May 22-25.

"As we continue to navigate the rapid transformation of work, a 'People-First Transformation' is necessary to bridge skills gaps, enhance human potential, and create a more inclusive and sustainable future of work where no one is left behind," says Jonas Prising, Chairman & CEO of ManpowerGroup. "We are excited to return to Viva Tech, share innovative solutions, and collaborate with industry leaders to shape a future of work that benefits all."

To help set the stage for the discussions and ideas that will be explored further during the main conference, ManpowerGroup will host an exclusive pre-conference event on Tuesday, May 21. The Innovation Day & Panel, hosted by ManpowerGroup's Ruth Harper, Chief Marketing & Sustainability Officer, Chief Innovation Officer Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, and Gwenaëlle de la Roche, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Communications & Influence, Southern Europe, will focus on:

• Humanizing work: AI is the next workforce frontier – impacting at speed. How can we harness AI to enhance human connections, capabilities, and judgment?
• Transforming Recruiting: Automation has the power to entirely reshape the hiring landscape.
• Navigating a Revolution: The dual impact of the green transition and the emergence of Gen AI will be the biggest workforce transformation of our time.

Featured speakers include Jean-Philippe Courtois, Executive Vice President and President, National Transformation Partnerships at Microsoft and current ManpowerGroup Board Member, Guillaume Delacour, ABB's Global Head of People Development, Emmanuel Frenehard, Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Officer at Sanofi, and Sky News Presenter Emma Crosby serving as moderator. The event will be available to stream at: go.manpowergroup.com/vivatech starting at 2 pm CST.

Key ManpowerGroup Events at Viva Tech

• Wednesday, May 22, 12 pm CEST/5 am CST – "AI Transformation: Putting People First"
  ManpowerGroup Chairman & CEO Jonas Prising, Marina Ferrari, France's Secretary of State for Digital Affairs, and moderator Karen Tso of CNBC will discuss AI's impact on jobs and daily lives, and how to ensure no one is left behind.
  
  
• Friday, May 24, 3:35 pm CEST/8:35 am CST – "Leveling the Field: The Power of Diversity in Business"
  The conversation on diversity has become highly political, yet diversity remains a proven driver for innovation, creativity, and productivity. ManpowerGroup Chief Marketing & Sustainability Officer Ruth Harper joins Gülsah Wilke, Partner & Head of German Office at DN Capital and the Co-Founder of 2hearts, PwC Global Technology, Media & Telecommunications Advisory Leader Jeanette Calandra, Galina Sagan, Principal at Hitachi Ventures, and moderator Alexandre Kouchner, Editor-in-Chief of L'ADN-Le Shift for this conversation on how we can achieve diversity without falling into political traps or tokenism, what are the best practices and pitfalls to avoid, and what are the key metrics and indicators to measure our progress and impact.

ManpowerGroup will also unveil the selected startups from its 2024 Viva Tech Startup Challenge, "People-First Transformation," which sought innovative ideas across three key areas:

• Preparing people for the green transition with sustainable skills development
• Humanizing work in the age of AI by enhancing human connections and capabilities
• Transforming recruiting through automation to focus on the human side of talent acquisition

For more information or to follow ManpowerGroup at Viva Tech, visit: go.manpowergroup.com/vivatech

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 2024 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 15th time – all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

For more information, visit www.manpowergroup.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram.

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FAQ

What is ManpowerGroup's focus at Viva Tech 2024?

ManpowerGroup's focus at Viva Tech 2024 is on 'People-First Transformation,' addressing how to bridge skills gaps, enhance human potential, and create an inclusive future of work in an AI-driven world.

When and where is ManpowerGroup's pre-conference event at Viva Tech 2024?

ManpowerGroup's pre-conference event at Viva Tech 2024 will be held on May 21 in Paris, ahead of the main conference from May 22-25.

Who are some of the key speakers at ManpowerGroup's Viva Tech 2024 events?

Key speakers include Jean-Philippe Courtois from Microsoft, Guillaume Delacour from ABB, Emmanuel Frenehard from Sanofi, and Sky News Presenter Emma Crosby.

What are the main topics for ManpowerGroup at Viva Tech 2024?

Main topics include humanizing AI, transforming recruiting through automation, and navigating workforce changes due to the green transition and generative AI.

What is the significance of the 'People-First Transformation' startup challenge?

The 'People-First Transformation' startup challenge seeks innovative ideas for sustainable skills development, enhancing human connections in AI, and automating recruiting while focusing on the human side of talent acquisition.