Manpower inc, a company specializing in employment services, will be hosting an hourlong discussion entitled “The Evolution of the Virtual Workforce” this Tuesday in Second Life. They’ve got Don Tapscott, author of Wikinomics, and Amanda Van Nuys, Linden Lab Executive Director, scheduled to speak along with several other big names.
“Since we established our presence in Second Life two years ago, social networks have completely evolved the labor market,” said Manpower Inc. Chairman and CEO Jeff Joerres. “Now, every social network has some underlying current related to job searching or career development. We are seeing the emergence of a flexible new model for virtual work, led by entrepreneurial, tech-savvy individuals who dictate when, where and how they work. We are focused on what motivates and interests this new breed of workers, giving us the ability to create practical solutions that help our clients attract, engage and retain winning talent.”
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