Towers Perrin is a global professional services firm that helps organizations improve their performance through effective people, risk and financial management. It provides global human resource consultation services that help organizations manage their investment in people. The firm s areas of focus include employee benefits, compensation, communication, change management and employee research. Towers Perrin also offers reinsurance intermediary services, and it maintains a presence in Houston. The firm additionally provides management and actuarial consultation to the financial services industry. Headquartered in Stamford, Conn., Towers Perrin operates offices in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Latin America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. The firm also supports global, nonprofit organizations, including Save the Children and ProLiteracy Worldwide.