8-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report : August 21, 2001
Date of earliest event reported: August 7, 2001

ON ASSIGNMENT, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	0-20540	94-4023433
(State or other	(Commission File	(IRS Employer
jurisdiction of	Number)	Identification No.)
incorporation)
26651 West Agoura Road, Calabasas, California		91302
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (818) 878-7900

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Item 5. Other Events.
	Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
EXHIBIT 99

Item 5. Other Events.

     On August 7, 2001, the Board of Directors of On Assignment, Inc. (the “Company”) elected Dr. Joe Peterson as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and as a member of the Board effective September 1, 2001. The Company previously announced that Dr. Peterson had been hired to succeed H. Tom Buelter after a brief transition period. Mr. Buelter will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board and as a consultant to the Company.

     Also on August 7, 2001, Kathy West, President of the Company, announced her retirement as an officer effective September 1, 2001. Ms. West will continue to serve the Company as a consultant. Dr. Peterson will succeed Ms. West as President.

Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits

     The exhibits accompanying this report are listed in the accompanying Exhibit Index.

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SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	ON ASSIGNMENT, INC.
Date: August 21, 2001	By:
		H. Tom Buelter, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

     The following exhibit is filed herewith.

Exhibit No.	Description
99	Press Release Announcing Election of Dr. Joe Peterson as Chief Executive Officer Effective September 1, 2001.

4 EX-99 3 v75297ex99.htm EXHIBIT 99

ON ASSIGNMENT

Employer of Knowledge Workers

On Assignment, Inc. 26651 West Agoura Road, Calabasas, California 91302
Telephone 818 878 7900, Facsimile 818 878 7930

For Release
August 7, 2001
at 2:00 p.m. PDT

On Assignment, Inc. Announces Election of Dr. Joe Peterson
as Chief Executive Officer Effective September 1, 2001

Calabasas, CA, August 7, 2001— On Assignment, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASGN) today announced that the Board of Directors has elected Dr. Joe Peterson as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and as a member of the Board effective September 1, 2001. H. Tom Buelter, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer made the announcement on behalf of the Board. The Company previously announced that Dr. Peterson had been hired to succeed Mr. Buelter after a brief transition period. Mr. Buelter will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board and as a consultant to the Company. Dr. Peterson will also succeed Kathy West as President of the Company. Ms. West who announced her retirement effective September 1, 2001 has agreed to serve as a consultant to the Company.

Mr. Buelter stated, “We have been extremely impressed by Joe’s understanding of the On Assignment model and the current opportunities available to our organization. Joe’s election as Chief Executive Officer completes the management transition that will permit the Company to build on its past successes.”

Said Dr. Peterson, “I am extremely excited to head such an enthusiastic and experienced senior management team and our outstanding field organization. The team and I and all of our Account Managers and support personnel are committed to continuing to build upon the model and the culture that have made On Assignment an enduring and successful business.”

On Assignment, Inc., through its Lab Support and Healthcare Staffing segments, is a leading provider of temporary professionals to the scientific and healthcare industries. As of June 30, 2001, On Assignment’s branch network encompasses 170 branches in 89 operational markets across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland and Ireland. On Assignment, Inc. common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol ASGN.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Mr. Ronald W. Rudolph
Executive Vice President, Finance
and Chief Financial Officer
(818) 878-7900

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ON ASSIGNMENT FORM 8-K DATED AUGUST 21, 200