TMP Worldwide Launches Job VIPeR

New Single Point Distribution Software simplifies the job posting process by reducing time, controlling costs, and empowering HR professionals like never before

NEW YORK, Jul 8, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) --TMP Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: TMPW), the world's leading supplier of human capital solutions, including the pre-eminent Internet career portal Monster(R), today announced the launch of their newest interactive product, Job VIPeR (Volume Internet Posting e-Resource).

Through Job VIPeR, HR professionals can now post a job to multiple sites in a matter of minutes. Job VIPeR was created to dramatically reduce the time involved for posting a job to multiple job related websites, making more efficient the true potential of the Internet as a recruiting tool.

According to Janine Buellesbach, Sr. Vice President Global Interactive for TMP Worldwide, "By acting as a central management conduit to the universe of boards available, Job VIPeR makes this process much more effective and efficient for the HR community. It's been described as 'Point, Click, Done' and it really is that simple."

The software was originally created as a tool for the account service group of TMP Worldwide. The system was so popular and so effective that a version was created to serve corporate employers directly. Users can post jobs to multiple websites, control overall costs, even create custom media plans right from their desktop. Job VIPeR is so user friendly that even the most sophisticated functions can be utilized within minutes of an initial visit.

TMP has developed key relationships with Applicant Tracking System (ATS) vendors and job sites alike, securing Job VIPeR's ability to work seamlessly with their system.

The true power of any web-based system is its ability to upgrade; when new features are added to Job VIPeR, the partnered ATS system can quickly and easily experience the benefit. Job VIPeR uses standard Microsoft development tools and platforms; and leverages multiple technologies, including HR-XML standards to ensure fast and seamless integration with partnered Applicant Tracking Systems and destination job sites.

Availability

The Job VIPeR product is available today from TMP Worldwide. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Jill Erickson, VP Interactive at 312-321-5811 or by visiting http://www.jobviper.com.

About TMP Worldwide

Founded in 1967, TMP Worldwide Inc., with more than 10,000 employees in 33 countries, is the online recruitment leader, 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 direct marketing services. The Company's clients include more than 90 of the Fortune 100 and more than 490 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.

Monster, headquartered in Maynard, Mass., is the leading global careers website, recording over 46.1 million unique visits during the month of May 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.

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CONTACT:

Weber Shandwick, New York
Christian Harper, 212/445-8135
Charper@webershandwick.com
or
TMP Worldwide, New York
Dan Bustillos, 212/351-7084
dan.bustillos@tmp.com