TMP Worldwide Announces 2-for-1 Stock Split

New York, NY – January 11, 2000 – TMP Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq: TMPW; ASX: TMP), owner of Monster.com, the Internet's leading career portal; one of the world's largest recruitment agencies; and the world's largest Yellow Pages advertising agency, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 2-for-1 stock split in the form of a stock dividend on the Company's outstanding common stock.

The stock dividend is payable February 29, 2000, to stockholders of record as of February 16, 2000.

Andy McKelvey, Chairman and CEO of TMP Worldwide, stated, "The decision to effect a stock split at this time reflects our strong performance to-date, which we believe has been driven largely by TMP's growing Internet revenues. We feel this action has the potential to enhance the liquidity of our stock and broaden ownership."

Special Note

This release contains forward-looking statements regarding future performance of the company. The achievement of such results is subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including changes in economic and market conditions, management of growth and other factors outside the Company's control, including factors discussed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect management's analysis only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date hereof.

About TMP Worldwide

Founded in 1967, TMP Worldwide, now with more than 6,400 employees in 25 countries, is the on-line recruitment leader, one of the world's largest recruitment advertising agencies, and one of the world's largest search and selection agencies. TMP Worldwide, headquartered in New York, is also the world's largest yellow page advertising agency and a provider of direct marketing services. The Company's clients include more than 90 of the Fortune 100 and more than 450 of the Fortune 500 companies.

Monster.com (www.monster.com), the flagship product of the Interactive Division of TMP Worldwide, is the leading, global on-line network for careers, connecting the most progressive companies with the most qualified career-minded individuals. Monster.com is committed to leading the market by offering innovative technology and superior services that give consumers and businesses more control over the recruiting process. The Monster.com network currently consists of websites in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Australia, Belgium, France, Singapore and New Zealand. More information about Monster.com is available at www.monster.com or by calling 1-800-MONSTER.