TALX Inks Contract with NextJob; Launches 'TALX Reemployment Services'

Leader in Tax Management Services and Innovator in Outplacement Join Forces to Expedite Reemployment

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- TALX, provider of Equifax Workforce Solutions and a leader in human resource and payroll-related services, announced today that it has contracted with NextJob, Inc., a pacesetter in employee outplacement and coaching services, to launch a multi-faceted reemployment service to TALX unemployment clients.

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The service, named "TALX Reemployment Services," is designed to help TALX 's unemployment clients find gainful employment for displaced workers. TALX is first to market with this comprehensive service which utilizes a combination of tools such as one-on-one coaching, software training, resume writing, and programs for improving interviewing and networking skills. The service is being offered as an added benefit to TALX's unemployment clients through the company's Tax Management Services unit.

NextJob's role is to help candidates connect with a good job quickly. Using TALX's service, employers are able to arrange expert job search training for former employees that is user-friendly for all levels.

"This is clearly a 'win-win' for our unemployment clients and for the individuals impacted by a down-sizing," said Joyce Dear, Chief Operating Officer, Tax Management Services, TALX. "With the challenges of today's economic environment, we know it is even more important to help impacted individuals find meaningful employment and get back on their feet quickly. NextJob is ideally suited to help us with this service and assist our unemployment clients to maximize opportunities for displaced workers. Our clients are able to justify up-front expenses due to reduced unemployment costs, and we have the great privilege of seeing our clients help former employees walk confidently back into the workplace."

John Courtney, President, NextJob, adds: "Our mission to help reduce unemployment in the U.S. by providing effective, affordable resources for job seekers is clearly shared by TALX. We are delighted that a company of their caliber has selected our firm to assist their unemployment client base with our reemployment services. Together with TALX, we will help many of those affected by unemployment overcome their challenges."

TALX will begin bringing this valuable reemployment solution to its clients in October 2009.

TALX offers outsourcing solutions in three critical tax-related areas to offer clients a more comprehensive approach to managing their respective tax liabilities and risk.

Unemployment Cost Management:

Provides flexible solutions for organizations of all sizes. TALX lowers unemployment costs by streamlining day-to-day unemployment claims processing, conducting benefit charge recoveries, and assisting with the hearing and appeals process. Utilizing expertise and management tools critical for success, TALX partners with clients to recommend ongoing improvements to their internal processes.

Employment Tax Services:

TALX offers comprehensive consulting to manage employment tax liabilities, strengthen pay practices, and identify refund opportunities. These services are especially beneficial to employers in the areas of mergers, acquisitions, best practice and other employment tax issues.

Tax Credits and Incentives

Using a systematic approach, TALX identifies applicable federal, state and local programs and manages tax credit and incentive processing for organizations that experience large capital investments, location expansion, employee growth or high turnover.

About TALX:

TALX, a subsidiary of Equifax Inc., is a leader in human resource and payroll-related services, based in St. Louis. TALX holds a leadership position in automated employment and income verification as well as unemployment tax management. TALX provides over 9,000 clients, including three-fourths of Fortune 500 companies, with Web-based services focused in three employment-related areas: hiring, pay reporting and compliance. Hiring services include assessments and talent acquisition, onboarding, and tax credits and incentives. Pay reporting services include electronic time tracking, paperless pay and W-2 management. Compliance services include employment and income verifications through The Work Number, unemployment tax management and I-9 management.

Equifax is a global leader in information solutions, empowering businesses and consumers with information they can trust. Equifax is a member of Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500® Index. Its common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol EFX.

For more information about TALX, access the TALX website at www.talx.com, or visit the Equifax website at www.equifax.com.

SOURCE Equifax