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1982 - Manpower introduces Skillware training software |
| Seeing the need to train workers on new office automation systems and software, Manpower develops and introduces Skillware. Today, Manpower has trained over 7 million people worldwide using Skillware, including our temporary and staff employees, as well as the employees of more than 75 of the Fortune 100 companies. |
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1985 - Manpower has over 1000 offices worldwide |
| Manpower surpasses 1000 offices worldwide. |
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1986 - Elmer Winter receives Founder’s Award from the US National Association of Temporary Help Services |
| Manpower Co-founder and past President, Elmer Winter, receives the Founder’s Award from the US National Association of Temporary Help Services. A posthumous Founder’s Award is also given to Manpower Co-founder and past Chairman of the Board, Aaron Scheinfeld. |
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1986 - Manpower emerges independent of Parker Pen |
| Manpower emerges independent of the Parker Pen company, and Manpower Inc. shares are listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol: MN. |
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1987 - Manpower introduces Ultradex™, a validated battery of tests to determine a candidate’s aptitude for industrial work |
| After more than three years in development, Manpower introduces Ultradex™, which is still the only system of tests in the employment services industry designed to determine an applicant’s quality work ethic, attention to detail, ability to follow verbal and written instructions, speed and dexterity, and skills and abilities in performing job tasks related to industrial assignments. These tests assure that Manpower temporary employees will enjoy their jobs and have the right skills to be successful. |
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1987 - Manpower acquires Brook Street Bureau |
| Manpower acquires Brook Street Bureau, a U.K. firm with a focus on the supply of permanent, temporary and contract staff to office, secretarial and light industrial positions. This acquisition represents Manpower’s launch into the business of permanent staffing. |
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1987 - Worldwide sales surpass $1 billion |
| Manpower Inc. worldwide sales surpass $1 billion. |
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1987 - Manpower acquired by Blue Arrow PLC |
| Blue Arrow PLC, Britain’s largest employment services company, acquires Manpower, a company seven times its size. |
