TMP Worldwide Added to Nasdaq-100 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index Tracking Stock

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 2000--TMP Worldwide (NASDAQ: TMPW) today announced that it will be added to the Nasdaq-100 Index(R) effective with the market open on Monday, December 18, 2000. This Index represents 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the National Market tier of The Nasdaq Stock Market and reflects Nasdaq's largest companies across major industry groups, including computer hardware and software, telecommunications, retail/wholesale trade and biotechnology.

In addition, TMP Worldwide's shares will be included in the Nasdaq-100 Index Tracking Stock(SM) (Amex: QQQ) which are securities that represent ownership in the Nasdaq-100 Trust(SM). The Trust holds a portfolio of equity securities that compose the Nasdaq-100 Index and aims to provide investment results that generally correspond with its performance.

Founded in 1967, TMP Worldwide, now with more than 8,750 employees in 30 countries, is the leading global provider of career services and solutions and the parent company to online careers portal Monster(R).com. TMP Worldwide is also the world's largest Recruitment Advertising agency network, and one of the world's largest Executive Search & Executive Selection agencies. TMP Worldwide, headquartered in New York, is also the world's largest Yellow Pages advertising agency and a provider of traditional and interactive direct marketing services. Monster.com (www.monster.com), headquartered in Maynard, Mass, the flagship product of the Interactive Division of TMP Worldwide, is the leading global career portal on the web. 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 company also owns Monstermoving.com (www.monstermoving.com), one of the world's largest online marketplaces for relocation information, services and moving-related decision support tools. TMP Worldwide'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

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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