[LOGO] Workstream(TM)
       The business of people
                                                                Exhibit No. 99.1

                   WORKSTREAM ANNOUNCES ANNUAL USER CONFERENCE

         Open to Over 400 Customers to Experience New Software Products,

 Customer Advisory Board, Strategic Account Meetings and Industry Panel Experts

      ORLANDO,  FL. - JANUARY 5, 2005 - Workstream  Inc.(TM)  (NASDAQ:  WSTM), a
provider of Enterprise Workforce  Management software,  today announced that its
annual  Workstream User  Conference will be held on March 20-23,  2005 at the JW
Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida. The Workstream User Conference, known
as Workstream Exchange, is open to all qualified Workstream customers as well as
industry analysts, select prospects and business partners.

"Workstream  Exchange  welcomes all our customers and partners to the Workstream
family,  and our  employees,  managers and business  associates  look forward to
presenting  new and  innovative  ideas  during  the  conference."  said  Michael
Mullarkey, CEO of Workstream. "This year's event focuses on the dramatic changes
in the  Human  Resources  industry  with  insights  from our  panel of  industry
experts,  including  the rapid  adoption  of  `Software  as a  Service'  for the
delivery of strategic HR services,  which is becoming a true  alternative to the
traditional  ERP-centric  approach  to  HR.  Workstream  Exchange  will  feature
functional  breakout sessions,  a Customer Advisory Board, as well as many other
opportunities for customers to have direct  interaction with our product experts
and  senior  executives  to provide  input that will help to guide  Workstream's
future product innovation."

To learn more about Workstream Exchange please call 1-866-470-WORK or visit our
website and click on
http://www.workstreaminc.com/company/events/user_conference.asp, for
registration details.

This  conference is designed to keep  Workstream  users,  HR  professionals  and
business   executives   on  the  leading  edge  of  the  latest   solutions  and
opportunities.  Customers can chose from tracks that cover recruiting, benefits,
performance management, workforce planning, compensation and rewards.

Workstream  Exchange is a unique experience for participants to learn more about
the  Company's  complete  Enterprise  Workforce  Management  suite of solutions,
network with  colleagues,  and  technology  partners - all under one roof.  This
year's conference offers an environment where Workstream users can come together
to share experiences with peers, stay current with new technology and learn more
about the deployment of Workstream in organizations similar to theirs.

ABOUT WORKSTREAM

      Workstream provides enterprise workforce management solutions and services
that help companies  manage the entire employee  lifecycle - from recruitment to
retirement.  Workstream's TalentCenter provides a unified view of all Workstream
products   and   services   including   Recruitment,    Benefits,   Performance,
Compensation,  Rewards and  Transition.  Access to  TalentCenter is offered on a
monthly  subscription  basis under an on-demand  software delivery model to help
companies build high performing  workforces,  while  controlling  costs. With 12
offices across North America,  Workstream  services customers including Chevron,
Eli Lilly Canada, The Gap, Home Depot, Kaiser Permanente,  Motorola,  Nordstrom,
Samsung,  Sony  Music  Canada,  VISA,  Watson  Wyatt and Wells  Fargo.  For more
information visit www.workstreaminc.com or call toll free 1-866-470-WORK.

Contact:
TAMMIE BROWN
WORKSTREAM, INC.
1-877-327-8483 EXT. 263
TAMMIE.BROWN@WORKSTREAMINC.COM