Monster.com extends Asia Pacific growth strategy

MAYNARD, Mass. (BUSINESS WIRE) — Monster(R).com, a leading global online careers site and flagship brand of TMP Worldwide Inc., announced the next phase in the expansion of Monster.com’s Asia-Pacific network with the launch of Monsterindia.com; it will be operated as part of a joint venture with Australia’s premiere Internet portfolio business ecorp. Monster.com’s launch in India is an important and strategic move as TMP Worldwide further strengthens its position as the world’s leading supplier of human capital solutions, the company said. In 2000, TMP Worldwide entered the Indian market with the acquisition of People.com, a business based in the United States and India which provides and places IT professionals worldwide. Monster.com’s launch in India introduces TMP’s interactive services to all Indian job seekers and employers.