Hewitt Associates (NYSE: HEW) is the world's foremost provider of human resources outsourcing and consulting services. The company consults with organizations and administers human resources, health care, payroll and retirement programs on behalf of more than 300 companies to millions of employees and retirees worldwide.

Located in countries around the world, Hewitt has offices across Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas, and employs associates.

Founded in 1940, Hewitt is headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois. The company is led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Russell P. Fradin.

Key Facts

• Achieved global revenue of approximately $3.2 billion in fiscal 2008.
• Recognized as one of America’s Most Admired Companies (FORTUNE, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004).
• Ranked by Business Insurance Magazine as the world's fourth-largest employee benefits consulting firm in 2008.
• Named 2008 Consulting Firm of the Year of Talent Management and 2008 Business Process Outsourcing Firm of the Year (ChinaSTAFF Magazine, 2008)
• Ranked as the 6th largest diversified outsourcing company in the U.S. (Fortune, 2006).
• Named China’s HR Outsourcing firm of the Year and Consulting Firm of the Year for Change Management (ChinaSTAFF Magazine, 2005).
• Recognized as Outstanding HR Consulting Firm in China (SMART Fortune, 2004, 2005).
• Featured as one of the 100 Best Places to Work for IT (Computerworld, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005).
• Named China HR Consultancy of the Year four years in a row (China Staff, 2002, 2001, 2000 and 1999)
• Named China's Top Benefits and Consulting Firm in 2004 (China Staff, 2004)
• Recognized as the Asian HR Consultancy of the Year (Human Resources Magazine's Asian HR Awards 2001)

For more information, contact Public Relations at 847-883-1000 or visit www.hewitt.com.