WELCOME TO MANPOWER!

New Employee Orientation

Who we are

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• Manpower is a world leader in employment services, creating and delivering services that enable job seekers and employers to win in the changing world of work.

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• We offer a range of services, including permanent, temporary and temporary-to-permanent placement; employee assessment and selection; training; and consulting.

Who we are

Area of Expertise Specialties

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• Business Professionals
• Engineering
• Medical & Life Sciences
• Finance
• Supply Chain
• Education

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Who we are

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• Every day, all around the world, Manpower associates just like you fill millions of jobs. Plus, we serve over 400,000 clients from our more than 4,000 offices worldwide.

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Our vision is to lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work

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Manpower is your employer

• Whether you’re on a short-term or long-term assignment with our client, you are still a Manpower associate.

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• If you have any questions regarding your assignment please contact:

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Barbara Gonzalez

bgonzalez@manpowerwest.com

619-699-1236

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Manpower is your employer

• Call Manpower if:
• You’re going to be late or unable to report for work. Not showing up for work without first telephoning us is cause for disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
• The work you’re asked to do is substantially different from the work described to you by your Manpower contact, or the work environment appears unsafe.
• You’re sick or injured on the job, or feel you can’t complete the assignment.

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Manpower is your employer

• Call Manpower if:

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• You’re unavailable for a period of time. Let us know in advance if you’re planning time off for any reason.
• You’ve changed your address or telephone number.
• You’ve learned new skills that may qualify you for more assignments or higher pay.

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Getting Paid

Ensuring that you’re paid correctly and on time is one of our most important commitments to you. But, we need your help. It’s your responsibility to report your time by:

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• Accurately tracking the time you arrive and leave work, and how long you take for lunch.

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• Reporting your time weekly (Manpower’s standard work week is Monday through Sunday).

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• Submitting your time for approval in Manpower’s WebCenter.

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• Completing your time report accurately in a timely manner. (Reports submitted late or inaccurately will cause a delay in your pay).

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Getting Paid

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Intentionally falsifying any document, inclusive of timecards and timekeeping reports is a serious violation of Manpower policy and may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

WebCenter

• WebCenter Demo

Getting Paid

MANPOWER’S PRIMARY METHOD OF PAY IS DIRECT DEPOSIT

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• Direct Deposit offers you convenient, reliable, safe and easy access to your paycheck. Your earnings will be automatically deposited into your checking or savings account at the bank or credit union of your choice.
• You’ll receive an Earnings Statement itemizing all deductions and telling you the exact amount that was deposited into your account. Plus, your financial institution will provide a record of the deposits made to your account.

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Getting Paid

How do I enroll in Direct Deposit?

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• Ask your Manpower representative for a Direct Deposit Authorization Form.
• Complete and sign this form, giving Manpower the authority to deposit your pay into your account.

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Getting Paid

What if I don’t have a bank account?

No problem! Manpower has partnered with Bank of America to provide you with the following:

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Bank of America CashPay®. If you choose not to open a bank account, Bank of America also offers a pay card with some of the same benefits. Your pay is deposited electronically onto the card, which you can use for ATM withdrawals or purchases anywhere Visa debit cards are accepted. Please note: there are some minimal fees associated with the CashPay® card.

Manpower’s Policies

It is essential you thoroughly understand Manpower’s policies. Feel free to discuss any questions or concerns with your Manpower representative or by contacting your Human Resource Department at (619) 237-9900 or

bhernandez@manpowerwest.com.

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You will be required to indicate your understanding of our policies by signing an acceptance form included in Manpower’s Associate Handbook.

Manpower’s Policies

Equal Opportunity Employment

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It is Manpower’s policy not to discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any status protected by local, state or federal law and executive orders. This applies to all areas of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training and compensation.

Manpower’s Policies

Harassment-Free Workplace

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It is your right to work in an environment free from harassment, hostility, and intimidation. Manpower does not tolerate discrimination, sexual harassment, or other types of harassment directed at an applicant, associate, client or vendor. To further support this policy, Manpower may periodically require training of associates.

Manpower’s Policies

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Sexual harassment is defined as the unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that makes an associate feel compelled to comply with the harassment as part of job betterment. Or, it may be an incident where the harassment interferes with an associate’s work by creating an intimidating or hostile work environment.

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• Examples include unwelcome physical contact or requests for sexual favors, and/or displays of a sexual nature, such as calendars, photographs or magazines.

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Manpower’s Policies

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Manpower requests you report all incidents of discrimination or harassment to us immediately. In any such event, you should contact your Manpower representative or Manpower’s Human Resources Department at (619) 237-9900 or

bhernandez@manpowerwest.com

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Please read Manpower’s complete Anti-Harassment and Discrimination policies in your Associate Handbook.

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Manpower’s Policies

Manpower’s response to a sexual harassment or discriminatory conduct complaint includes:

Confidentiality. It will be maintained to the extent possible under the specific circumstances.

Investigation and Discipline. Manpower will promptly and thoroughly investigate all discrimination and harassment complaints. If it is determined inappropriate conduct has occurred, including retaliation, Manpower will act promptly to ensure the conduct is eliminated and appropriate corrective action is taken.

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False allegations may also be considered violations of this policy and may result in discipline up to and including termination of employment.

Manpower’s Policies

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Discriminatory conduct includes other types of harassment such as intimidation or ridicule based on gender, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by law that creates an offensive work environment or results in an adverse employment action.

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Examples include jokes or offensive comments based on race, sex, etc., whether said verbally or sent by email.

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Manpower’s Policies

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Violence-Free Workplace. Manpower is strongly committed to providing a violence-free workplace and has adopted a zero tolerance policy. Violence, threats of violence, or intimidation of associates, vendors, or clients will not be tolerated.

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Manpower’s Policies

Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Hitting or shoving an individual
• Threatening harm to an individual or his/her family, friends, or associates
• The intentional damage or destruction of, or threat of damage or destruction to, property
• Harassing or threatening phone calls
• Harassing surveillance or stalking
• The suggestion or intimidation that violence is appropriate
• Possession or use of firearms or weapons. Possession or use of firearms or weapons under circumstances on Manpower or client property or elsewhere in connection with employment with Manpower will not be tolerated.

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Manpower’s Policies

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Violations of Manpower’s Violence-Free Workplace Policy will lead to disciplinary action up to and including termination and/or legal actions as appropriate.

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Manpower Policies

• If you experience an actual or perceived threat of physical violence including intimidation, harassment, or coercion, immediately report the incident to your manager/supervisor or to your Manpower representative immediately.

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• In life-threatening or emergency situations, call your local police department or “911”

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Manpower’s Policies

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• Violations of this policy will lead to disciplinary action up to and including termination and/or legal actions as appropriate.

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• Please read Manpower’s complete Violence-Free Workplace Policy in your Associate Handbook.

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Manpower’s Policies

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Manpower’s Substance Abuse Policy prohibits the workplace sale, purchase, transfer, possession, or use of narcotics, drugs, alcohol, or any illegal or controlled substance. Any associate whose manager/supervisor has a reasonable suspicion the associate is in violation of this policy may be required to undergo a drug test.

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Manpower’s Policies

Manpower reserves the right to drug test for the following reasons:

1. For Pre-employment purposes, as required by our client
2. For Cause - When either Manpower or the client has any reason to believe that drug problem exists (such as evidence of drugs, fights, or other behavioral symptoms of drug abuse, negative performance patterns, excessive tardiness or absenteeism).

Manpower’s Policies

Legal use of drugs is permitted on the job only if the drug:

• Is prescribed by a physician and for the associate taking the drug
• Does not impair the associate’s ability to perform his/her job effectively and safely.
• Any associate who may be under the influence of a prescription medication while working should notify his/her manager if the medication may impair performance or safety.

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Manpower’s Policies

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Violation of Manpower’s Substance Abuse policy will result in corrective action up to and including immediate termination of employment.

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Refusal of a drug test under such circumstances may also result in immediate termination of employment.

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Please read Manpower’s complete Substance Abuse Policy in your Associate Handbook.

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Manpower’s Policies

The Use of Information Technology Resources. Because you may be performing job tasks on laptops, desktops, network stations, mainframe and other Information Technology (IT) resources that belong to our clients, you must comply with these rules:

Do not:

• Use client’s IT equipment for non-job-related activities • Use another person’s user ID, attempt to use a user ID for unauthorized purposes, or give your user ID or password to an unauthorized person
• Add, change, delete, download, upload or copy software to or from any client equipment
• Copy, distribute or use software or other information without first obtaining permission from the copyright owner
• Modify the software configuration (e.g., add a screensaver)
• Connect, remove or insert technology components or equipment, including memory or processor chips or cards, unless specifically authorized

Manpower’s Policies

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Do Not:

• Move equipment without explicit authorization from the client
• Produce, store, display or transmit material that is sexually explicit, suggestive, harassing or otherwise offensive
• Use equipment for any activity that is disparaging, defamatory, profane, maliciously offensive, libelous or slanderous or invades another’s privacy
• Use equipment for any activity that would harm Manpower, its client or their images
• Send email to random recipients, email with executable software attached or email anything that contains or has attached any private, confidential or proprietary information belonging to either Manpower or our client

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Manpower’s Policies

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Our clients reserve the right to access and monitor your use of their company property, including the use of company data networks, to determine compliance with their policies. Your failure to comply with these policies may lead to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.

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Please read Manpower’s complete IT Policy in your Associate Handbook.

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Manpower’s Safety Policy

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It is our sincere hope that you will never be injured. However, if you are injured, we want you to receive the best medical care available without delay.

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Report all accidents immediately to your on-site supervisor and to your Manpower representative. Report the accident even if medical treatment is not necessary.

Manpower’s Safety Policy

• Workplace safety is our number one priority. Manpower works continuously to provide safe and healthy working conditions and to establish and insist upon safe practices at all times by all associates and clients.
• Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health Acts and good safety practice require all employers provide safe and healthy working conditions for all of their associates.
• Our primary goal it to achieve the greatest degree of freedom from accidents and to provide a safe and healthy working environment.

Manpower’s Safety Policy

Every associate needs to know and understand the following:

• No associate is expected to undertake a job until he or she has received on-site instructions on how to do it properly and has been authorized to perform that job.
• No associate should undertake a job task that appears to be unsafe for any reason.
• You are expected to report to Manpower all unsafe conditions encountered during your work.

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Manpower’s Safety Policy

In An Emergency

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• Seek first aid. If emergency medical care is needed, call for help immediately (see emergency telephone numbers below) and get the best available treatment until emergency personnel arrive.

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• Report injuries immediately to your supervisor and your Manpower representative.

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• Please read Manpower’s complete Safety Policy in your Associate Handbook.

Tips for Success

• Be on time every day that you work.
• Introduce yourself to the person to whom you are to report.
• Ask questions to ensure you understand what you are being asked to do. But, try to avoid unnecessary conversation and delay.
• Be polite, cooperative and willing to help whenever you’re asked.
• Maintain confidentiality. Don’t discuss your work with anyone other than your supervisor.
• If you don’t know how to operate a piece of equipment, ask for help before attempting to use it.

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Tips for Success

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• If you have a mobile telephone, keep it off during normal working hours.
• If your mobile telephone has the ability to take pictures, do not take pictures at the client job site. This is a violation of confidentiality.
• Notify your supervisor immediately when you finish your assigned task. Ask if there’s more work you can do. If none is given, use your free time constructively.

Tips for Success

• Wear appropriate attire for your assignment.

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• Don’t walk off the job. If you job is not running smoothly, call Manpower. We, not the client, are your employer and can help you with any job-related problem. Please keep in close contact with us.

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WELCOME TO MANPOWER!

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Barbara Gonzalez bgonzalez@manpowerwest.com 619-699-1236

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