Futurestep Identified as an Industry Leader in 2012 RPO "Bakers Dozen" Listing

-- Commitment to offering high impact RPO solutions drives continued rise up the ranking

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry company (NYSE:KFY) specializing in high impact talent solutions, was today named once again as one of the leading RPO providers globally in the 2012 "Baker's Dozen."

The annual list, published by HRO Today magazine, is developed based on a survey of RPO buyers and experts from across the industry. Provider rankings are based on quality of service, breadth of service and size of deals.

This year, Futurestep was named in the top ten in all categories, and improved its overall ranking by two places.

"Futurestep continues to demonstrate leadership as one of the top global providers of recruitment process outsourcing," according to Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today magazine. "Clearly, Futurestep has distinguished itself by the size and scope of their programs and the quality of their service."

"The value of the Bakers Dozen to us lies in the fact that it reflects the perspective of buyers who are reaching for more value and business impact from their RPO partners," said Futurestep Chief Executive Officer, Byrne Mulrooney. "The evolution of and strategic focus placed on our RPO business globally is reflected in our continued improvement in the survey results. We are proud of the service we provide to our clients and are gratified that their feedback on our performance has earned us a move up the rankings."

Futurestep's enhanced RPO service draws on the company's expertise in talent communications & employer branding, workforce planning, assessment & selection and recruitment technology. It also incorporates custom solutions around change management, vendor management, governance and metrics and measurement. In essence it includes all the element companies need to optimize their recruitment and to attract the best talent.

"Futurestep's 'RPO with impact' is our commitment to give all of our clients the resourcing and talent management solutions to deliver them the greatest business benefit. Our solution draws on the wealth of Futurestep expertise and our robust global infrastructure and proven process. Our Baker's Dozen ranking demonstrates the value our clients place on our solutions," concluded Mulrooney.

About Futurestep

Futurestep is the global industry leader in high-impact recruitment solutions; offering fully customized, flexible services to help organizations meet their talent and recruitment needs.

Our clients turn to us for proven expertise, a global process and infrastructure, proprietary competency models, innovative sourcing and attraction strategies, and a unique approach to measure and optimize business impact.

As a Korn/Ferry Company, Futurestep can meet a variety of workforce requirements; from RPO and project recruitment, to search and consulting, our solutions apply a truly world-class capability to deliver talent with impact, providing the experience and global reach to identify, attract and retain the people who drive business success.
To learn more, visit www.futurestep.com.

About Korn/Ferry International

Korn/Ferry International is a premier global provider of talent management solutions, with a presence throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The firm delivers services and solutions that help clients cultivate greatness through the attraction, engagement, development and retention of their talent. Visit www.kornferry.com for more information on Korn/Ferry International, and www.kornferryinstitute.com for thought leadership, intellectual property and research.