Former Labor Secretary Named 'Dot Columnist' at Monster.com

MAYNARD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 14, 2001--One of the nation's foremost experts on American workforce and workplace issues has joined Monster(R).com, the leading online global careers site and flagship brand of TMP Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: TMPW). Alexis M. Herman, U.S. Secretary of Labor during President Clinton's second term, will write a special monthly column for various Monster.com communities.

"Alexis is the ultimate career counselor, having spent her entire adult life advocating employment, training and diversity opportunities for all workers," said Jeff Taylor, CEO of Monster.com. "Alexis' column--a hybrid of straight-shooting career advice and thoughtful policy analysis--will be of interest and benefit to everyone who logs on to Monster.com . . . job seekers, as well as employers. I'm thrilled that she's joining us as a monthly dot columnist."

Herman's first column, "Is America suffering from a dot complex?" will appear as part of the just launched Shakeout 2001 (http://internet.monster.com/specialreport), a special area within Monster.com dedicated to providing support, resources and advice for workers affected by the dotcom fallout. Other columns will explore the changing dynamics of the workplace, the new "face" of work, the emerging trends linked to work/family issues, and other important topics facing workers and employers today.

"The internet is a powerful . . . and surprisingly personal way to communicate today. That's why I'm delighted to share my thoughts and ideas about work and worker issues with the Monster.com community," Alexis Herman said. "I'm looking forward to exploring the trends-some exciting and some of the most talked about-that are affecting the workplace. And I'm excited about engaging the Monster.com community in these discussions and debates."

About Monster.com

Monster.com, headquartered in Maynard, Mass., is the leading global careers Web site, recording over 23.6 million unique visits during the month of February 2001 according to independent research conducted by I/PRO. Monster.com connects the most progressive companies with the most qualified career-minded individuals, offering innovative technology and superior services that give them more control over the recruiting process. The Monster.com global network consists of local content and language sites in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, France, Germany, Ireland, Spain, Luxembourg, and India. More information about Monster.com is available at www.monster.com or by calling 1-800-MONSTER.

About TMP Worldwide

Founded in 1967, TMP Worldwide Inc., with more than 9,500 employees in 32 countries, is the online recruitment leader, the world's largest Recruitment Advertising agency network, and one of the world's largest Executive Search and Executive Selection agencies. TMP Worldwide, headquartered in New York, is also the world's largest Yellow Pages advertising agency and a provider of direct marketing services. The company's clients include more than 90 of the Fortune 100 and more than 480 of the Fortune 500 companies. More information about TMP Worldwide is available at www.tmp.com.

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