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Attention Business Editors
Workbrain CEO Receives National Recognition For Technology Innovation
Ernst & Young award recognizes entrepreneurial vision
and technology achievement
TORONTO, Nov. 8 /CNW/ - Workbrain Corporation (TSX: WB) today announced
that David Ossip, the company's founder, president and CEO, has received Ernst
& Young's Special Citation for Technology Innovation. The national award was
presented at last week's E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year gala event held in
Ottawa.
In an address to Mr. Ossip, Ernst & Young described the Special Citation
as "recognition of the tremendous entrepreneurial vision, seamless team work
and relentless pursuit of success that makes you one of Canada's great
entrepreneurs."
"Technology is at the heart of what we do at Workbrain," said Mr. Ossip.
"I am proud to accept this award on behalf of Workbrain employees, who
dedicate themselves to building technology solutions that help our clients
manage their businesses more effectively."
Workbrain Corporation develops and deploys software solutions that
optimize workforce processes such as employee scheduling, time and attendance
and business intelligence. Workbrain has also been recognized as one of
Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies and listed as one of Profit magazine's Hot
50 growth companies in 2004. Fortune 500 companies such as Delphi Corporation,
General Mills, and United Airlines use Workbrain's industry-specific solutions
to optimize workforce processes.
Mr. Ossip's accomplishments at the helm of Workbrain also earned him a
2004 Ernst & Young Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year(R) award. The prestigious
award honors entrepreneurs who have demonstrated extraordinary success in
areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to the
community.
"These distinctions are a fitting recognition of David's tremendous
achievements in the field of enterprise workforce management," said Roger
Martin, chair of Workbrain's Board of Directors and Dean of the Rotman School
of Management at the University of Toronto. "When he founded Workbrain in
1999, David demonstrated the vision to answer a market need as well as the
creativity and conviction to take action on his insight. His innovation and
leadership, combined with the dedication of the Workbrain team, has enabled
Workbrain to establish itself as one of North America's fastest growing
technology companies."
About Workbrain
Workbrain develops, markets, implements and supports software that helps
large organizations optimally deploy and manage their workforces. Customers
such as British Airways, Kohler Company and TJX Companies have chosen
Workbrain's industry-focused workforce management solutions to automate labor
forecasting, employee schedule optimization, time and attendance, employee
self-service, and workforce analytics. For more information, please visit
www.workbrain.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements which are not
historical facts, but are based on certain assumptions and reflect Workbrain's
current expectations. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number
of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ
materially from current expectations. Workbrain disclaims any intention or
obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise. Given these risks and
uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking
statements as a prediction of actual results.
Workbrain is a trademark of Workbrain, Inc. All other product or company
names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
(C) Copyright 2004 Workbrain, Inc. All rights reserved.
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/For further information: Brad Elder, Workbrain Corporation,
1-888-219-9993 x2267, belder@workbrain.com/
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