FUTURESTEP, INAUGURAL, QUARTERLY,STRATEGIC, TALENT, ACQUISITION, REPORT

FUTURESTEP RELEASES INAUGURAL EDITION OF QUARTERLY STRATEGIC TALENT ACQUISITION REPORT

LOS ANGELES, November 11, 2008 – Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry Company (NYSE: KFY), today announced the global release of The Strategic Talent Acquisition Report, a quarterly thought leadership publication highlighting real-world challenges, practical solutions and strategic best practices in enterprise talent acquisition. The newsletter was released in the U.S. on November 6 and is currently being released in Europe and Asia Pacific in coordination with the upcoming global launch of the company’s Strategic Talent Acquisition branding campaign.

Each issue will explore the challenges companies face in competing for top talent through the words and experience of talent leaders among Futurestep’s global enterprise clientele. The inaugural edition leads with a feature by Robert Marriott of St. George Bank, a leading public company in Australia. The story outlines the company’s application of internal resources and a Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) partnership to help boost its recruiting effectiveness and build an award-winning employment brand.

Accompanying the St. George feature is an article by industry expert and Talent Management Practice Leader Mitzi Adwell on the importance of the employment brand. While many still look at the employment brand as a variable and subjective entity, Adwell provides insight on how companies are improving their ability to compete for talent by treating their employment brand as an asset that can be measured, managed and improved.

“Thought leadership is essential in talent acquisition as new challenges emerge and strategies constantly evolve,” said Futurestep Chief Executive Officer Robert McNabb. “Futurestep is fortunate to have access to a tremendous amount of knowledge in the industry through the expertise of its consultants and the experience of its clients. We have always treated knowledge sharing as a priority, and so we are pleased to reach out to our colleagues with the Strategic Talent Acquisition Report.”

The first issue of The Strategic Talent Acquisition Report will be available at www.futurestep.com. To register for the report, visit http://www.futurestep.com/resources/signup.

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 more than 90 offices in 40 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.