Watson Wyatt Worldwide, Inc. · Arlington, VA United States ·(NYSE: WW)

Watson Wyatt Worldwide doesn't do the hiring or the firing, but it helps the people who do. A leading human resources consulting firm, it offers expertise in actuarial and benefits services, retirement consulting, and employee compensation and retention. It also helps clients use technology to streamline a variety of human resources functions. Watson Wyatt's data services unit offers HR professionals access to its storehouse of employment reports and surveys. Its Benefits Group operating segment represents almost 60% of the company's revenue and focuses on retirement and health care group consulting services. In a sweeping move for the industry, Watson Wyatt has agreed to merge with rival firm Towers Perrin. To read the full description, subscribe now.