ADMINISTAFF ANNOUNCES ALLIANCE WITH FTD.COM

HOUSTON, TX – December 12, 2000 – Administaff, Inc. (NYSE: ASF), the nation’s leading Professional Employer Organization (PEO), today announced an alliance with FTD.COM (NASDAQ: EFTD), an Internet and telephone marketer of more than 1,000 unique floral arrangements and specialty gifts for the holidays and other occasions.

Under the terms of the agreement, Administaff’s clients and employees will receive special pricing and have access to FTD.COM products and services through a co-branded FTD.COM web site accessible through bizzportSM, Administaff’s eCommerce portal. FTD.COM offers unique gift options such as floral bouquets and plants, gourmet foods, bath and beauty products, wine accessories, crystal items and collectibles, sports gift baskets and travel accessories.

"Administaff is constantly seeking alliances that will offer clients and employees services that can enhance both their professional and personal lives," said Paul J. Sarvadi, president and chief executive officer of Administaff. "During holiday seasons and other special occasions, FTD.COM can save our clients time and money by allowing them to purchase flowers and gifts online."

"We are pleased to be able to offer our services to Administaff and its clients," said Michael J. Soenen, president and chief executive officer of FTD.COM. "Offering a variety of gift ideas, perfect for any occasion, FTD.COM is easy to use and offers customers a quick, convenient shopping experience."

About FTD.COM
FTD.COM is an Internet and telephone marketer of flowers and specialty gifts. Founded by FTD, the world’s largest floral services organization, FTD.COM sells directly to consumers through its web site and the 1-800-SEND-FTD telephone number. Utilizing FTD florists who adhere to the highest quality and service standards, FTD.COM provides same-day delivery of floral orders to nearly 100 percent of the U.S. population. FTD.COM offers more than 1,000 unique floral arrangements and specialty gifts for holidays and other occasions. Additional information about FTD.COM, including investor relations, is available at the company’s web site at www.FTD.COM.

About Administaff
Administaff is a leading personnel management company that serves as a full-service human resources department for small and medium-sized businesses throughout the United States. With 1999 revenues of $2.3 billion, Administaff ranks No. 615 on the Fortune 1000 list. The company also is included for the second consecutive year on Fortune’s list of "America’s Most Admired Companies" and for the third consecutive year on the Information Week 500 list of leading information technology innovators.

Administaff’s Personnel Management System includes employment administration, benefits management, government compliance, recruiting and selection, employer liability management, training and development, performance management and owner support. These core services are complemented by an eBusiness strategy that includes Administaff Assistant®, an eService platform that provides clients and worksite employees with information and resources to help maximize the benefit of their Administaff services; and bizzportSM, an eCommerce portal that features value-added products and services from best-of-class providers such as American Express, Aon Enterprise, AT&T, Bank One, Best Upon Request, CorporateGifts.com, Dell, Forrester Research, IBM, MobShop Network, MovingStation, Spiegel, Virtual Growth and Works.com.

Administaff has 30 sales offices in 17 major markets. For additional information, visit the company’s web site at www.administaff.com.

(Note: The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Therefore, the actual results of future events described in such forward-looking statements could differ materially from those stated in such forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are: (i) regulatory and tax developments; (ii) changes in Administaff’s direct costs and operating expenses; (iii) the estimated costs and effectiveness of capital projects and investments in technology and infrastructure; (iv) Administaff’s ability to effectively implement its eBusiness strategy; (v) the effectiveness of Administaff’s sales and marketing efforts, including the company’s marketing arrangements with other companies; and (vi) changes in the competitive environments in the PEO industry. These factors are described in further detail in Administaff’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.)