International recruiter Manpower Inc’s chairman and CEO, Jeff Joerres, has been appointed by the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System to the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago board until 2011.

Charles L Evans, president and chief executive of the Chicago Fed, says: “We are delighted to welcome Jeff Joerres to the board during this crucial time for the economy and the nation’s monetary policy.

“Manpower’s research into employment outlook coupled with Jeff’s insights about world labour markets will be tremendous assets as we navigate the economic recovery.”