As the economy plunged in Q4, Corporate America pulled back from recruiting top talent. No doubt, this was a big drag on Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSII), which is a top global executive search firm.
In the quarter, revenues fell 12.1% to $134.9 million. Net income was $5.3 million or $0.30 per share, which compares to net income of $9.2 million, or $0.49 per share in the same period a year ago.



