TROY, MI -- (Marketwire) -- 10/29/09 -- Eurasia Group, the world's leading global
political risk research and consulting firm, and KellyOCG, the Outsourcing
and Consulting Group of Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA) (NASDAQ: KELYB), a world leader in workforce management services and human resources
solutions, today launched the Global Market Brief and Labor Risk Index.
The report leverages Kelly's labor market knowledge with Eurasia Group's
expertise in political and socio-economic risk analysis to deliver a
groundbreaking resource tool for companies as they assess scenario plans
around market investments and global labor strategies. Published on a
quarterly basis, the Global Market Brief and Labor Risk Index is segmented
by four geographies: the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Eurasia, and
the Middle East and Africa, with detailed insights on 55 countries. It is
based on the detailed analysis of more than 30 metrics related to the labor
market, and socio-economic, and political factors, layered with local
expertise from in-country consultants. The Global Market Brief and Labor
Risk Index is available on an annual subscription basis. To access a free
abstract and receive subscription details, visit
www.kellyocg.com/marketbrief.
"Multinational companies will benefit from an unmatched ability to 'look
around the corner' into the future of possible labor-related issues across
their global enterprise," said Rolf Kleiner, senior vice president and
general manager, KellyOCG. "Organizations will profit from the report's
comprehensive overview of key global trends and developments along with
detailed insights for the countries in which they conduct business."
"This relationship is creating a valuable new resource for corporate
decision makers," said Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group. "The
Global Market Brief and Labor Risk Index utilizes financial and economic
data and then goes further to include a broad spectrum of both
labor-related components and political factors to provide a comprehensive
view of global trends and developments."
About Eurasia Group
Eurasia Group is the world's leading global political risk research and
consulting firm. Since 1998, it has helped clients make informed business
decisions in countries where understanding the political landscape is
critical. The firm's research analysts are trained social scientists with
post-graduate degrees, extensive professional experience, and a diverse
range of language capabilities. Headquartered in New York, Eurasia Group
also has offices in Washington and London, as well as a network of experts
around the world. For more information, please visit www.eurasiagroup.net.
About KellyOCG
KellyOCG is a global leader in innovative talent management solutions in
the areas of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Business Process
Outsourcing (BPO), Human Resources Consulting, Career Transition and
Organizational Effectiveness Consulting, Executive Search and Contingent
Workforce Outsourcing (CWO), which includes Independent Contractor
Solutions. Further information about KellyOCG may be found at
www.kellyocg.com.
About Kelly Services
Kelly Services, Inc. is a world leader in workforce management services and
human resources solutions. Kelly offers a comprehensive array of temporary
staffing, permanent placement, outsourcing and consulting services. Kelly
serves clients around the globe and provides employment to 650,000
employees annually. Revenue in 2008 was $5.5 billion. Visit
www.kellyservices.com.
