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AI, Tech, & #huManpower: Redefining the Future of Work
AI, Tech, & #huManpower: Redefining the Future of Work
Why this Challenge?

Helping people find their next great job and build successful careers starts with ensuring they have a great experience; from applying to a role to completing their assignment to finding the next perfect fit.

ManpowerGroup is transforming this journey through AI-powered matching and tech solutions to put people first. We're seeking innovative ways to reimagine the hiring process and help people build long-term careers. Join us in unleashing #huManpower so everyone can reach their full potential.

The Startup Challenge
AI, Tech, & #huManpower: Redefining the Future of Work

Context / Need:
#1: AI-Powered Marketing + #huManpower = The Perfect Job Match . Use AI-driven digital marketing to create emotional connections and match people with the right job.
#2: Personalizing the Job Journey with Tech-Driven Solutions . Build a tech-driven, personalized journey from job search to assignment completion and beyond.
#3: AI-Driven Redeployment for Faster, Smarter Hiring . Leverage AI to redeploy loyal associates faster, improving efficiency and reducing hiring time/cost.

Expected Solutions:
#1: Seeking AI-driven digital marketing solutions that build emotional connections with job seekers. Blending data, creativity, and automation to deliver personalized job recommendations and drive meaningful engagement.
#2: Looking for end-to-end tech solutions that personalize the journey—from search to assignment completion and beyond. Enhancing job discovery, application, screening, onboarding, and engagement, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for job seekers and associates.
#3: Interest in AI-powered tools that optimize redeployment by identifying and reassigning associates efficiently, ensuring continuous employment opportunities.

Scope:
AI, Tech, Digital Marketing, Candidate Experience, Redeployment, LLM, Job Journey, #huManpower

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AI, Tech, & #huManpower: Redefining the Future of Work

Context / Need:
#1: AI-Powered Marketing + #huManpower = The Perfect Job Match . Use AI-driven digital marketing to create emotional connections and match people with the right job.
#2: Personalizing the Job Journey with Tech-Driven Solutions . Build a tech-driven, personalized journey from job search to assignment completion and beyond.
#3: AI-Driven Redeployment for Faster, Smarter Hiring . Leverage AI to redeploy loyal associates faster, improving efficiency and reducing hiring time/cost.

Expected Solutions:
#1: Seeking AI-driven digital marketing solutions that build emotional connections with job seekers. Blending data, creativity, and automation to deliver personalized job recommendations and drive meaningful engagement.
#2: Looking for end-to-end tech solutions that personalize the journey—from search to assignment completion and beyond. Enhancing job discovery, application, screening, onboarding, and engagement, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for job seekers and associates.
#3: Interest in AI-powered tools that optimize redeployment by identifying and reassigning associates efficiently, ensuring continuous employment opportunities.

Scope:
AI, Tech, Digital Marketing, Candidate Experience, Redeployment, LLM, Job Journey, #huManpower

Apply Now

AI, Tech, & #huManpower: Redefining the Future of Work

Context / Need:
#1: AI-Powered Marketing + #huManpower = The Perfect Job Match . Use AI-driven digital marketing to create emotional connections and match people with the right job.
#2: Personalizing the Job Journey with Tech-Driven Solutions . Build a tech-driven, personalized journey from job search to assignment completion and beyond.
#3: AI-Driven Redeployment for Faster, Smarter Hiring . Leverage AI to redeploy loyal associates faster, improving efficiency and reducing hiring time/cost.

Expected Solutions:
#1: Seeking AI-driven digital marketing solutions that build emotional connections with job seekers. Blending data, creativity, and automation to deliver personalized job recommendations and drive meaningful engagement.
#2: Looking for end-to-end tech solutions that personalize the journey—from search to assignment completion and beyond. Enhancing job discovery, application, screening, onboarding, and engagement, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for job seekers and associates.
#3: Interest in AI-powered tools that optimize redeployment by identifying and reassigning associates efficiently, ensuring continuous employment opportunities.

Scope:
AI, Tech, Digital Marketing, Candidate Experience, Redeployment, LLM, Job Journey, #huManpower

Apply Now

Selection Criteria
Value proposition

for redefining the Future of Work

Innovation and originality

Your solution is relevant, original and innovative

Scalability

Your solution has high potential in terms of scalability

Team Profile

Your team comprises of passionate people

Traction and market fit

Your business model demonstrates traction and market fit

Rewards
  • Win a Proof of Concept

    The final winner of the challenge (chosen after the VivaTech Pitch) will have the opportunity to collaborate on a proof of concept within a ManpowerGroup Market.

  • Meet our Clients

    The selected startups will be invited to be part of a client event organized by ManpowerGroup, you will meet our clients on Tuesday 10th of June.

  • Be on VivaTech Stage

    The selected startups will win 2 all-access passes for VivaTech 2025 and will be part of our ManpowerGroup VivaTech Challenge, having the opportunity to pitch their solution on a VivaTech Stage on Wednesday 11th of June.

Play an active role in our six business sectors

Your solution, product or service demonstrates that you can play an active role in LVMH's ecosystem and deliver on a large scale. Whether it be the creation process, the omnichannel customer journey, or operation and manufacturing, you support the Group's legacy of excellence and innovation in all areas of its 6 business sectors.

  • Fashion & Leather Goods

  • Wines & Spirits

  • Perfumes & Cosmetics

  • Watches & Jewelry

  • Other Activities

  • Selective Retailing

Timeline

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  • 10/03/2025

    Applications open

  • 21/04/2025

    Applications close

  • 05/06/2025

    The winners are announced

  • 11/06/2025

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    20/06/2026

    9th edition of VivaTech

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