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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=5><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>  </B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>Washington, D.C. 20549  </B></FONT></P>

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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=5><B>FORM 8-K<BR>  </B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>CURRENT REPORT  </B></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934  </B></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B> Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 13, 2002  </B></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=5><B>ALTERNATIVE RESOURCES CORPORATION<BR>  </B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) </FONT></P>

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<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2>(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>(847) 381-6701</B></FONT></P>

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Current Report of Form 8-K  </B></FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On June&nbsp;13, 2002, Alternative Resources Corporation announced the retirement of Ray Hipp as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On
July&nbsp;1, 2002, Alternative Resources Corporation announced the appointment of George W. Watts as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr.&nbsp;Watts was also appointed to
the Board of Directors. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibits. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;99.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Press
Release issued on June&nbsp;13, 2002. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;99.2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Press
Release issued on July&nbsp;1, 2002. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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
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/s/&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>STEVEN PURCELL</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE><FONT SIZE=2> Steven Purcell<BR>
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<TD WIDTH="42%"><FONT SIZE=2>Date: July&nbsp;2, 2002</FONT></TD>
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Press Release issued on June&nbsp;13, 2002.</FONT></TD>
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Press Release issued on July&nbsp;1, 2002.</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>CONTACT:<BR>
Steven Purcell<BR>
Chief Financial Officer<BR>
(847) 381-6701, Ext. 4251  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  </B></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B> CEO OF ALTERNATIVE RESOURCES CORPORATION ANNOUNCES<BR>
RETIREMENT AT ANNUAL MEETING  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>BARRINGTON, IL, June&nbsp;13, 2002&#151;Alternative Resources Corporation (ARC) (OTC BB: ALRC) </B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>Ray Hipp
today announced at the Company's annual meeting that he would be retiring as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Mr.&nbsp;Hipp has been working with the Company's Board of
Directors over the last several months on a succession plan. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr.&nbsp;Hipp
commented, "I believe the Company is positioned to take advantage of the much anticipated industry upturn and that now would be an appropriate time to transition to new
leadership." </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
Company indicated that the Board is in the final stages of evaluating candidates to replace Mr.&nbsp;Hipp and a successor is expected to be named shortly. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>About ARC  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ARC is a leading provider of information technology management and staffing services. The company has developed a significant, high quality business in the IT
staffing industry with an emphasis on Help Desk, Desktop Support and Technology Deployment Service offerings. The company also has a consulting practice that supports those service offerings. The
company operates through 41 field offices and with approximately 80 personnel in
field sales, supported by 55 recruiters and its unique organization of over 50 client support managers. The company serves Fortune 1000 and mid-sized clients throughout the US and Canada. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Except
for historical information, all of the statements, expectations and assumptions contained in the foregoing are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual future results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward looking statements, including, but not limited to attract and retain qualified
technology professionals, to initiate and develop client relationships, to identify and respond to trends in information technology, to gain market acceptance of service offerings, to complete cost
reductions and competitive influences as well as other risks described from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the company has used its best
efforts to be accurate in making those forward-looking statements, there can be no assurance that the assumptions made by management will materialize. In addition, the information set forth in the
company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December&nbsp;31, 2001, describes certain additional risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary materially from the future results
covered in such forward-looking statements. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise or update the forward looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise.
The above statements are based exclusively on current expectations and do not include the potential impact of any business combinations or divestitures that may be completed after the date of this
release. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>CONTACT:<BR>
Steven Purcell<BR>
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(847) 381-6701, Ext. 4251  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  </B></FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B> ALTERNATIVE RESOURCES CORPORATION ANNOUNCES<BR>
THE APPOINTMENT OF GEORGE W. WATTS AS<BR>
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUITVE OFFICER  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>BARRINGTON, IL, July&nbsp;1, 2002&#151;Alternative Resources Corporation (ARC) (OTC BB: ALRC) </B></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>ARC today
announced the appointment of George W. Watts as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr.&nbsp;Watts was also appointed to the Board of Directors. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr.&nbsp;Watts
has significant experience in sales, business-to-business outsourcing, turnarounds, corporate change and strategic business development. Prior to joining ARC,
Mr.&nbsp;Watts was President and Chief Executive Officer of Ranger Partners Group, an affiliate of Ranger Aerospace providing strategic consulting and business development services. Additionally,
Mr.&nbsp;Watts worked with the company shortly after its inception and for five years helping to build its sales and management team. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr.&nbsp;Watts
holds a Doctoral Degree in Psychology from the College of William and Mary and BS and MS degrees in Psychology from James Madison University. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr.&nbsp;Charles
W. Sweet, Chairman of the Board of ARC commented that, "We are excited about having George join ARC. His experience and background in sales, sales management and
motivation, coupled with his knowledge of ARC, will allow the company to fully exploit its potential." </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;George
Watts commented that "ARC is widely recognized as a high quality outsourcing partner for information technology solutions in numerous industries. The company is well poised for
growth and expansion. With
continued focus on our customer's needs we will be well prepared to capitalize on the anticipated economic rebound". </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>About ARC  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ARC is a leading provider of information technology management and staffing services. The company has developed a significant, high quality business in the IT
staffing industry with an emphasis on Help Desk, Desktop Support and Technology Deployment Service offerings. The company also has a consulting practice that supports those service offerings. The
company operates through 41 field offices and with approximately 80 personnel in field sales, supported by 55 recruiters and its unique organization of over 50 client support managers. The company
serves Fortune 1000 and mid-sized clients throughout the US and Canada. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Except
for historical information, all of the statements, expectations and assumptions contained in the foregoing are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual future results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward looking statements, including, but not limited to attract and retain qualified
technology professionals, to initiate and develop client relationships, to identify and respond to trends in information technology, to gain market acceptance of service offerings, to complete cost
reductions and competitive influences as well as other risks described from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the company has used its best
efforts to be accurate in making those forward-looking statements, there can be no assurance that the assumptions made by management will materialize. In addition, the information set forth in the
company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December&nbsp;31, 2001, describes certain additional risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary materially from the future results
covered in such forward-looking statements. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise or update the forward looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise.
The above statements are based exclusively on current expectations and do not include the potential impact of any business combinations or divestitures that may be completed after the date of this
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