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 $2.9 billion in fiscal 2007.
• Clients include more than half the FORTUNE 500® and more than a third of the FORTUNE Global 500®.
• Nearly 95% of our largest clients have worked with Hewitt for at least five years.
• Recognized as one of America's Most Admired Companies (FORTUNE, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004).
• Named as the top end-to-end outsourcing provider (Workforce Management, 2007).
• Leads the HR Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry with a 37% share of the market (Everest Global, Inc., November 2007, based on total contract value).
• Named China's HR Consulting Firm of the Year for Talent Management (ChinaSTAFF Magazine, 2007).

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