Monster Introduces HMonster in Response to Healthcare Industry Staffing Shortage

Launched in conjunction with Nurses Week, the site features more than 75 healthcare-specific job search categories to more effectively match job seekers and employers

MAYNARD, Mass., May 6, 2002 (BW HealthWire) -- As the healthcare industry continues to battle through a severe staffing shortage, Monster(R) today announced HMonster (http://hmonster.com), an online recruiting destination that offers healthcare professionals in all disciplines the career management tools they need to take control of the recruiting process, while providing employers with a more effective way to reach a diverse pool of candidates seeking job opportunities. Guided by an industry advisory board comprised of experienced healthcare professionals from respected organizations, HMonster is backed by the strength of Monster's brand and technology infrastructure, and features the benefits of a niche healthcare recruiting site. Monster is the leading global online careers site and flagship brand of TMP Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: TMPW).

"Eighty-five percent of healthcare workers have Internet access, refuting the misconception that these professionals are not online," said Steve Pogorzelski, Monster's president North America. "Now more than ever, Internet recruiting is becoming a valued resource in a field typically known for its traditional recruiting tactics. There is a tremendous opportunity for Monster to help healthcare professionals manage their careers, while at the same time providing employers with a cost effective way to attract much-needed talent."

Greg Sophis, Pharmacy Director, Mount Auburn Hospital and HMonster advisory board member, commented, "As one of the worst staffing shortages in history continues to plague the industry, healthcare employers need to consider all of their options, including the Internet, for finding workers that match their requirements. Likewise, the Internet provides a viable resource for job seekers looking for opportunities and career management information."

For Job Seekers

With more than 75 new search categories, job seekers can easily locate opportunities in a variety of healthcare fields based on detailed categorization found on HMonster. For example, healthcare professionals seeking nursing opportunities can choose up to 40 specific nursing categories, such as Critical Care, Emergency, and Infection Control, while radiology professionals can select up to 11 targeted options within the radiology category, such as CT/MRI and Sonography.

HMonster empowers healthcare professionals to manage and advance their careers. The site offers easy access to thousands of healthcare opportunities and a comprehensive suite of resources, including daily news and headlines, industry articles, a salary wizard, third-party industry expert advice, message boards, and school and licensing board information. Customized homepages allow job seekers to quickly retrieve relevant content by the healthcare discipline they specify. At launch these include Med/Lab Technology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Radiology, Social Services and Therapy Services, all of which can be accessed with one click from the HMonster homepage. In addition, based on individually specified criteria, job seekers can receive "Job Alerts" notifying them via email when a pertinent opportunity is posted.

For Employers

HMonster is a more cost-effective method than traditional recruitment advertising to find, attract and hire a diverse pool of healthcare professionals, thus increasing employers' ROI. New job search categories enable employers to specifically target their job postings. Additionally, all employers gain free access to Monster Office HQ, an online office designed to help streamline the entire hiring/recruiting process. Employers save time spent previously posting opportunities, contacting potential applicants and managing correspondence.

About Monster

Monster, headquartered in Maynard, Mass., is the leading global careers website, recording over 43 million unique visits during the month of March 2002 according to independent research conducted by I/PRO. Monster 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 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, Scotland, Germany, Ireland, Spain, Luxembourg, India, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Switzerland, and Finland. Monster is the official online career management services sponsor of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games and 2002 and 2004 U.S. Olympic Teams. More information about Monster is available at www.monster.com or by calling 1-800-MONSTER.

About TMP Worldwide

Founded in 1967, TMP Worldwide Inc., with more than 11,000 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. In June 2001, TMP Worldwide was added to the S&P 500 Index. More information about TMP Worldwide is available at www.tmp.com.

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