Barcelona, Spain (May 14, 2009) Manpower Spain announced today that it was named one of the top three Spanish companies to work for in the annual Great Place to Work Institute's Survey of the 50 Best Workplaces. Manpower achieved third place in the 500 to 1,000 employees category, improving four places from seventh in 2008 and also earning the distinction of the leading staffing company to work for.

"This award is another ringing endorsement of our envied company culture," said Barbara Beck, Manpower Inc. President of Europe, Middle East and Africa. "Manpower prides itself on providing the best experiences for employees and associates who in turn help us to deliver exceptional value to our clients."

"We are delighted to feature so prominently on the Best Workplaces list this year," said Manpower Spain Executive Chairperson Carmen Mur. "To move up four places in the list during such a difficult year is an honor for which we can all take enormous pride. Our team's energy and engagement is critical as we navigate these challenging economic times, and it's no accident that we continue to be leaders in the world of work both for our clients and our own people."

As a world leader in the employment services industry, Manpower has always been acutely aware of the role work plays in people's life. The company has long been at the forefront of attracting and retaining talent, thanks to its pioneering attitudes to workplace practices. Contest judges cited Initiatives such as ensuring a sound work-life balance and introducing flexible working as well as encouraging employees' career development as factors in Manpower's ranking.

About Manpower Inc.
Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN) is a world leader in the employment services industry; creating and delivering services that enable clients to win in the changing world of work. 61 years old in 2009, the $22 billion company offers 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 network of 4,200 offices in 82 countries and territories enables the company to meet the needs of 400,000 clients per year, including small and medium size enterprises in all industry sectors, as well as the world's largest multinational corporations. Manpower focuses on raising productivity through improved quality, efficiency and cost-reduction across the 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. For more information, visit www.manpower.com.

About Manpower Spain
Manpower, a global staffing company, creates and delivers services that enable its clients to win in the changing world of work. In Spain, Manpower offers a range of services for the entire employment and business cycle, through more than 800 staff in 150 branches across all the Spanish territories. This includes permanent, temporary and contract recruitment; employee assessment and selection; training, outplacement, outsourcing and consulting. In addition, Fundación Manpower works to assist with labor placement or reinsertion into the workforce of people at risk of social exclusion.

Contact:
Marci Pelzer
+1.414.906.7670
Marcelline.Pelzer@manpower.com

Laia Martori
Manpower Spain
+34.(0)1.93.45.9.18.19
Laia.Martori@manpower.es