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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 25, 2009

MANPOWER INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin
1-10686
39-1672779
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)


100 Manpower Place
 
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53212
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (414) 961-1000

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Item 8.01   Other Events
 
On February 17, 2009, Manpower Inc. (“the Company”) appointed Roberto Mendoza to its Board of Directors subject to ratification of the Company’s shareholders at the 2009 Annual Meeting, scheduled for April 28, 2009, and if ratified effective as of the close of such meeting.  Mr. Mendoza was also appointed to the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors as of the effective time of his appointment to the Board of Directors.
 
The press release issued by the Company announcing the appointment of Mr. Mendoza is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.


Item 9.01.     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
99.1
 
Press Release dated February 25, 2009

 
 

 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


     
MANPOWER INC.
 
         
Dated:  February 25, 2009
 
By:
/s/ Kenneth C. Hunt
 
     
Kenneth C. Hunt
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
 





 

 


EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
99.1
 
Press Release dated February 25, 2009

exhibit_99-1.htm
Exhibit 99.1

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Contact:
Britt Zarling
+1.414.906.7272 office
Britt.zarling@manpower.com
                                                                                                                                         

 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Manpower Inc. Appoints Roberto Mendoza to Board of Directors


Milwaukee, WI, USA (25 February 2009) – Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN), a world leader in the employment services industry, announced today the appointment of Roberto Mendoza, co-founder of Deming Mendoza & Co., LLC, to its board of directors. As a member of Manpower’s board, Mendoza will serve on the company’s audit committee. Mendoza’s appointment is subject to ratification by shareholders at the company’s annual shareholders meeting in April and will be effective at that time.

“Roberto’s international and financial experience, and general business oversight, will be very valuable to our company and our shareholders,” said Jeffrey A. Joerres, Manpower Inc. Chairman and CEO. “We are pleased to have someone with Roberto’s extensive background and skills join our board.”

Mendoza, 63, is a partner of Deming Mendoza & Co., LLC, a corporate finance advisory firm. A former vice chairman and director of J.P. Morgan & Co., Mendoza was principally involved with the firm’s corporate finance, M&A and private equity functions over his 30-year tenure. Mendoza subsequently went on to become a managing director of Goldman Sachs & Co.

Mendoza holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale and an MBA (Baker Scholar) from the Harvard Business School. He has served on a number of corporate boards both in the U.S. and internationally, and as non-executive chairman of Egg plc, XL Capital and Trinsum Group. Mendoza currently serves on the boards of Western Union, Inc. and Paris Re, and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.


About Manpower Inc.
Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN) is a world leader in the employment services industry; creating and delivering services that enable its clients to win in the changing world of work. Founded in 1948, the $22 billion company offers employers a range of services for the entire employment and business cycle including permanent, temporary and contract recruitment; employee assessment and selection; training; outplacement; outsourcing and consulting.  Manpower's worldwide network of 4,400 offices in 82 countries and territories enables the company to meet the needs of its 400,000 clients per year, including small and medium size enterprises in all industry sectors, as well as the world's largest multinational corporations. The focus of Manpower's work is on raising productivity through improved quality, efficiency and cost-reduction across their total workforce, enabling clients to concentrate on their core business activities. Manpower Inc. operates under five brands:  Manpower, Manpower Professional, Elan, Jefferson Wells and Right Management.  More information on Manpower Inc. is available at www.manpower.com.


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