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RetirementJobs.com Certifies Manpower Inc. and Schneider National
as Innovative “Age Friendly” Employers

Two leading Wisconsin companies lauded by “Older Worker Champion”
U.S. Senator Herb Kohl for their proven success in hiring and retaining mature workers


Boston, MA, Eau Claire, WI & Green Bay, WI- August 9th, 2007- RetirementJobs.com, the #1 career website for job-seekers aged 50+, today announced that it has independently evaluated and bestowed its coveted “Age Friendly Employer” Certification upon two Wisconsin-based companies: Manpower Inc. and Schneider National, Inc.

The RetirementJobs.com Age Friendly Employer Certification™ Program is a unique initiative to identify and expand the number of employers that maintain policies, practices and programs consistent with employment of people age 50 and older based solely on their proficiency, qualifications and contribution, and on terms and conditions comparable to younger individuals. Employers who’ve earned RetirementJobs.com Age Friendly Employer Certification must have demonstrated consistent performance on twelve criteria which define best practices that effectively retain and attract a mature workforce to the employer.

Specifically--Certification indicates an employer’s recognition of the value of age 50+ workers, as well as its commitment to take affirmative action in providing meaningful employment, development opportunities and competitive pay and benefits. Prominent companies who’ve earned RetirementJobs.com Age Friendly Employer Certification include national employers H&R Block, Marriott, REI, Robert Half International, Safeway, and Staples.

At respective ceremonies in Eau Claire and Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States Senator Herb Kohl (D-Wisconsin) will present certificates of ‘Age Friendly Employer Certification’ to executives of both companies. As Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, Sen. Kohl is an active public advocate on behalf of the needs and wants of the mature workforce. In February 2007, he introduced ‘Older Worker Opportunity Act of 2007’ (S.709), legislation designed to address problems faced by both workers who decide to forgo retirement and businesses that seek to retain their experience.

"By certifying them as ‘Age Friendly’, RetirementJobs.com is happy to identify Manpower and Schneider National as trailblazers who positively stand out among other U.S. employers,” said Tim Driver, CEO of RetirementJobs.com. "Through their example, Schneider National and Manpower have proven their commitment to a work environment respectful of the needs of older workers. I’m honored to co-present these awards with Senator Kohl—the nation’s leading public champion of mature employees, whose legislative initiatives benefit all concerned: job seekers, employees, employers, and the country as a whole."

"Manpower’s Age Friendly certification is a testament to our ongoing dedication to helping employers understand the advantages of employing older workers," said Melanie Holmes, Vice President of Corporate Affairs for Manpower - North America. "By embracing a mature workforce, all employers will fare better in the competition for talent and benefit from a richer and more diverse workforce."

"Schneider National places great value in the diverse perspective, outstanding work ethic and professionalism mature workers bring to their roles," said Tim Fliss, executive vice president of human resources for Schneider National. "We are proud to be recognized as an Age-Friendly Employer by RetirementJobs.com and to share this recognition with our driver, maintenance, warehouse and office associates."

"We need a 21st century workplace that is a win-win for both older workers and their employers -- an effective strategy for retaining our competitive advantage against other countries facing the same demographic tidal wave," said U.S. Senator Herb Kohl (D-WI). "Companies like RetirementJobs.com, Manpower and Schneider National are stepping up
to fill this void by helping older workers keep their skills and expertise on the job. If these companies continue to adapt to accommodate the aging workforce and we pass the right legislation to help them succeed, we’ll keep our economy growing well into the future."

Dates, Times and Locations of the Award Ceremonies
Date: Thursday, August 9th, 2:00 PM
Location: Manpower, Inc. 1119 Regis Court, Eau Claire, WI, 54701
Award Recipient: Melanie Holmes, VP Corporate Affairs, Manpower North America

Date: Friday, August 10th, 2:45 PM
Location: Schneider National, Inc.
3101 S. Packerland Drive, Green Bay, WI 54306
Award Recipient: Tim Fliss, EVP, Human Resources, Schneider National, Inc.

About Manpower Inc.
Manpower Inc. is a world leader in the employment services industry; creating and delivering services that enable its clients to win in the changing world of work. The $18 billion company offers employers a range of services for the entire employment and business cycle including permanent, temporary and contract recruitment; employee assessment and selection; training; outplacement; outsourcing and consulting. Manpower's worldwide network of 4,400 offices in 73 countries and territories enables the company to meet the needs of its 400,000 clients per year, including small and medium size enterprises in all industry sectors, as well as the world's largest multinational corporations. The focus of Manpower's work is on raising productivity through improved quality, efficiency and cost-reduction across their total workforce, enabling clients to concentrate on their core business activities. Manpower Inc. operates under five brands: Manpower, Manpower Professional, Elan, Jefferson Wells and Right Management. More information on Manpower Inc. is available at www.us.manpower.com.

About Schneider National, Inc.
Schneider National, Inc. is a premier provider of truckload, logistics and intermodal services. Serving more than two-thirds of the FORTUNE 500® companies, Schneider National offers the broadest portfolio of services in the industry. The company’s transportation and logistics solutions include One-Way, Intermodal, Transportation Management, Dedicated and Bulk. With wholly owned subsidiaries Schneider Logistics, American Port Services and American Overseas Logistics , Schneider National is the only truckload carrier to offer customers end-to-end domestic and international logistics solutions. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Schneider National has provided expert transportation and logistics solutions for more than 70 years. A $3.7 billion company, Schneider National conducts business in more than 28 countries in North America, Europe and Asia, and continues to grow its international service offerings. For more information about Schneider National visit www.schneider.com or call (800) 558-6767.

About RetirementJobs.com:
As the #1 career website for job-seekers aged 50+, RetirementJobs.com provides opportunities, inspiration, community and counsel to people over 50 seeking work to match their lifestyle. Our powerful, easy-to use job board connects experienced workers with tens of thousands of job listings from “Age-Friendly certified employers. RetirementJobs.com is a strong advocate and catalyst to help employers retain, hire, and benefit from an experienced workforce. Profiled by major media including ABC-TV, BusinessWeek, FORTUNE, The New York Times, and USA Today, the RetirementJobs.com website also offers vital information and inspiration for older workers including advice, news, success stories, and podcasts. For more information, visit www.retirementjobs.com

RetirementJobs.com is a registered trademark; Age Friendly Employer, Certified Age Friendly Employer, Age Friendly Employer Certification are trademarks of RetirementJobs.com, Inc. All other trademarks or service marks are property of their respective owners.

PRESS CONTACTS
Manpower Inc.
Bethany K. Perkins--P: 414-906-6253, C: 414-232-0135, bethany.perkins@na.manpower.com

Schneider National, Inc.
Janet L. Bonkowski, APR--P: 920.592.2865, bonkowskij@schneider.com

Office of U.S. Senator Herb Kohl
Lynn Becker--P: (202) 224-2240, Lynn_Becker@Kohl.Senate.gov
Joe Bonfiglio--P: 202.224.2534, C: 202.674.1748, Joe_Bonfiglio@kohl.senate.gov

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