In February 2009, PORTERS MAGAZINE launched as the industry's first specialized publication. With 36 full-color pages, we have continued to deliver a stylish design unlike anything seen before in the recruitment industry, shining a spotlight on the people who shine and keep making their mark in this field. Over the eight and a half years since our launch, PORTERS MAGAZINE has weathered the Lehman Shock alongside our readers, produced special features aligned with the themes of each era, and incorporated feedback from our readers into every issue. Our core recurring feature, "Behind the Scenes with Top Consultants," has become one of our most well-received pieces of content.

In today's rapidly changing world — marked by globalization, the advancement of IT, high job-to-applicant ratios, and ongoing talent shortages — companies in the recruitment and staffing industry are facing ever-greater competitive pressures within an expanding market. At the same time, political and social developments such as work-style reform, the empowerment of women and seniors, diversity initiatives, and side employment are all contributing to greater workforce mobility, making human resources more important than ever.

In order to provide our readers with even more valuable information in these times of rapid change, PORTERS MAGAZINE has made the decision to transition entirely to a web-based format. In addition to articles for recruitment and staffing companies, we will be making all content freely available to a wide audience — including corporate HR and hiring professionals, job seekers, and anyone involved in the world of work. Our popular features, including "Executive Interviews" and "Behind the Scenes with Top Consultants," will of course continue to be published online. For those who have subscribed to our annual subscription, we have special benefits prepared for you, and we sincerely hope you will continue to support PORTERS MAGAZINE going forward.