Riccardo Barberis

Regional President of Northern Europe & France

Manpower Group

Artificial Intelligence

GovTech & Public Sector

HR & Future of Work

About Me

I was appointed Regional President, Northern Europe in May 2021, and in January 2025 expanded my responsibilities to include France, ManpowerGroup's largest market in the region. In this role, I oversee all of ManpowerGroup's brands and offerings across the region – Manpower, Experis, and Talent Solutions. I joined ManpowerGroup in 1998 and has held numerous leadership positions in Europe and Latin America. I hold an Executive MBA from Bocconi University (Milan), have completed management programs at INSEAD. Currently serving as Board Member of JA Europe and also held positions as VP of the Italian Industry Association and President of ManpowerGroup's Human Age Institute. I live with my family in Paris.

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How Can the Labor Market Keep Up with Tech Disruption?

Is the labor market evolving fast enough to keep up with our rapidly changing economy, or is it being left behind? As innovation and technology disrupt industries at unprecedented speeds, traditional career paths are giving way to new, unconventional trajectories. Around the globe, regulations aim to protect workers—both employees and freelancers—while striving to maintain economic agility, yet a persistent mismatch between job seekers and available roles remains. How are careers taking shape today, and where does this gap between supply and demand originate? How can we anticipate future trends and prepare the workforce accordingly? Who is adapting most successfully, and what are the secrets to their resilience?