MILWAUKEE, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN) today announced that Jeffrey A. Joerres, President and CEO, was appointed by its board of directors to the additional position of Chairman of the Board.

Joerres replaces John R. Walter, who was named Chairman of the Board in April 1999. Walter will remain a member of the Manpower Inc. board of directors.

Manpower Inc. is a world leader in the staffing industry, providing workforce management services and solutions to customers through more than 3,700 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

SOURCE Manpower Inc.

CONTACT: Clare Reardon of Manpower Inc., 414-906-6253/