Spherion Among Entrepreneur Magazine's 2007 Franchise 500

Company Included in Prestigious Ranking 18 of Past 20 Years

(Tuesday, February 27, 2007) - Spherion Corporation, a
leading provider of recruiting, staffing and workforce solutions, has been
ranked in the first third of the 500 top franchises in the United States.
For the 18th year since 1986, Spherion has been named a top franchise
company and is #159 on Entrepreneur Magazine's 2007 Franchise 500(R) list.
Published in the January 2007 issue, the Franchise 500 list is the 28th
annual and "world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking,"
according to Entrepreneur Magazine.
Informing Spherion's president and CEO, Roy Krause, of the company's
place at #159 in the prestigious list, Rieva Lesonsky, senior vice
president and editorial director wrote, "As a successful business leader,
you are an inspiration to the millions of Americans who aspire to follow in
your footsteps. As the nation's leading business monthly, Entrepreneur is
pleased to recognize your accomplishment."
Spherion opened its doors more than 60 years ago, in 1946, and its
first franchise office a decade later. Leveraging a unique, integrated
approach to meet the evolving needs of both employers and job-seekers,
Spherion is the largest recruiting and staffing company actively pursuing
market expansion through franchising.
"Spherion provides franchise owners with an industry-leading franchise
development and support system that offers innovative marketing, business
planning and account development programs, comprehensive on-site, online
and classroom-based training, and ongoing support," said Sandy Mazur, vice
president of the franchise program.
"We also offer special incentives to veterans of the U.S. Armed
Forces," said Roberta Marcantonio, vice president of Spherion's franchise
expansion program. "Entrepreneurs who become Spherion franchise owners are
joining a rewarding industry -- the Staffing Industry Association estimates
that the temporary staffing business will top $100 billion this year."
For additional information about Spherion franchise opportunities,
contact Roberta Marcantonio at (800) 903-0082.
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. An industry pioneer for more than 60 years, Spherion(R) has
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 650 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 375,000 people annually through its network,
Spherion is one of North America's largest employers. To learn more, visit
http://www.spherion.com. For up-to- date career tips and trends, visit Spherion's
career blog, The Big Time(SM), at http://www.spherion.com/careerblog.



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