Korn Ferry acquired ICS (Infinity Consulting Systems) in 2022. ICS is a leading provider of flexible workforce solutions focused on interim professional roles, particularly senior-level IT positions. ICS also helps organizations fill contract and temporary compliance, legal, accounting, finance and human resources roles.
ICS is Korn Ferry’s third acquisition designed to build out its interim executives & professionals solution. Earlier in 2022, Korn Ferry acquired Patina Solutions Group, strengthening our ability to fill interim executive roles. In 2021, Korn Ferry acquired Lucas Group, a leading professional search and contract staffing firm.
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Why Korn Ferry acquired ICS
In the new world of work, jobs are more fluid, and skilled labor shortages are expected to persist. Baby Boomers are retiring. Career nomads are looking for change earlier and more often than ever before. As a result, organizations are likely to have growing needs for contributor-level professionals, particularly in high-demand sectors like IT.
Adding ICS to Korn Ferry’s interim portfolio reflects our commitment to scale our interim solutions to meet organizations’ needs. It shows that we’re prepared to grow with our clients, delivering interim solutions so they can focus on their core business. Finally, it demonstrates that we’re committed to becoming the global leader in executive, professional and interim recruiting.
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Korn Ferry and ICS can help to fill critical business roles
The combination of Korn Ferry and ICS offers market-leading interim staffing capabilities in critical professional roles. ICS offers contractors for temporary placements to support businesses undergoing change. It also helps companies fill direct hire and recruitment needs with temp-to-perm and permanent placements.
Together, we help organizations build a more flexible, agile workforce ready to meet the challenges of work, both today and tomorrow.
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