Halogen Software Partners with ej4 to Provide Access to Leading Video Learning Content…from Halogen

May 26, 2011

 

Alliance enables Halogen Software customers to leverage cutting edge video-based courseware and measure training effectiveness via a performance-based learning system

HRchitect featured Halogen Software in our release of The Suite Life of Integrated Talent Management and also includes them in our list of top Talent Management Systems vendors that businesses should consider. If you are looking for a new Talent Management System, or any HR system, don’t rely solely on “recommendations” or published reports. Do yourself a huge favor and talk to HRchitect first. After 14 years, HRchitect has unparalleled knowledge of the HR and Talent Management vendor community and can save you time and money in selection and implementation. Simply put, do not invest in any kind of HR technology without consulting with the experts first. HRchitect is always available to help!

Talent Management leader Halogen Software, Inc. and ej4, a leading provider of video courseware, have partnered to provide users of Halogen’s award winning learning management system seamless access to cutting edge video training courses from eJ4. Through this partnership, Halogen Software customers can leverage thousands of ej4’s video-based courses to deliver practical training and development to employees via Halogen eLearning Manager™. This closed loop learning experience means organizations can directly measure the impact of video learning on employee performance.

ej4 offers a unique approach to training through the company’s J4™ videos which are concise, high impact training segments that enhance skills and behavior, rather than simply teach concepts and theories. The alliance was forged based on the compelling ability to measure the effectiveness of these training vehicles on employee performance.

“While an increasing number of organizations are leveraging video and social learning experiences to support employee development, the integration of ej4 courseware with Halogen eLearning Manager can help make this learning more meaningful because courses are specifically linked to the competencies that they address,” says Dan Cooper, Partner and CEO of ej4.

With siloed HR systems – where learning and performance are not thoughtfully linked – HR, managers and employees must use disparate systems to address development needs. Unlike this siloed or loosely integrated approach, Halogen offers a purpose-built talent management system that uniquely links learning with performance. This seamless connection between Halogen eLearning Manager and Halogen eAppraisal™ means customers can link ej4 courses to specific competencies within a few clicks, to align video training with real business needs.

“We are focused on helping our customers deliver training and development plans that demonstrate a return on their training investments,” says Donna Ronayne, Vice President Marketing and Business Development, Halogen Software. “By integrating ej4 video courseware with Halogen eLearning Manager, our customers can provide high-impact training that is relevant and timely to their employees and that positively impacts business results.”

For more information on Halogen Software, please visit www.halogensoftware.com
Matt Lafata, HRchitect

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Halogen and SkillSoft Team…from Halogen

July 4, 2009

 

Halogen and SkillSoft Team to Deliver Seamless Performance Based Learning Experience

HRchitect featured Halogen Software in our 2008 release of The Suite Life of Integrated Talent Management and also includes them in our list of top Talent Management Systems vendors that businesses should consider. If you are looking for a new Talent Management System, or any HR system, talk to HRchitect first. We have unparalleled knowledge of the HR and Talent Management vendor community and can save you time and money in selection and implementation.

Market leader Halogen Software and e-learning provider SkillSoft (NASDAQ:SKIL) recently announced that they will deliver 10 SkillSoft e-learning courses as a standard component of Halogen eLearning Manager, providing outstanding value to corporate learning centers everywhere. In addition, organizations will benefit from the truly seamless user experience for performance-based e-learning.

“We know that for e-learning initiatives to be truly successful, they have to be easy to use and produce a measurable return in the areas they are targeting,” said David Mallon, senior analyst, Bersin & Associates. “The Halogen and SkillSoft partnership gives users an experience in which the whole process is completely seamless – the first we’ve seen of its kind. From assigning a development plan during the performance appraisal process, to registering for and completing courses, and signing off on learning activities, HR, learning leaders, managers and employees should find this closed loop experience to be extremely efficient and effective.”

The combination of Halogen’s performance-based approach to learning with SkillSoft’s targeted and effective courseware helps organizations of all sizes get up and running quickly with e-learning – with no additional work required. All courses are fully integrated and pre-mapped to competencies in the Halogen library, eliminating tedious and time consuming tasks for training administrators. The tight integration also means users can select an appropriate development activity to address a particular skill gap, and even launch an e-learning course right within the employee’s performance appraisal or development plan, without ever having to login to another system, or switch between user interfaces.

“We chose Halogen eLearning Manager because of the way it tightly links performance and developmental plans with learning,” said Michael Schott, Vice President Human Resources, Swank Audio Visuals. “This will make it much easier for managers and team members to address career progression during their mid-year and annual reviews. In addition, the accessibility of the appropriate training resources from within the team member’s appraisal section will be a viable tool for all. The SkillSoft courses will be a great addition to our learning portfolio.”

The SkillSoft courses included with Halogen eLearning Manager have been specially selected and vetted by business experts to help develop key competencies. Industry-specific e-learning bundles have also been created for healthcare, professional services and financial services organizations. Customers will also be able to purchase additional SkillSoft courses that will map seamlessly into the application.

“The Halogen-SkillSoft integration provides organizations with an immediate way to derive value from their e-learning investments,” said John Ambrose, Senior Vice President of Strategy, Corporate Development and Emerging Business, SkillSoft. “Learning is a critical component of any successful talent management strategy, and this combined offering levels many of the hurdles companies traditionally face.”

“We work very hard to deliver exceptional value to our customers,” said Donna Ronayne, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, Halogen Software. “This partnership and the inclusion of valuable SkillSoft courseware with Halogen eLearning Manager is a perfect example of our commitment to deliver a world class customer experience.”

For more information on Halogen Software, please visit www.halogensoftware.com

 
Matt Lafata, HRchitect

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