Boyden Launches Executive Recruiter Certification Program.

NEW YORK -- Firm Takes Lead in Voluntary Industry Regulation; Program Furthers Boyden's Leadership in Global Standardization in Associate Training, Ethics Education and Quality Assurance in Executive Placement

Boyden World Corporation, a global leader in executive search, today

announced that the firm has launched a certification program to further standardize associate training and quality assurance in its more than 65 offices in over 40 countries. The move marks a significant step in the firm taking the industry lead towards more rigorous voluntary regulation and professionalism.

The certification program requires all new associates to complete an intensive curriculum of online courses in candidate assessment techniques, background and reference checking, search methodology and candidate development.

"The foundation of Boyden's success is providing the highest level of professional associate training and ethical codes that go beyond commonly accepted industry standards," said Chris Clarke, Boyden's President and CEO. "Sidney Boyden pioneered executive search with the founding of this firm 60 years ago, and he would be pleased that we continue to lead the way for continued improvement in the quality of the services we provide to clients and candidates."

"Our certification program sets the benchmark for our continued commitment to providing the highest level of client service and quality assurance throughout the globe not offered by other firms," added Mr. Clarke. "Industry sector expertise such as consumer, healthcare, technology and functional expertise such as board, human resources or marketing sector experience are important, but are not enough. Boyden believes it's imperative that the firm's associates exceed professional standards specific to the executive search industry."

Under the guidelines of the certification program, following hiring, new associates must complete the training and education program within the first year. Induction includes completing six courses and in-person training sessions conducted at each of the organization's three annual regional conferences. All associates must subsequently demonstrate strong knowledge and understanding of the company's ethical and professional standards.

Boyden has long required that at least two members of its Board of Directors interview all potential candidates for search associate positions, prior to their engagement. In addition, up to 20 offices are visited and reviewed each year by members of the firm's Board of Directors to ensure quality standards are achieved in both client and candidate practices.

As part of Boyden's quality assurance program, the firm also offers online client and candidate feedback capabilities, through which experiences with the firm's search associates and the organization can be rated and assessed. Data from this proprietary system is used in training and evaluation programs.

About Boyden World Corporation

Boyden is a global leader in the executive search industry with more than 65 offices in 40 countries. Founded in 1946, Boyden specializes in high level executive search, Interim Management and Human Capital consulting across a broad spectrum of industries. For further information, visit the firm's website at www.boyden.com.