COMSYS Offers Transition Assistance to Employers of Reservists Called to Active Duty; New Program to Provide IT Replacement and Two Weeks Free Knowledge Transfer.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 10, 2003

COMSYS Information Technology Services Inc., a national leading provider of information technology staffing, services and solutions, announced today a special nationwide program to assist employers of reservists called to active duty. Recognizing that companies, as well as reservists, face challenges in the event of U.S. military action, COMSYS will provide two weeks of free IT services for side-by-side knowledge transfer between a COMSYS consultant and the employee-reservist in an IT position.

COMSYS will fill a position with a consultant while a member of the National Guard or Reserve fulfills his or her military obligations. One week of free services will be scheduled at the start of the assignment and one at the close. The program is being introduced to help reduce some of the costs associated with the temporary leave of absence.

COMSYS Senior Vice President Jim Klauber said employers of reservists often face a variety of financial and management issues. "Special arrangements must be made to prevent absences from creating undue hardship. A strain on operational resources can be compounded by unexpected training costs, resulting in a loss of productivity," Klauber said.

As soon as an employer receives notification of a reservist's military orders, COMSYS will find a qualified replacement. When the reservist returns from duty, COMSYS will help transition project duties back to the employee over a one-week period -- at no further cost or obligation to the employer. This special offer eliminates a possible "double pay" scenario required to give adequate training and knowledge transfer.

"To be prepared is at the heart of any company's contingency plan," said COMSYS President and CEO Mike Willis. "It can be difficult to cope when an employee in a strategic position is on leave, but civilian employment and reserve duty need not be in conflict. Our transition assistance program ensures that companies can rise to any challenge, even in times of crisis."

Some limitations and criteria apply to be eligible for the free services. For more information, contact a COMSYS office in Albany, Atlanta, Austin, Birmingham, Chicago, Cleveland, Colorado Springs/Denver, Columbus, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, Orlando, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, Somerset, Washington D.C. or call 877-6COMSYS.