Department of Defense Honors Resources Global for its Support of Employees Serving in National Guard and Reserve

July 21, 2010 12:00 AM EDT

COSTA MESA, Calif., July 21, 2010Resources Global Professionals, a leading multinational provider of professional services,has been recognized and honored with the Seven Seals Award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense agency (ESGR), for its outstanding support of employees serving in America’s National Guard and Reserve Force.

The Seven Seals Award is the highest award given by ESGR, and was established to recognize American employers who provide outstanding patriotic support and cooperation to employees and families of those who have been called to serve.  According to Andrew Wiktorowicz, California Field Committee Chairman of ESGR, “The Seven Seals Award is the only Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve award that bridges both the employer and ESGR volunteer recognition awards program. It was created by ESGR to publicly recognize individuals who provide significant achievement, initiative or support that promotes and supports the ESGR mission.”

"This award is a real honor for Resources Global.  We are always proud to support our colleagues who make sacrifices for their fellow citizens and are committed to defending our country. Our company culture places a lot of importance on integrity, and our employees that serve in the Guard and Reserve have earned our highest respect," said Don Murray, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Resources Global.

Additionally, Brian D. Goodman, Nikki Nguyen, Emily R. Friedman, and Diana Hall of Resources Global received the Patriot Award from ESGR given to supervisors who have provided extraordinary support to their employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. Resources Global and its employees were nominated by Petty Officer First Class Diane Torrianni, U.S. Navy Reserve, a legal consultant in the Legal & Regulatory practice at Resources Global.

ABOUT ESGR

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is a Department of Defense agency. Its mission is to gain and maintain the support of employers for service in the Reserve Components by increasing awareness of the law, recognizing outstanding support and helping to resolve conflicts through informal mediation. Thousands of ESGR volunteers nationwide provide free education, consultation and, if needed, neutral mediation for employers of Guardsmen and Reservists. More information about ESGR employer outreach programs and services is available at www.esgr.mil

ABOUT RESOURCES GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS

Resources Global Professionals, the operating subsidiary of Resources Connection, Inc. (NASDAQ: RECN), is a multinational professional services firm that provides a wide array of consulting and professional services to assist businesses in developing, focusing, and executing business strategies. Resources assists clients with various types of projects in the areas of finance and accounting, information management, legal and regulatory, risk and compliance, corporate advisory and restructuring, strategic communications, human capital, and supply chain management. Unlike traditional management consulting firms, Resources not only deploys subject matter experts to support client initiatives, but also provides longer-term professional services to execute on the strategies to ensure successful completion. Resources was founded in 1996 within a Big Four accounting firm; today, it is an independent, publicly traded company with over 2,700 professionals working from more than 80 practice offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Resources has served 84 of the Fortune 100 companies. The company was recently recognized by Forbes.com as one of the nation’s 100 Most Trustworthy Companies.

Visit www.resourcesglobal.com for more information.

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