OUTSOURCING AUTHORITY NAMES FUTURESTEP IN TOP TEN RPO PROVIDER LIST

LOS ANGELES, October 10, 2008 - Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry Company (NYSE: KFY) specializing in strategic talent acquisition solutions, today announced that it has been named on the Black Book of Outsourcing List: 2008 TOP TEN HRO: RECRUITMENT PROCESS OUTSOURCING/RPO. This list is part of a who's who of outsourced business service providers produced by industry outsourcing experts Doug Brown and Scott Wilson.

The Top 10 RPO list is part of the continuous research and client surveying conducted by Brown-Wilson. Based on 18 key performance indicators across 40 industries, 700 outsourced functions and 14 horizontal domains, and multiple geographies and market sizes, the research offers insight into the latest trends impacting the market. While the top providers list was revealed in July, the full report with research data will be made available to Black Book report subscribers on October 15, 2008.

"Combined with Futurestep's recent inclusion on the HRO Today "Baker's Dozen" list of top RPO providers, recognition by Black Book is a great validation of our commitment to excellence in RPO service and execution," says Futurestep Chief Executive Officer Robert McNabb. "It further validates Futurestep's position as a leader in the rapidly growing and evolving RPO industry."

The authors' flagship product, "The Black Book of Sourcing," is aimed at demystifying the complex subject of outsourced recruiting and details how to successfully assess and implement outsourcing strategies, as well as measure performance and lead outsourcing transitions. In addition to its inclusion on the Black Book RPO list, Futurestep is gaining recognition in publications around the world, continuing to grow its reputation as a top global provider of RPO services.

The list can be found at http://theblackbookofoutsourcing.com/vendors-hro-recruitment-process-2008.htm  

To learn more about Strategic RPO, Futurestep, and its complete array of Strategic Talent Acquisition services, visit futurestep.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 www.futurestep.com.

About Korn/Ferry International
Korn/Ferry International, with 89 offices in 38 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 www.kornferry.com.

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