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Futurestep Launches Strategic RPO Solution

FUTURESTEP LAUNCHES STRATEGIC RECRUITMENT PROCESS  OUTSOURCING (RPO) SOLUTION AT NY HR WEEK

Strategic RPO Focuses on Core Business Challenges of Competing in a Global Talent Marketplace

Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry Company (NYSE: KFY),  today introduced its new talent acquisition solution aimed specifically at the business  performance needs of today’s enterprise organization: Strategic Recruitment Process  Outsourcing (RPO). The introduction of Strategic RPO was announced at the HRO  World™ Conference, part of NY HR Week™ 2008, an industry gathering that features  today’s most innovative and experienced practitioners in HR and talent acquisition.

Drawing on Futurestep’s record of success in global recruiting, Strategic RPO is a  comprehensive talent acquisition solution that focuses on identifying and delivering  strategic impact at the business level. “Thanks to retirement trends, changes in  demographics and globalization, competing for talent is one of the most pressing  challenges facing companies today,” said Futurestep CEO Robert McNabb. “Strategic  RPO draws on our success in helping companies transform their recruiting capabilities to  secure the top talent they need to drive business success.”

Strategic RPO draws on the unique strengths that Futurestep brings to today’s talentdriven  organizations. Foremost among these strengths are the company’s expertise in  talent acquisition and deep experience in all major industries. In addition, the solution  draws on Futurestep’s global presence, with offices around the world and the resources of  executive recruiting leader Korn/Ferry International.

Finally, with some of the foremost thought leaders in talent acquisition and talent  management, Futurestep leverages the most effective talent strategies and resources in  use today, including proven, industry-leading competency management methodologies.  “Together, these strengths enable us to give companies a unique talent solution crafted to  address their core business challenges,” says McNabb.

The launch of the Strategic RPO service coincides with the re-introduction of all  Futurestep services as part of its Strategic Talent Acquisition solutions lineup. Services  include Strategic Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Project-Based Recruitment,  Mid-Level Recruitment, Interim Professionals and Consulting Services. For more  information on Futurestep and all of its services, visit the company’s new Web site at  futurestep.com.

About Korn/Ferry International

Korn/Ferry International, with more than 80 offices in 39 countries, is a premier global  provider of talent management solutions. Based in Los Angeles, the firm delivers an  array of solutions that help clients to identify, deploy, develop, retain and reward their  talent. For more information on the Korn/Ferry International family of companies, visit  kornferry.com.

About Futurestep

Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry Company, is the industry leader in strategic talent acquisition,  offering fully customized, flexible solutions to help organizations meet specific  workforce needs. Our full-spectrum portfolio of services includes: Strategic Recruitment  Process Outsourcing (RPO), Project-Based Recruitment, Mid-Level Recruitment, Interim  Professionals and Consulting Services. With locations on four continents and a record of  success in securing top talent around the world, Futurestep provides the experience and  global reach to identify, attract and retain the people who drive business success. To learn  more, visit futurestep.com.