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Hertz Awards CDI Multi-Year Recruitment Process Outsourcing Contract


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PHILADELPHIA, June 26 -- The Hertz Corporation has awarded CDI Corp. and its CDI-Talent Management division a five-year Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) contract, CDI announced today.

CDI will be responsible for the hiring process of all positions below the vice president level in North America and will be the primary manager of the overall contract. CDI has selected Spherion Corporation RPO services division as a fulfillment partner to assist with streamlining the recruitment of non-exempt positions.

"Hertz is aggressively moving toward becoming an employer of choice and we firmly believe that this process begins with the recruitment process," commented LeighAnne Baker, Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer. "We are pleased to work with CDI and to capitalize on CDI's recruitment and project management core competencies to create a best-in-class team for all aspects of the recruitment process. We're confident CDI and its solution partner will provide Hertz with highly-qualified candidates while creating better efficiencies in our overall hiring process."

"By approaching us to help with Hertz's recruitment process, Hertz clearly demonstrated their confidence in our ability to design the best talent acquisition solution," said Edward Zetusky, Senior Vice President of CDI-Talent Management. "We established a comprehensive program, including developing a trusted relationship with Spherion RPO, to provide a dynamic approach to meet Hertz's strategic hiring goals. We believe our model, taking accountability for the delivery of qualified talent on time and at the right price, was a significant factor in Hertz's selection of CDI for this important contract."

About CDI

Headquartered in Philadelphia, CDI Corp. is a leading provider of engineering and information technology outsourcing solutions and professional staffing. Its operating units include CDI Engineering Solutions, CDI IT Solutions, CDI AndersElite Limited and Management Recruiters International, Inc. The CDI-Talent Management division focuses on the project management of permanent placement, contingent workforce and enterprise-wide staffing cycle programs through three core service lines: Professional Recruitment Outsourcing, Managed Services and Staffing.

About Spherion

Spherion Corporation is a leading recruiting and staffing company that provides integrated solutions to meet the evolving needs of companies and job candidates. As an industry pioneer for more than 60 years, Spherion has sourced, screened and placed millions of individuals in temporary, temp-to-hire and full-time jobs. Positions range from administrative and light industrial to a host of professions that include accounting/finance, information technology, engineering, manufacturing, legal, human resources and sales/marketing.

With approximately 700 locations in the United States and Canada, Spherion delivers innovative workforce solutions that improve business performance. Spherion provides its services to more than 8,000 customers, from Fortune 500 companies to a wide range of small and mid-size organizations. Employing more than 300,000 people annually through its network, Spherion is one of North America's largest employers.

About Hertz

The Hertz Corporation, a subsidiary of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. , is the world's largest general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,100 locations in 147 countries worldwide. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 69 major airports in Europe, operating both corporate and licensee locations in cities and airports in North America, Europe, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. In addition, the Company has licensee locations in cities and airports in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz #1 Club Gold, Hertz NeverLost(R) customized, onboard navigation systems, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the company's Prestige, Fun and Green Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition. Hertz also operates one of the world's largest equipment rental businesses, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation , offering a diverse line of equipment, including tools and supplies, as well as new and used equipment for sale, to customers ranging from major industrial companies to local contractors and consumers through more than 360 branches in the United States, Canada, France and Spain.