PeopleWise Plans Major Announcements At EMA Conference and Exposition, May 3-5, in Orlando.

Business Editors/Internet Writers

HOLLISTER, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 27, 2000

PeopleWise, a leading online pre-employment screening company, plans to announce a significant enhancement to its screening software as well as a major new partnership during the Employment Management Association (EMA) Conference and Exposition May 3-5 in Orlando, Fla.

"With this year's focus on retention and recruitment, the EMA conference provides the perfect forum for us to introduce the newest upgrades to our popular software package," said PeopleWise President Gary Cornick. "We also have selected this time to announce that a major e-commerce company has selected PeopleWise to help them significantly reduce the time it takes to find qualified and credentialed professionals."

The EMA Conference and Exposition annually attracts leading HR professionals who specialize in employment and staffing. The conference features that latest recruitment and retention techniques through workshops, presentations and exhibits.

PeopleWise software allows companies to automate their pre-employment screening process. The software looks like an email account and all applicant information can be sent and received through the computer. The InstaCheck(TM) report is available to the user in seconds and verifies information such as name, aliases, current and previous addresses, social security and telephone numbers. If more information is needed, the search can be elevated to a HireWise(TM) report, which includes national criminal background checks, driving records, credit histories, civil records searches and verification of previous employment, professional licenses and education.

About PeopleWise

PeopleWise(R) is a leading provider of legally compliant, automated pre-employment screening services to the human resources, recruiting and security departments of corporations, government agencies, insurance companies and staffing companies over the Internet. Through the retrieval, analysis and delivery of decision-making data via the Internet, PeopleWise helps employers manage and control the employment liability risks associated with the hiring process and contribute to their overall goal of helping create a better and safer workplace.

PeopleWise has forged close relationships with select partners in the legal, risk management and human resources industries who are market leaders in their respective fields. PeopleWise Business Alliance Partners include Littler Mendelson, the largest U.S. labor law firm; Marsh & McLennan Companies, (NYSE: MMC); TALX Corporation (NASDAQ: TALX); and Best Software (NASDAQ: BEST).

Based in Hollister Calif., PeopleWise has operations in Utah, Texas and Minnesota. For more information about PeopleWise, please visit the company's web site at www.peoplewise.com or call 1.800.631.8777.