Kronos selects Argyle Rowland Communications as Canadian public relations agency of record

20 million people use Kronos workforce management software every day

TORONTO, January 12, 2006 - Toronto-based Argyle Rowland Communications has been chosen by Kronos - the world's most trusted name in workforce management - as its agency of record for public relations in Canada.

Kronos Canadian Systems Inc. , a wholly owned subsidiary of Kronos Incorporated (Nasdaq: KRON), is based in Mississauga with locations from coast to coast. Kronos solutions help in the management of every phase of the employee relationship, including, deploying, tracking and rewarding the workforce. More than 20 million people use Kronos every day. The company's Canadian customers include Best Buy Canada, WestJet, Nestlé Canada, The Toronto Star, Woodbine Entertainment, London Drugs, North York General Hospital, the City of Montréal and many more leading organizations.

"As we expand our public relations outreach in Canada, it was important to find a firm strong in creativity and knowledge, with a proven track record of success," said Pierre Bélanger, Canada's general manager at Kronos. "The Argyle team understood our business goals and demonstrated the qualities we felt would play a key role in expanding our visibility in the Canadian market."

Argyle will manage strategic communications, including planning, public and media relations for Kronos in Canada.

"The Argyle team is excited to earn the confidence of the world's most trusted name in workforce management," said Daniel Tisch, president of Argyle Rowland Communications. "Kronos solutions help organizations reduce costs, increase productivity, make better business decisions and improve employee satisfaction. That's a great story to tell - and at Argyle we look forward to turning up the volume."

About Argyle Rowland Communications

Founded in 1979, Argyle Rowland Communications is one of North America's leading public relations brands. Argyle has excellent credentials in technology, consumer marketing, financial services, health care and public affairs. Based in Toronto, Argyle is affiliated with the Environics Research Group and has affiliate offices across the continent and around the world.