Senior Staffing Manager | Tukwila, WA | Aug 26, 2019
MP doesn't follow it's own practices
Don't get duped like I did...they don't value you. The employee handbook is just sweet words...all butter and no jam. The truth is your value to Manpower depends on your title/rank and not on your actually work record. I would never recommend a single person to work for the current management team of the Manpower Corporation and I strongly caution against anyone registering as a temporary employee within the Pacific Northwest of Washington. In a nutshell, you think you are applying to work at one of the most prestigious agencies on the Globe but in fact you will be applying to work with garbage wrapped in a pretty package. However, you won't know it's actually garbage until you have to unwrap it. The short review is that this company ended up being shady and unethical. It went from being one of the greatest companies I've ever worked for to being another lying corporation and a massive headache. However, I'm glad to have worked there and learn what I have. The full review is below.
Here's my review for potential employees:
If you thrive on promotions and success this is NOT the company for you. There is actually no guarantee, when working with Manpower, that your promotion is an actual promotion nor that it will be recognized by Manpower's corporate office. Even with your Branch Manager, National Account Manager, Sales Manager AND District Managers knowledge/approval your 3rd promotion might end up a demotion down 2 spots. EVEN IF your business cards are alread
I am under contract through Manpower. I work for Rockwell Automation, at Michelin Tire US10.
A typical day at Michelin would start at 7:30am. I am the first to come into work (between my manager and I). I, being the only receiver for the Michelin Tire US10 facility, open up the receiving area/truck dock and prepare for delivery trucks. When I get deliveries, I'll take each package and open them one by one on my receiving table. Depending on if the packages are expense items (orders made by Michelin representatives, which are ordered with a Purchase Order number/ Credit Card) or if the packages are inventory items (Rockwell Automation parts stored in a warehouse that I manage, which are also ordered with a Purchase Order number). I make sure each order is correct and in like-new condition before I receive each invoice that contains a PO number. I, then, look up each PO in the Michelin System (P01/Oracle Applications) and mark received on each item that arrives in every individual package. After that, I print out a receipt to attach to each individual invoice that has been received. I file each receipt/invoice daily. I also log each package that has been received each day- to prevent losing or misplacing any packages. If a package is an expense, I'll write the name of the Michelin representative on each box, then place it on my expense shelves. Expense shelves are located within my receiving area where Michelin representatives pickup the packages that they have ordered. If a
The positives Include:
If you like a results-oriented workplace, Manpower Solutions RPO is a great place with some strong program delivery managers. Recruiters have a great deal of latitude in how the schedule their work in how they choose to service of some client hiring managers for world leading companies, and there is a drive for team building among remote talent acquisition teams. If you like to learn new things, they have good online learning tool set.
The down sides include:
RPO Recruiter compensation is restricted without much means for significant increase over time. In RPO, recruiting consultant hourly rates are passed along with a margin to the employer which is fine and fair; however, it creates a burden to the RPO program's perceived cost in the eyes of the client and barrier to increased investment into the RPO program and it people with higher wages year over year.
Many clients have extremely tough SLA's for recruiter performance which can cause work weeks and the need to be available to both clients and remote management during off hours and works weeks of 50 or more hour per week without compensation.
Front-line employees are typically not full-time employees, but rather hourly professional consultants as means of cost saving for the RPO program and overall company as well as allows for needed adaptation to changing hiring needs of the client. This is fine for people seeking shorter-term employment, but not those looking for a career.
ProsProfessional Autonomy, Remote Office, Good Middle Management, Team level cutulre is positive
ConsExecutive Leadership Weak, Business Model is Tough, Pay, Professional Advancement Limited
4.0
Receptionist/Secretary | Waldorf, MD | Jun 30, 2012
A facility that offers help and hope
My day starts with preparing my workstation for a non-stop 10 hour day. It is necessary to have my computer ready with all needed programs running. I must have an organized work place because I do so many different tasks, multi-tasking is a must. In addition to our current client schedule, we also offer a walk-in service to those that need immediate assistance. I give instructions for paper work that needs completion and determine whether or not a fee is required. I make sure that all appointments are seen in a timely manner. I provide a first contact for service that is pleasant, helpful, courteous and professional. I feel that "all clients are important and they need to feel important." While attending to our clients, I process files via the proper procedures as required. I also respond to supervisor requests in a timely manner. The incoming calls are constant and I answer them with the proper professional ettiquette.
My closing procedures include filing, counter clean-up from faxes, copies, trash, shred box and locking up necessary files, mail bags and correspondence. The front office is left in a pristine condition and ready for the next business day. I also make sure that all office lights are off and lock interior glass doors before exiting the lobby and locking the main front doors. I always complete a final check to ensure that the building is secure before leaving the premises.
Every day I learn something new. For instance, how to deal with difficult people, findin
Prosworking four 10 hour days with a three day weekend.
Consworking through the day without any lunch and a brief break if i am lucky.
3.0
Senior Recruiting Specialist | Clayton, NC | Feb 2, 2015
Good place to work
Full life cycle recruiting - Administered interviews, testing, reference checking, hiring, and placement of employees; maintained employee and client database through proprietary software application; formulated, conducted, and managed recruiting campaigns and fund raising events; provided counseling, conflict resolution, and executed disciplinary actions for employees
Developed and implemented programs for recruitment and retention such as off-site job fairs; administer interviews, testing, reference checking, hiring, and placement of employees; internet searches, public speaking, newsletters, and performance rewards and incentives; maintain employee and client database through proprietary software application; formulated, conducted, and managed recruiting campaigns and fund raising events; provide counseling, conflict resolution, and execute disciplinary actions for employees
Conduct comprehensive job profiling sessions with Hiring Managers when new requisitions are being developed, facilitate approval process, and develop recruiting strategy for requisition
Maintain candidate pipeline / recruiting summary and provide metrics-driven reporting regarding candidates screened, interviewed, hired, & started
Define, prepare job postings, post, recruiting both internally and externally, review, interview, and hire all positions
Coordinate, facilitate & manage complete interview lifecycle, including full contact with candidates and interviewers
Solicit feedback
Good for quick money, but overall job security is a problem
Working for Manpower gave me experience, but some of the work was not permanent. It felt like as soon as you got attached to the work, they would end your assignment. Sometimes it was not always Manpower's fault, but in fact the contractor themselves they brought you into. Most of the time, the job assignment was given to you with neat instructions. Other times it was a mess, mostly because the company I would be contracted to had no clue how to even train their employees.
The best experience of training I received was while working for Perrigo. Orientation for temporary workers was fun, they gave us a free meal at the end of the week, and they handled us with care to provide a great training experience. However, it all changed when we went to work on the production floor with the employees. Training was rushed and hurried, and also other coworkers talked down to me. This was the only staffing agency where being a Manpower worker was NOT a good thing. I was often referred to as "Manpower" and called expendable quite a few times, while trying to maintaining a cheerful attitude at work. I once told a girl on the line floor at Perrigo that I was excited to be hired in someday, and she said "No, that's gonna be a long time before that happens. You are expendable." Other Manpower employees I worked with had a poor attitude about themselves, mostly due to being treated unfairly. One woman I met called herself a "peon." Yes, it really was that bad. Work environment was tense, an
Prosmoney
Consno job security, poor work ethic, training is rushed, apathy
High level of responsibility with limited resources
I believe it would be difficult to find as tough a proving ground as the Marine Corps. We are faced with reductions in manpower and funding, operate within a very high-paced schedule and environment, and still meet timelines and goals.
Hours of work are typically 7:30 am to 5:30 pm although many times I have worked well past those hours on projects. We are paid straight salaries according to rank; there is no overtime.
Daily we source personnel requirements for worldwide exercises and deployments, sifting through 22,000 Marines and Sailors. We are entrusted to be good stewards of our manpower so that requirements are distributed fairly throughout subordinate units. We also process all administrative requirements for our organization including recognition, promotion advancements, security management, progress reports, and document control.
All of our tasks are completed within a very high operational tempo as worldwide rotational deployments are expectations of Marine Corps capabilities. In these circumstances I have learned to manage individuals from all backgrounds, races and beliefs. Working as a team is essential in the Marine Corps environment.
We operate under a strict chain of command structure. Upper management consist of individuals of higher rank and responsibility. Decisions of upper management are made according to courses of action supplied by me and other staff officers. Upper management decisions are final and upheld to the best of our a
ProsFederal holidays off; free medical care; tax free housing allowance
ConsLikeliness to deploy; frequent relocation; contract obligations
I have been a Contract Virtual Recruiter for Comcast through Manpower for over 3 years. I work days and nights and never receive OT or kudos for anything. I have to perform to keep this job. It is highly stressful. I work 3 Req's interviewing Territory Managers most of the time. I have over 20 years of experience and I am VERY good at what I do. I have a great pipeline full of all levels of employees from every type of business you can name. I should be making 2 times the amount I am making now, based on 40 hours. However, I work nights in order to talk to people who are working during the day so I put in around 70 hours a week and I am only compensated for 40. I stay because I am loyal and I enjoy being a Home based Virtual RPO. There is nothing I can't do. I choose the best of the best candidates. I can find a Janitor or I can get you an Engineer. I am looking for my worth in pay and the ability to continue being Home based. I live in Galveston Texas, just South of Houston. I would love to find a long term position that is willing to trust my work and not have to be shadowed. I started as a Recruiter in Fort Worth, Tx in 1987 - over 20 years ago. I have been a Branch Manager, a National and a President. I am mature and very flexible. I believe I have earned the right to fair pay and benefits. I will not work any commission jobs. If I were to work commission, I would work for myself. I am a great leader and mentor. I love helping the entry levels move up. Given the opportuni
ProsNone, except I can take off any time I want even though I do not get paid time off.
ConsLow pay, for hard work and long hours, . I would like to have more time for my husband, at night. We have not had asit down dinner together in 3 years...
Act as a service relationship management professional for BCBSNC customers, employer groups and providers to service a wide array of healthcare insurance needs. Provide consistent, reliable and customized stakeholder service interactions in a highly efficient and effective manner. Strengthen the BCBSNC brand by developing, managing and expanding customer relationships at service levels that meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Support the mission, vision and values of the company by delivering seamless, energetic and innovative service solutions to increase stakeholder satisfaction and retain customers.
• Utilize probing and problem solving methods to resolve all customer inquiries (via inbound calls, written or in person inquiries) on first contact. Document corrective measures and provide instructions as needed to internal business areas to ensure prompt resolution and response to customer inquiries.
• Identify and obtain information and records from customers, members, providers and/or employer groups to correct/update information, claims and membership records when necessary.
• Recognize patterns of inconsistent and/or inaccurate claims filing practices among customers and providers, educate customers and providers on acceptable BCBSNC practices and policies.
• Perform phone/email outreach to BCBSNC vendors and business partners to resolve service issues.
• Identify, understand and anticipate customers’ unexpressed needs and concerns.
• Work closely with
ProsLearn something new everyday....
ConsNone
2.0
Customer Service Representative | Daleville, IN | Nov 24, 2013
Just another meat suit.
A typical day at this position requires long hours of sitting/standing while talking to one customer after the next, usually with anywhere between 8 seconds to 1 minute apart depending on the position within.
This job is not for the feint of heart as many of the customers you deal with on a daily basis are extremely rude and hateful and you are not allowed to disconnect their calls, which is a terminable offense. Therefore, you had better have a thick skin.
The job pays $10/hr, which is a fair wage for a non-skilled job that requires no experience or college education, but don't expect pay raises.
Management at this call center does not care one iota about the employees. The hours of operation are 07:00am to 12:30am and once training is complete you will be required to bid on a shift within that time frame based upon your training scores and then your performance thereafter. There is no transparency to the criteria used to determine the shift bid results and often they are riddled with mistakes. Also, once a shift bid has been completed there is no guarantee that management will not abruptly change your hours and or shift without concern to how it affects you or your family. Also, if your day off happens to fall on a holiday for which the center is closed, you will be rescheduled to make up the day that you were off. It's all about what earns the company the most money.
There are no paid days off and there are no personal or sick days and once you have accumulat
Pros
Overview:
*Great place to get recruitment experience.
*Opportunities to put yourself out there and learn, if and when possible.
*Exposure to working for a global organisation and clients.
*Great variety of roles to work on.
*Central location when in the Dublin office.
*Relaxed yet somewhat formal office culture.
*Colleagues are usually amazing.
Overall, ManpowerGroup Ireland was an enjoyable yet taxing place to work.
I was with Manpower over 3.5 years in total. I enjoyed my time there, the people I've met and the work that I got to do.
It was a brilliant opportunity to come in and build on my recruitment experience and knowledge.
Depending on your own goals, there are sometimes opportunities to put yourself out there and take on more work and responsibility, expanding your knowledge and experience.
Due to the size of ManpowerGroup their global client base is impressive, Ireland is still growing, however, it still has some global contracts, locally.
Which leads to an interesting variety of roles to work on, focusing on various industries and skill levels.
Of course being in the City Centre is a bonus, commute routes, St Stephens Green, etc.
The office itself, is quite relaxed, dress code is business casual, but everyone is professional.
I've met some amazing people throughout my time at Manpower, sadly a lot left, but there are still others I keep in touch with.
Cons
Overview:
*Adapting
*Covid
*Compensation
*Clients and roles
*Favouritism
*Ideas
*Leadership
*Oppo
Ich bin bei der Bewertung etwas unentschlossen. Das hängt damit zusammen, dass die Kontaktperson bei Manpower sehr nett und entgegenkommend war, allerdings das Management beim Kunden von Manpower nach einem Wechsel in der Führung des Standortes die Mitarbeiter*innen bezüglich Jobsicherheit und -Beschäftigungsdauer aktiv belogen hat. Das gibt für mich den Ausschlag zu einer negativen Bewertung.
Schwer moralisch enttäuscht hat mich nämlich, dass in mehreren Gesprächen mit der zuständigen Manpower-Mitarbeiterin dieses Fehlverhalten als Zwang des Managerberufs gedeutet wurde, wohingegen ich durchaus der Meinung bin, dass auch Manager offen und ehrlich kommunizieren können - monatelange Salamitaktik und entsprechendes Hinhaltegebaren mit anschließender Vorverlegung von mündlich versprochenen Terminen um mehrere Wochen sind kein Zeichen von starker Führung und Motivation, sondern im Gegenteil ein zum Scheitern verurteilter Versuch, die Arbeitsmoral vor dem "Unvermeidlichen" hochzuhalten und die Ungewissheit als Druckmittel verwenden zu können. Dabei spricht es Bände, dass anscheinend von den Mitarbeiter*innen erwartet wird, nach einer offenen Aussprache sofort die Lust an der Arbeit zu verlieren und die Dinge schleifen zu lassen, so dass man lieber auf die Aussprache verzichtet und nach und nach vorher (mündlich, auf keinen Fall schriftlich) getroffene Aussagen und Versprechen revidiert. Aufgrund des Arbeitsethos', den ich bislang in jeder meiner Beschäftigungen bei allen meinen
ProsHome Office
ConsKosten für die Rücksendung der Ausrüstung mussten privat getragen werden
1.0
Υπάλληλος Τεχνικής Υποστήριξης | Ελλάδα | Nov 16, 2019
Μακριά αν θέλετε να έχετε την ψυχική σας ηρεμία!
Αρχικά με καλέσανε από μια εταιρεία που λέγεται Optimal για συνέντευξη για λογαριασμό της vodafone ως τηλεφωνική τεχνική υποστήριξη. Πήγα στη συνέντευξη μου είπανε τι θέλουνε,για αρχη 2μηνη σύμβαση με το βασικό μισθό(650 μικτά) 8ωρο 5νθημερο κυλιόμενο μιας και το τμήμα είναι 24ωρο με τη προοπτική μετά από 3 συνεχόμενες ανανεώσεις να γίνει αορίστου,και στο τέλος σου δίνουν να συμπληρώσεις ένα test πολλαπλών απαντήσεων,μέσα σε 10 λεπτά το οποίο φέρει τα διακριτικά της vodafone,σχετικά με την τηλεφωνία και internet.Στη συνέχεια,αν έχεις απαντήσει σωστά στο test,σε καλούν για μια δεύτερη συνέντευξη από τον Supervisor του τμήματος στη vodafone,τα γραφεία βρίσκονται στην Πειραιώς διπλά από το factory υπό την ονομασία 360 connect πράγμα που μου έκανε εντύπωση μιας και δεν υπάρχει πουθενά η λέξη vodafone εξωτερικά του κτηρίου,και εδώ αρχίζει το "καλό".Μέτα από τις στερεοτυπικές ερωτήσεις,πες μας λίγα λογία για σένα και τη εργασιακή εμπειρία έχεις, ο Supervisor σου αναφέρει ότι δεν θέλουνε άτομα για το τμήμα της vodafone αλλά για το τμήμα της cyta,μιας και η vodafone εξαγόρασε την cyta και θέλανε άτομα. Μετά από 2-3 μέρες με κάλεσαν από τη manpower να μου πουν ότι έχω επιλεγεί για τη θέση και να περάσω από τα γραφεία τους για να υπογράψω την σύμβαση. Ότι να ναι παιδιά,άλλη εταιρεία με κάλεσε στην αρχή και μου πρόσφερε δουλειά και στο τέλος κατέληξα με άλλη. Τελοσπάντων δεν έδωσα και πολύ σημασία μιας και ήθελα να εργαστώ. Ξεκινάω με το κάλο την εργασία,στην αρχή έχει εκπαίδευση 15 μέρ
Manpower est une entreprise dynamique, intelligente, qui forge le caractère et les méthodes de travail. Je suis reconnaissait envers cette structure qui m'a appris à réellement travailler, à me mettre en situation d'inconfort, à prendre en main des situations délicates. Bref à m'affirmer.
A titre personnel je trouve cependant qu'il est bien difficile de se projeter dans cette structure lorsqu'on travaille en cabinet, et qu'il est bien difficile de trouver un sens à ce que l'on fait sur la durée, mise à part si on a une forte appétence commerciale.
Car il ne faut pas attendre à exercer une vraie fonction RH en cabinet, il faut s'attendre à faire du chiffre. L'accompagnement de ses clients, les aider dans leurs problématiques de recrutement, c'est secondaire. La culture du chiffre nous oblige à souvent recruter au rabais. Ce qui est paradoxal, c'est qu'on acquiert une vraie expertise mais qu'il est très souvent impossible de l'exploiter complètement.
En terme d'ambiance de travail, c'est bien entendu variable selon les agences. Mais globalement, les salariés de Manpower sont efficaces et investis au quotidien. Il ne faut pas s'attendre pour autant à trop de personnalisation dans les rapports. Entre les contraintes de sous-effectif et les objectifs à atteindre, tout le monde a la tête dans le guidon toute la journée. Beaucoup de collègues, bien qu'efficaces, sont peu motivés par leur mission. Je trouve que cela manquait de vie, de sourire. Beaucoup de collègues feraient autre ch
ProsAUTONOMIE, primes
Consobjectifs trop élevés, ambiance de travail peu motivante sur la durée, manque de reconnaissance
He trabajado como consultora en varias oficinas de Manpower durante más de 7 años.
Los consultores de las oficinas de la zona de Barcelona han terminado siendo, en su mayoría, perfiles júnior recién licenciados que soportan el trato injusto y las condiciones salariales indignas. A penas queda personal técnico cualificado porque las condiciones salariales no cubren ni la mitad de los gastos que una persona adulta de clase media necesita cubrir. Las exigencias y calidad del servicio que, como consultores, debíamos ofrecer a nuestros clientes estaban muy por encima de la calidad que recibíamos internamente. Sobre el año 2017 aproximadamente empiezan a cambiar la política de variables por lo que es imposible asumir los objetivos de venta exigidos por Manpower y quedándote con un salario base de unos 900€. Eso sí, para trabajar como personal interno debes ser graduado universitario.
El sistema retributivo cambia anualmente y no te quieren explicar el cálculo para que no puedas reclamar ni entender de qué se compone tu nómina. Las comunicaciones en este sentido se basan en mentiras al personal (Por ejemplo: nos comunican la eliminación de sueldo variable pero compensamos con una subida de tu sueldo base por tus méritos y logros, en realidad se trataba de una equiparación salarial equivalente a tus años de antigüedad en la empresa) y te prohíben hablar del tema económico con tus compañeros sembrando el miedo y una política dictatorial. Si lo haces, porque al final lo haces, y
1.0
Assistente de Back Office | Carnaxide | Feb 25, 2019
Desrespeito, Desalento e Desânimo
O problema do ser humano é constituído por diferentes vertentes: subestimar o que o rodeia, generalizar o particular pelo todo e recorrer à altivez quando o bem-estar individual é a maior das preciosidades. Infelizmente, é neste âmbito palavroso que se define a Manpower Group Portugal. A metáfora é clara, mas eu amplifico o seu significado: a empresa considera que os funcionários que a ela recorrem, não são mais que falhados profissionais, de uma categoria inferior a quaisquer outros, e com certificados académicos bem inferiores aos que o Homem bem sucedido possa demonstrar. Nesse sentido, há que subestimá-los e explorar a sua boa vontade profissional, visto que, alegadamente, sem grandes conhecimentos, os mesmos não conseguirão reclamar e vincular os seus direitos.
Seguidamente, acontece o previsível: assumir que esses mesmos artificies medíocres e de sucumbida inteligência, não atentam na ausência da empresa sempre que surge a necessidade de suporte, esclarecimento ou tentativa de diálogo, pois os menos sabedores não conseguem identificar as problemáticas reais e permanecem mudos e sem qualquer reacção, claro está. Por fim, a terceira fase: o ignorado e honesto trabalhador, ao longo do tempo, anseia agora a sua urgente libertação das garras desta maléfica instituição, mas não sem antes ser sancionado injustamente, pelas regras e convicções não presentes em qualquer escrito contractual, visto que, por fim, defender a Manpower é ser meticulosamente incoerente e sustentar id
Pros(nada a referir)
ConsIncoerência, Mentira, Falta de Transparência, Falsa Ingenuidade
Questions And Answers about Manpower
What is the interview process like at Manpower?
Asked Jun 15, 2016
Quite tedious. They go through a lot of ethical and personality tests, but in the short time I was there the turnover was very high.
Answered Aug 10, 2020
No proper INTERVIEW.
Answered Jun 28, 2020
If you were in charge, what would you do to make Manpower a better place to work?
Asked Oct 3, 2017
I seek survey and then in view of survey findings, I'll review the situation to make Manpower a better place to work!
Answered Nov 3, 2020
Great place to work for.
Answered Aug 8, 2020
Do you hire Felons?
Asked Mar 1, 2016
Yes they do, but job placement will depend their clients requirements.
Answered Nov 17, 2021
According to their website they take everybody. Then Paducah Kentucky office I work there once before same felony I have now. The two girls in the office now act like you got a plague or something. Corporate needs to really come by and clean house they need to be consistent if they hired you once before what's the difference in hiring and now nothing has changed. I think it's just the office workers they don't want to do what corporate says.
Answered Apr 6, 2020
Was the first pay direct deposit or a live check and how soon did u receive it since you get paid every week?
Asked Nov 12, 2016
The first paycheck was a direct deposit. I received the dd deposit the following Friday. In other words I started my job on 14th Jan. My first paycheck was deposited on or around 25th Jan.
Answered Feb 11, 2019
My direct deposit has been delayed 3 weeks because the MP-NA Carefusion team has to manually input the hours and expenses. Would have been acceptable if they would have let the employees aware of this situation.
Answered Dec 31, 2018
How does the drug testings and background check go?
Asked Apr 1, 2016
They'll send you email info to the closest lab to your home with a # and info to either print out or show on your phone to them. It is a 10 panel test and generally give you a few days to go and get it done.
Answered Jul 23, 2019
Temp Agency gives your form with a Drug Testing Facility nearest you. You schedule Day & Time. Arrive at Drug Testing Location Sign In. Once called into Exam Room give Valid ID & sign paperwork. Lab Tech gives you specimen cup explains what to do. Some drug testing facilities time you and other don't. Facet water is turned off and toilet bowl water has "Blue Dye" so you don't try to use sink or toilet bowl water. When you are done, you give Specimen to Lab Tech. Wash your hands and sign off on Specimen. Lab Technician gives you copy for your records. Results are given to your Temp Agency. Meanwhile, Temp Agency uses a specialized agency to conduct Background Check regarding previous employers, any gaps in employment, etc. All you do is sit back and wait for results from your Temp Agency within five working days.
