TalentQuest Named to Inc. Magazine's 5000 List for Third Consecutive Year

Aug. 17, 2009 - PRLog -- Inc. Magazine once again ranked TalentQuest on its annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy – America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs.

TalentQuest ranked among the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. as a result of revenue growth driven by the establishment of new strategic partnerships, expanded service offerings and integrated human capital management solutions, as well as a continued commitment to providing value-added solutions and superior service to its clients.

"It is an incredible honor to receive this recognition for the third consecutive year," said Frank Merritt, CEO of TalentQuest. "I am especially proud of our team for persevering through the difficult economic conditions we have all had to endure over the last year.  This recognition is a testament to their commitment to forging true partnerships with our clients and providing them with the highest possible level of service and support.  We certainly couldn’t achieve this continued level of growth without their contributions.”

Two years ago, Inc. launched an ambitious tenfold expansion of its venerable Inc. 500 list, which dates back to 1982. The Inc. 5000 digs deeper to offer the most comprehensive look ever at the entrepreneurial engine driving the U.S. economy. The annual list of American entrepreneurs celebrates companies that have excelled in revenue percentage growth.
The 2009 Inc. 5000, unveiled on Inc.com, serves as a unique report card on the U.S. economy. Despite the ongoing recession, aggregate revenue among the companies on the list actually increased to $214 billion, up $29 billion from last year, with a median three-year growth rate of 126 percent. The Inc. 5000 are responsible for creating more than 1 million jobs since their founding, making the list perhaps the best example of the impact private, fast-growing companies can have on the economy.

In addition to growing its revenue, TalentQuest extended the scope of its services and offerings by adding ten new strategic alliances over the course of the year.   These partnerships provide a viable channel for TalentQuest to anticipate client needs and proactively provide the appropriate services and solutions promptly.  Additionally, TalentQuest added a new Compensation Management module and restructured their executive team to ensure top focus was on building and supporting relationships- both internal and external.

“We are committed to staying the course and continuing to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that meet and exceed our client’s needs, and we look forward to earning our position as one of America’s fastest growing private companies for years to come," Merritt concluded.

About TalentQuest

TalentQuest has been strengthening organizational performance and advancing leadership for more than 35 years by blending the art of consulting with the science of technology. The company’s consultants and organizational psychologists deliver fully-integrated human capital management consulting and talent management solutions that span the entire employee lifecycle—from talent selection to leadership succession—enabling organizations to maximize the value of their investment in people. The company provides strategy alignment, assessment and selection, management and talent development at every level to enable clients to increase profitability and competitive positioning, and achieve peak performance.  For more information, please visit www.talentquest.com.

About Inc. Magazine

Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (www.inc.com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 712,961, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. For more information, please visit www.Inc.com.

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TalentQuest is an integrated human resources consulting and software solutions firm. We provide strategy alignment, assessment and selection, management and talent development at every level enabling our clients to achieve peak performance.