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Partnership will provide actionable business information to help companies strategically align
people practices with corporate initiatives for the greatest impact to service and revenue

Portland, Ore and Dallas – August 25, 2003 – Unicru, Inc. and People Report™ today announced they will partner to provide benchmark information regarding people practices across service industries, giving these businesses strategic information about the impact of hiring decisions on corporate business performance. The partnership, focused on broadening available and relevant human capital metrics, is being launched with People Report’s Survey of Unit Level Employment Practices, a comprehensive research survey that benchmarks best practices and critical issues related to both unit level management and unit level hourly employees. The Unicru Center of Excellence, which focuses on workforce analytics and optimization, will team with People Report analysts in the publication of the survey findings and outcomes.

Maureen Underwood, vice president of human resources for Bennigan’s Grill and Tavern states, “People Report’s comprehensive benchmark reports and research coupled with Unicru’s closed-loop data expertise is a natural partnership which will undoubtedly give companies the insight needed to create a competitive advantage through their workforce.”

Joni Thomas Doolin, chief executive officer and founder of People Report stated that, “Developing actionable human capital metrics that our members can use to improve their businesses is one of our primary goals. We are delighted that our partnership with Unicru will allow us to reach more broadly into the entire service sector, enabling us to provide a comprehensive and updated picture of the workforce issues impacting managers and employees.”

The 2003 Survey of Unit Level Employment Practices research study addresses and benchmarks best practices in the areas of training, retention, cost of turnover, compensation, benefits, recruiting practices, work place safety, community involvement and other important issues related to both unit level management and unit level hourly employees. The study includes leading chain and independent restaurateurs, and leading retail, drugstore and grocery chains. Results will be available November 2003.

Unicru’s Workforce Selection System for Casual Dining
The Unicru system enables restaurants to consistently apply best hiring practices across all locations, giving managers more time to focus on guest satisfaction by enabling them to more quickly and efficiently hire the candidates that provide an excellent guest experience. The Unicru system lowers hiring and labor costs by presenting only the best candidates to management, streamlining tax credits, screening applicants and stops the payment of non-qualifying unemployment claims. Offered in English and Spanish, the system also features job-specific employee selection modules which focus on the key personality traits and skills associated with job success within managerial, front- and back-of-house positions.

About People Report
People Report is the foremost provider of human resource metrics, benchmarks, trends and best people practices for the foodservice industry. Acknowledged by the National Restaurant Association and the NRA Educational Foundation as an expert in workforce practices, this innovative research and consulting practice publishes quarterly and annual reports for its members that track, analyze and benchmark the people side of the P&L. Widely recognized by executives as a credible, confidential and timely resource. Key research components include: recruiting, hiring and training practices, compensation and benefits, diversity, turnover rates and costs and business outcomes related to workforce issues. For more information visit www.peoplereport.com.

Unicru is the leading provider of Workforce Selection and Optimization solutions that enable enterprises to efficiently attract and systematically select world-class employees. Through its comprehensive Web-based service, Unicru evaluates over six million job applicants a year for their prospective productivity, reliability, and job fit. Unicru combines scientifically-proven employee selection assessments, applicant recruitment, hiring management decision support, and complete data capture for measurement and continuous improvement of business results for over 60 enterprises and brands including Albertsons, Bennigan’s, Universal Studios, Blockbuster, Marriott, CVS, Kroger, and Southeastern Freightlines. For more information, visit www.unicru.com.

Unicru and People Report Partner to Provide Advanced Workforce Analysis for Service Industries