MILWAUKEE, Oct 5, 2001 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN) today announced that it plans to release third quarter 2001 earnings results before the market opens on Thursday, October 18, 2001. Management will discuss the results the same day in a live Web cast at 9:00 a.m. CDT (10:00 a.m. EDT), which can be accessed on the company's Web site at http://investor.manpower.com

The Web cast will be available for replay at the same URL beginning at 11:00 a.m. CDT (12:00 p.m. EDT) on October 18. The replay will remain available for 30 days in this location.

Manpower Inc. is a world leader in the staffing industry, providing workforce management services and solutions to customers through 3,800 offices in 59 countries. The firm annually provides employment to more than 2.7 million people worldwide and is an industry leader in employee assessment and training. Manpower also offers organizational performance consulting services worldwide through its independent operating division, The Empower Group. More information on Manpower Inc. can be found at the company's website, http://www.manpower.com . More information can also be found about The Empower Group at its website, http://www.empowergrp.com

SOURCE Manpower Inc.

CONTACT:          Mike Van Handel for Manpower Inc., +1-414-906-6305