Observer Newspapers - June 19, 2002

New Human Resources Information Tool Announced by Administaff

Administaff, Inc. and IBM recently announced the expansion of their marketing relationship to include the launch of HR PowerHouse^SM, an online portal that delivers a wide range of human resources information, tools and expertise to small business owners and the public.

"HR PowerHouse provides a broad-based sampling of Administaff's HR expertise, and we are especially pleased to launch the site with IBM," said Paul J. Sarvadi, Administaff president and chief executive officer. "In addition to providing a valuable service that is available to everyone in the workplace, this new resource further extends the Administaff brand, strengthens our position as a human resources knowledge leader, and serves as a new channel for prospects of Administaff's services."

HR PowerHouse is accessible in the Business Links section of IBM's Small Business Center, located at www.ibm.com/smallbusiness.

"Human resource management is vitally important at every company," said Jay Nalli, vice president, America's Small Business, IBM. "HR PowerHouse, on IBM's small business Web site, provides an informative source of human resources information."

HR PowerHouse features six primary sections:

• Personnel Guide - A management tool packed with process maps and summaries, and best practices.
• Ask the Pros - Administaff professionals respond to general queries about compensation, employee relations, safety, training, and recruiting and selection in this interactive section.
• HR PowerTools - Includes tools provided by Administaff and various public sources to support business owners, administrative personnel and HR practitioners.
• State-by-State Guide - Topics such as occupational safety and health plans, workers' compensation programs, minimum wage laws, economy and career information are covered in this section along with links to state HR resources.
• In the News - Top HR stories are provided on a timely and topical basis, including such areas as benefits, compensation, equal employment opportunity matters, employee relations, HR litigation, market research, payroll, recruiting and selection, safety and health, small business and training.
• FAQs - This "Why can't I?" section provides answers to basic questions about key HR issues.

HR PowerHouse also provides information in various subsections, including HR Blunders, Hot Issues, Common Mistakes, Smart Biz Alerts and Best Practices.

In addition to the IBM Web site, HR PowerHouse is accessible via Administaff's home page at www.administaff.com. Administaff also expects that HR PowerHouse will soon become available through the Web sites of other alliance companies.

HR PowerHouse represents the third component of Administaff's comprehensive eBusiness strategy. Initiated in 1998, this strategy was designed to increase the value of the company's services, as well as establish an online community to foster relationships among providers, clients, employees and employees' families. Prior to the launch of HR PowerHouse as the company's eContent platform, Administaff was already delivering online services to client companies and worksite employees through its eService platform, Employee Service Center^SM, and its eCommerce platform, My MarketPlace^SM. Among the many alliance companies represented on My MarketPlace, IBM provides Administaff clients and employees with special offers and discounts on computer hardware and accessories.

With 80 years of leadership in helping businesses innovate, IBM is the world's largest information technology company. IBM is a leading provider of e-business solutions and is dedicated to helping customers, IBM Business Partners, and developers leverage the potential of the Internet and network computing across a wide range of businesses and industries. IBM offers a host of cross-industry and industry-specific solutions designed to meet the needs of growing companies. IBM's Small Business Center Web site provides information, special pricing and promotions on IBM products and services, as well as solutions, testimonials and a monthly focus on technology themes, specifically designed to meet the needs of small business customers.

For additional information, please visit www.ibm.com/smallbusiness.

For additional information, visit Administaff's Web site at www.administaff.com.

Reprinted with permission from Observer Newspapers, June 19, 2002.