Monster.com and Robert Half International Unveil New Salary Center; Microsite Provides 'At Your Fingertips' Salary Calculator and Career Advice

MAYNARD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 2, 2000--Monster(R).com, the leading global online careers site and flagship brand of TMP Worldwide (NASDAQ:TMPW)(ASX:TMP), today announced that the company has teamed with Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE:RHI), the leading provider of specialized staffing services worldwide, to launch a new microsite. The new Salary Center, at http://salarycenter.monster.com, contains compensation ranges from RHI for an array of professions, delivered through an interactive salary calculator. The Salary Center also contains career management and compensation-related tips, articles, chats and a message board.

"In today's competitive job market, companies are striving to recruit candidates with generous compensation packages, flexible work schedules and special perks. To capitalize on this unprecedented opportunity, job seekers need an unbiased source to determine their worth and thereby strengthen their negotiation skills," said Jeff Taylor, CEO of Monster.com. "We are excited to partner with Robert Half International on this unique Salary Center, which joins our growing collection of content and tools which make Monster.com a lifetime career management resource."

"We are pleased to share Robert Half International's longstanding salary survey expertise with the visitors of Monster.com and its affiliate sites," said Max Messmer, chairman and chief executive officer of Robert Half International Inc. "The Salary Center offers job seekers a convenient, interactive tool to quickly calculate their fair market value, gain invaluable career advice honed over our 52-year history and to respond directly to Robert Half International's thousands of current job postings."

The Salary Center features Robert Half International Inc.'s hiring and compensation research data, which has been gathered annually by the company for more than 30 years. This information is used by the U.S. Department of Labor in preparation of its bestselling Occupational Outlook Handbook.

The Salary Center features:

  • The Salary Calculator. This interactive tool is based on extensive research from Robert Half International Inc. on salary ranges for thousands of jobs in the financial, technology, office support, legal and creative fields.

  • Articles, Career Tips and Advice. In addition to salaries, the Salary Center contains valuable information on compensation, including salary research and negotiation, benefits, bonuses and stock options. Job seekers can find advice on how to evaluate and compare job offers, negotiate a raise or relocation package and identify the hottest job markets.

  • "Money Talks" Message Board. This online community, moderated by an RHI salary and career expert, provides job seekers with a forum to ask questions, share success stories, address concerns and discuss compensation-related issues.

  • Live Online Chats. Industry experts from Robert Half International Inc. will conduct monthly chats relating to hiring, compensation and career management trends, allowing users to ask questions and obtain answers in real time.

About Monster.com

Monster.com, headquartered in Maynard, Mass., is the leading global careers Web site, recording over 15.3 million unique visits during the month of July 2000 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 and Ireland. More information about Monster.com is available at www.monster.com or by calling 1-800-MONSTER. Monster.com is the flagship brand of the Interactive Division of TMP Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: "TMPW"; ASX: "TMP").

About TMP Worldwide

Founded in 1967, TMP Worldwide Inc., now with more than 7,600 employees in 29 countries, is the online recruitment leader, the world's largest recruitment advertising agency network, and one of the world's largest search and selection agencies. TMP Worldwide Inc., 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.

About Robert Half International

Robert Half International Inc. (RHI) pioneered the concept of specialized staffing in 1948 and remains the leader in the field. Its business units include Accountemps(R), Robert Half(R) and RHI Management Resources(R), for temporary, full-time and project professionals, respectively, in the fields of accounting and finance; OfficeTeam(R), for highly skilled temporary administrative support personnel; RHI Consulting(R), for information technology professionals; The Affiliates(R), for legal personnel; and The Creative GroupSM, for advertising, marketing and web design professionals. Earlier this year, Robert Half International appeared on the Forbes "Platinum List" of top business services firms for investor returns and growth. And Fortune magazine included the company on its roster of "America's Most Admired Companies," ranking it number one among all temporary staffing firms for the second consecutive year. RHI serves its clients and candidates through more than 270 offices worldwide and through online job search services at its divisional web sites, all of which can be accessed at www.rhii.com.

Special Note:

The above statements include forward-looking statements based on current management expectations. Factors that could cause future results to differ from these expectations include the following: risks associated with acquisitions, competition and seasonality. Additional factors are described in the company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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CONTACT: Kelly Sullivan The Weber Group 617-520-7239 ksullivan@webergroup.com or Emily McKittrick Monster.com 978-461-8715 emckittr@monster.com or Reesa Staten Robert Half International Inc 650-234-6241 reesa.staten@rhii.com