Radford Surveys + Consulting, a San-Jose based business unit of Aon Consulting that provides market-leading compensation and benefits surveys and consulting to the technology industries, has been recognized with a "Partners in Innovation" award by the HR Symposium. John and Steve Radford, the original firm's co-founders, accepted the award.

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For more than 20 years, the HR Symposium has been honoring extraordinary achievement in the human resources profession. The awards salute individuals whose efforts have advanced initiatives in the innovation and practice of people management. More than 600 people attended this year's Awards of Excellence, held at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, Calif. This year's theme was "The Best of the Best of HR."

According to Jeanne Palmer, president of Human Resources, Inc., and HR Symposium Steering Committee member, "Radford has, for the last 30 years, been the 'go-to' organization for reliable data, information, and, more importantly, knowledge -- providing advice and counsel, as well as educating technology and life sciences firms in the effective use of compensation as a tool helping to build great companies."

"Our team is honored to receive this award and to be recognized as the leaders in the human resources industry," said John Radford, senior vice president, Radford Surveys + Consulting. "This achievement is a testament to our commitment in delivering reliable and comprehensive data that allows our clients to achieve positive business results."

Radford Surveys + Consulting Senior Vice President Steve Radford added, "Innovation is critical to our success in working with the dynamic technology industries. With hiring and turnover on the rise, it's an important time for Radford in helping clients find competitive solutions to attract, retain and engage its workforce."

   For more information, contact:
   Fabiola Price, 408.321.2653, fprice@radford.com


  About Radford Surveys + Consulting

For 30 years, Radford Surveys + Consulting has provided compensation and benefits surveys and consulting to the technology industries. Global survey databases, which include nearly two million incumbents, offer current, reliable data to more than 2,000 clients. Comprised of leading industry experts, our compensation consulting group offers a broad range of services and thought leadership to tech and biotech firms. The Radford Network, an exclusive client-only extranet, provides access to survey data, tools and resources on demand and has nearly 7,000 registered users. Radford's suite of global surveys includes the Radford Benchmark Survey, Executive Survey, Sales Survey, Benefits Survey, Biotechnology Survey, International Survey and Canada Survey.

About Aon

Aon Corporation (NYSE: AOC) ( http://www.aon.com/ ) is a leading provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human capital and management consulting, and specialty insurance underwriting. There are 46,000 employees working in Aon's 500 offices in more than 120 countries. Backed by broad resources, industry knowledge and technical expertise, Aon professionals help a wide range of clients develop effective risk management and workforce productivity solutions.

Aon Consulting is among the top global human resources consulting firms, with 2005 revenues of $1.255 billion and 7,000 professionals in 120 offices throughout the world. Aon Consulting delivers integrated consulting solutions to help clients with employee benefits, human resources outsourcing, compensation, communication and management consulting.

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CONTACT: Fabiola Price of Radford Surveys + Consulting, +1-408-321-2653,
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