Saba Announces First Quarter Fiscal Year 2011 Results…from Saba

September 25, 2010

 

Subscription Revenue Increased 7% Year-Over-Year to $14.9 Million – First Quarter Total Revenues of $26.8 Million, Up 4% Year-Over-Year

HRchitect featured Saba in our May 2008 release of The Suite Life of Integrated Talent Management and also includes them in our list of top Talent Management Systems and top Learning Management Systems vendors that businesses should consider. Saba participated in the Learning Management Systems panel on June 10, 2009 as part of theHRshow. A.G. Lambert, the VP of Marketing with Saba appeared on the HRchitect WebMingle on August 14, 2009.

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. Simply put, do not invest in any kind of HR technology without consulting with the experts first. HRchitect is here to help!

Saba, the premier provider of people systems, today reported financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2010.

“The first quarter increase in total revenues reflects solid growth in our subscription and professional services revenues,” said Bobby Yazdani, Chairman and CEO of Saba. “Customers’ buying preferences in the quarter validated their enthusiasm for our advanced SaaS offerings and yielded an approximately three-fold increase in the annual contract value of new SaaS bookings over the same period last year.”

First Fiscal Quarter 2011 Results

Revenue. For the first quarter ended August 31, 2010, total revenues increased 3.9% to $26.8 million from $25.8 million in the same period of the prior year. Subscription revenue was $14.9 million, an increase of 6.6% on a year-over-year basis. License revenue was $4.5 million, a decline of 22.1% on a year-over-year basis. Professional services revenue was $7.5 million, an increase of 22.0% on a year-over-year basis.

Gross Margin. Gross margin was 63.1% in the first quarter compared to 64.7% in the same period of the prior year. The gross margin reflects higher levels of subscription revenue and professional service revenue relative to license revenue.

Earnings per Share. First quarter GAAP net loss per share of $0.06 compares to fully diluted earnings per share of $0.03 in the same period of the prior year. Non-GAAP diluted earnings in the first quarter of breakeven compares to $0.07 per share in the first quarter of the prior year.

Non-GAAP results are computed by adjusting GAAP results to exclude the impact of certain items including (i) non-cash amortization of intangibles, (ii) non-cash charges related to share-based compensation expenses, and (iii) restructuring costs. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results is included in the financial statements accompanying this press release.

Cash. Cash generated from operations in the first quarter increased to $1.4 million from $0.7 million in the same period of the prior year. Total cash and cash equivalents at the end of the first quarter were $33.2 million, an increase of 53.8% from the end of the first quarter of the prior fiscal year.

Deferred Revenue. Deferred revenue at the end of the first fiscal quarter was $34.4 million, an increase of 11.6% from the end of the first quarter in the prior fiscal year.

Customers. Saba added 30 new customers during the first quarter of fiscal 2011.

Share Repurchase Program. In March 2010, Saba announced that its Board of Directors authorized the use of up to $5.0 million in the aggregate for the repurchase of shares of the company’s common stock. Under the share repurchase program, Saba repurchased 150,000 shares during the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2010 and had $4.2 million available for future repurchases.

First Quarter Highlights

During the first quarter, Saba signed 30 new customers worldwide, including Cummins, Halliburton, France Telecome Espana Sa, Isuzu Australia, ITC Hotels, New Balance Athletic Shoe and Sony Pictures Entertainment. Saba also expanded existing relationships with a number of organizations worldwide, including: Baker Hughes, Bank of Tokyo, Hartford Financial Services, Mitsubishi Research Institute, Sydney Water, Six Continents Hotels, Saudi Aramco, and Solutia.

In addition, key announcements by Saba since the beginning of the first quarter include:

– Saba announced the general availability of Saba Live, its next-generation cloud-based enterprise business networking solution. Saba Live includes powerful Web 2.0 social tools integrated with Saba Centra Web Conferencing for real time collaboration. Saba Live provides users with rich personal profiles, competency-driven expertise, blended learning, secure groups and workplace analytics to deliver an unprecedented collaboration experience. Saba Live is another proof point that Saba is reinventing the collaborative Learning space.

– Saba announced its inclusion in Forbes Magazine’s ranking of “Most Trustworthy Companies” for 2010. Saba has been determined to exhibit transparent accounting and prudent management by Audit Integrity, an independent financial analytics company. The ranking is based upon more than 100 factors used to assess corporate accounting and management practices.

– Saba also announced People 2010 — Saba Global Summit. The annual meeting of Saba’s customers, partners and thought leaders will be held November 1st — 4th at the Westin Boston Waterfront. The event will feature seven conference tracks and over 70 interactive sessions, including 20 hands on workshops, and keynote speakers, including Gary Hamel, author of Leading the Revolution and Competing for the Future, professor at London Business School and “the world’s most influential business thinker” according to the Wall Street Journal. People 2010 — Saba Global Summit will be an opportunity for hundreds of participants to share best practices and coming developments in people systems.

Business Outlook

The following statements are based on current expectations as of the date of this release. These statements are forward-looking, and actual results may differ materially. Saba does not undertake to update these forward-looking statements in any way or for any reason.

For fiscal 2011, ending May 31, 2011, we confirm our prior guidance of total revenues between $121 million and $124 million, GAAP net earnings of $0.15 to $0.19 per share on a fully diluted basis and non-GAAP net earnings of $0.34 to $0.38 per share on a fully diluted basis. Due to customers’ seasonal spending patterns, Saba continues to expect that revenues, earnings and cash flows will be weighted more heavily towards the second half of the fiscal year.

The fiscal year 2011 non-GAAP outlook excludes non-cash amortization of intangibles and charges related to stock-based compensation expenses.

For more information on Saba, please visit www.saba.com
Matt Lafata, HRchitect

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Kenexa Ranked as a Top Global Market Leader in HRO Today’s RPO Baker’s Dozen…from Kenexa

August 12, 2010

 

Recognized for Managing a High Number of RPO Programs in Multiple Global Regions, including South America

HRchitect featured Kenexa in our May 2008 release of The Suite Life of Integrated Talent Management and also includes them in our list of top Talent Acquisition Systems and top Talent Management Systems vendors that businesses should consider. Ron Hanscome, VP of Product Strategy with Kenexa appeared on the HRchitect WebMingle on June 26, 2009 and Derek Bluestone, VP Product Marketing appeared on June 17, 2010. 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. Simply put, do not invest in any kind of HR technology without consulting with the experts first. HRchitect is here to help!

Kenexa (NASDAQ:KNXA), a global provider of business solutions for human resources, has been ranked as a top global market leader in HRO Today magazine’s annual RPO Baker’s Dozen. The results were based upon an annual survey completed by more than 600 HR executives who are current buyers of RPO services. RPO providers were rated on the breadth of their service, the size of the programs they manage and the quality of service provided. Kenexa has been on the Baker’s Dozen since the ranking’s inception six years ago. 

Kenexa holds a unique position among RPO vendors. The company has more than 100 psychologists and researchers on staff and has assessed more than 18 million individuals in hundreds of job families. Kenexa has also surveyed more than 10 million employees in 88 languages.  As a result, the company has the normative job data and solid methodologies to deliver a higher quality candidate than its competitors.

“Kenexa offers the most comprehensive global RPO solutions in the marketplace by leveraging our deep domain expertise in sourcing, employment branding, recruitment technology and employee assessments,” said Phil Stewart, RPO Practice Leader, Kenexa. “We’re honored that the buyers who were surveyed for the 2010 RPO Baker’s Dozen chose to rank us as a top global market leader. We’re the only RPO vendor with an active presence on six continents plus an established foothold in the South American market through our team in Buenos Aires.” 

According to Elliot Clark, CEO of SharedXpertise, publishers of HRO Today magazine, said, “Kenexa’s performance on this year’s HRO Today RPO Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Survey demonstrates their strong commitment to superior service. Kenexa also showed as one of the top performers on the Global Market Leaders list with excellent overall scores and a high number of RPO programs in multiple global regions.”

For more information on Kenexa, please visit www.kenexa.com
Matt Lafata, HRchitect

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Kenexa Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter 2010…from Kenexa

August 7, 2010

 

HRchitect featured Kenexa in our May 2008 release of The Suite Life of Integrated Talent Management and also includes them in our list of top Talent Acquisition Systems and top Talent Management Systems vendors that businesses should consider. Ron Hanscome, VP of Product Strategy with Kenexa appeared on the HRchitect WebMingle on June 26, 2009 and Derek Bluestone, VP Product Marketing appeared on June 17, 2010. 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. Simply put, do not invest in any kind of HR technology without consulting with the experts first. HRchitect is here to help!

Kenexa (Nasdaq: KNXA), a global provider of business solutions for human resources, recently announced operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010. 

For the second quarter of 2010, Kenexa reported total revenue of $44.9 million, an increase of 14% compared to $39.5 million for the second quarter of 2009. Within total revenue, subscription revenue was $36.1 million for the second quarter of 2010, an increase of 6% compared with $34.0 million in the second quarter of 2009. Professional services and other revenue was $8.8 million for the second quarter of 2010, an increase of 61% compared to $5.5 million for the second quarter of 2009.   

“We are pleased with the company’s performance in the second quarter, which was highlighted by accelerated revenue growth that exceeded our guidance, continued strong growth in deferred revenue and cash from operations that materially exceeded our reported profitability,” said Rudy Karsan, Chief Executive Officer of Kenexa.   

Karsan added, “The pace of economic recovery remains uncertain, however, our longer-term confidence continues to grow. Kenexa is competing for and winning opportunities with a growing number of the largest Global 5,000 organizations. In addition, we believe our competitive position is growing stronger as a result of our technology innovation and increased investments to raise awareness relative to Kenexa’s unique end-to-end, integrated HR value proposition. As a result, we are increasing the company’s full year revenue growth target to approach or exceed double digit levels in 2010, and we are continuing to invest in sales and R&D to position Kenexa for market share gains as the economy and IT spending environment improve.” 

Non-GAAP income from operations, which excludes share-based compensation expense and amortization of acquired intangibles was $3.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010, compared to $4.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009. Non-GAAP net income available to common shareholders which excludes the items listed above was $3.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010, compared to $4.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009, which also excludes one-time charges related to the retirement of a line of credit facility. Non-GAAP net income available to common shareholders was $0.13 per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, compared to $0.18 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2009.  

Kenexa’s income from operations for the three months ended June 30, 2010, determined in accordance with GAAP, was $1.7 million, compared to $1.9 million for the same period of 2009. GAAP net income allocable to common shareholders was $1.0 million, or $0.04 per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2010, compared to net income of $1.3 million, or $0.06 per diluted share in the same period of 2009.

A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results has been provided in the financial statement tables included at the end of this press release. An explanation of these measures is also included below under the heading “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

Kenexa had cash, cash equivalents and investments of $65.5 million at June 30, 2010, an increase from $62.6 million at the end of the prior quarter.  The Company generated cash from operations of $7.2 million during the second quarter, which was partially offset by capital expenditures. Deferred revenue was $57.8 million at June 30, 2010, an increase of $3.3 million compared to the end of the first quarter 2010 and an increase of 37% from June 30, 2009. 

Other Second Quarter and Recent Highlights 

  • On July 26, 2010, Kenexa announced the acquisition of The Centre for High Performance Development (Holdings) Limited (CHPD). CHPD’s extensive research on leadership development and training will add to Kenexa’s existing research and content portfolio. 
  • More than 30 “preferred partner” customers were added during the quarter (defined as customers that spend more than $50,000 annually). 
  • The average annual revenue from the Company’s top 80 customers was greater than $1.1 million, an increase from the over $1.0 million level in recent quarters. 
  • John Nies was elected as the company’s lead independent director, reinforcing Kenexa’s commitment to best practices in the area of corporate governance. Mr. Nies has been a member of Kenexa’s board of directors since 2002 and is currently a Managing Director of JMH Capital, LLC, a private equity investment firm.

Business Outlook  

Based on information as of August 3, 2010, the Company is issuing guidance for the third quarter and full year 2010 as follows: 

Third Quarter 2010*: The Company expects revenue to be $45 million to $47 million, and non-GAAP operating income to be $3.4 million to $3.6 million. Assuming an effective tax rate for reporting purposes of approximately 20% and approximately 23.2 million shares outstanding, Kenexa expects its non-GAAP net income per diluted share to be $0.12 to $0.13. 

Full Year 2010*: The Company expects revenue to be $177.5 million to $181.5 million, and non-GAAP operating income to be $14.5 million to $16.5 million. Assuming an effective tax rate for reporting purposes of approximately 20% and approximately 23.2 million shares outstanding, Kenexa expects its non-GAAP net income per diluted share to be $0.52 to $0.59. 

*includes the anticipated contribution from the acquisition of Centre for High Performance Development (CHPD). Management currently expects CHPD to contribute approximately $1.0 million and $2.5 million to Kenexa’s revenue for the third quarter and full year 2010, respectively. The acquisition is not expected to have a material impact on Kenexa’s non-GAAP operating income or non-GAAP net income per diluted share.

For more information on Kenexa, please visit www.kenexa.com
Matt Lafata, HRchitect

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U.S. Army Major General Campbell to Provide Keynote Presentation at Fifth Annual Kenexa World Conference…from Kenexa

July 22, 2010

 

Presentation to Focus on Transformation of U.S. Army Recruiting Command

HRchitect featured Kenexa in our May 2008 release of The Suite Life of Integrated Talent Management and also includes them in our list of top Talent Acquisition Systems and top Talent Management Systems vendors that businesses should consider. Ron Hanscome, VP of Product Strategy with Kenexa appeared on the HRchitect WebMingle on June 26, 2009 and Derek Bluestone, VP Product Marketing appeared on June 17, 2010. 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. Simply put, do not invest in any kind of HR technology without consulting with the experts first. HRchitect is here to help!

Kenexa (NASDAQ: KNXA), a global provider of business solutions for human resources, today announced that Major General Donald M. Campbell, Jr., Commanding General of the United States Army Recruiting Command, will join other illustrious speakers, including best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell, as a keynote speaker at the upcoming 2010 Kenexa World Conference. Happening Tuesday, September 21 through Thursday, September 23, 2010, in Philadelphia, Pa., the Kenexa World Conference will give companies the information they need to transform HR and move from potential to performance.

Major General Campbell joins an impressive roster of keynote speakers for the event, which now includes Malcolm Gladwell, Sam Fouad of Ernst & Young, and Peter Goerke of Zurich Insurance Company. Major General Campbell’s presentation, titled “Transforming Recruiting Command,” will provide a brief insider’s look at the United States Army Recruiting Command and how it is currently performing. Then, Major General Campbell will share how the command is transforming its individual-based achievement system to a team-based system through the pinnacle recruiting center concept, a new recruiting plan of operation.

Before assuming command of the U.S. Army Recruiting Command in May 2009, Major General Campbell was Commanding General, U.S. Army Armor Center and Fort Knox. He is a Distinguished Military Graduate of Kansas State University. Commissioned an armor officer in May 1978, his initial assignment was with the 1st Battalion, 63rd Armor at Fort Riley, Kan., where he served as a Tank Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, Battalion S1/Adjutant and Company Commander. His decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Bronze Star Medal with “V” device, Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with silver Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge, and Recruiter Badge.

The fifth annual Kenexa World Conference promises to transform HR through outliers, helping organizations move beyond potential to drive business performance. To reveal true human potential to improve business results, companies must identify and nurture high performers and create the right environment for them to thrive. Attendees of the conference will come to understand how the right individuals in the right environment lead to ultimate success.

The 2010 Kenexa World Conference will be held at The Sheraton Society Hill Hotel, One Dock Street, Philadelphia, Pa. For more information or to register, please visit www.kenexa.com.

For more information on Kenexa, please visit www.kenexa.com
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Mark Goldin Joins Cornerstone OnDemand as Chief Technology Officer…from Cornerstone OnDemand

July 17, 2010

 

Leading talent management software company hires tech industry veteran to support company’s rapid growth

HRchitect featured Cornerstone OnDemand in our May 2008 release of The Suite Life of Integrated Talent Management and also includes them in our list of top Talent Management Systems and top Learning Management Systems vendors that businesses should consider. Charles Coy participated in the HRchitect WebMingle on January 16, 2009. Cornerstone OnDemand participated in the Talent Management Systems Beauty Pageant in December 2008, where they were crowned the winner. 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. Simply put, do not invest in any kind of HR technology without consulting with the experts first. HRchitect is here to help!

Cornerstone OnDemand Inc., the leading provider of integrated learning and talent management software and services, announced today it has appointed Mark Goldin as the company’s Chief Technology Officer. As CTO, Goldin will execute Cornerstone’s overall technology strategy and will lead the engineering team in support of the company’s continued aggressive growth.

Goldin joins the Cornerstone team with more than 15 years of experience as a Chief Technology Officer leading high growth companies to market leadership positions through technology-driven strategies. Prior to joining Cornerstone, Goldin was the Chief Operations and Technology Officer at Green Dot Corporation where he oversaw application development, IT infrastructure, supply chain and logistics, and call center operations with a team that helped grow valuation by greater than a factor of 10 in just three years. Prior to this, Goldin served as Senior Vice President and CTO at Thomson Elite where he conceived, founded and ran Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) pioneer Elite.com and helped lead the company to market dominance. Goldin also held positions as CTO at DestinationRx and Managing Director at Trace Alexander Ltd.

In his new role at Cornerstone, Goldin will be instrumental in building and directing the company’s technology strategy, which will allow the organization to scale effectively and efficiently in the midst of rapid growth.  He will oversee application architecture, development, quality assurance and technology operations while leading a world-class team of engineers to assure Cornerstone’s continued excellence in providing innovative and feature-rich talent management software.

“I am delighted to be leading the technology team at Cornerstone, one of the best I have ever worked with.  In many ways, my career has been leading up to this,” said Goldin.

“Mark’s wealth of technology experience and proven leadership skills make him a great addition to our team,” said Adam Miller, President and CEO of Cornerstone OnDemand. “His extensive experience with all aspects of building and managing web-based enterprise software solutions will be critical to ensuring we scale efficiently as we continue to innovate and grow rapidly.” 

For more information about Cornerstone OnDemand, visit www.cornerstoneondemand.com.
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Softscape Achieves Record-Breaking Results in First Half of 2010 with Increased Sales & Continued Profitability…from Softscape

July 14, 2010

 

Strong Market Momentum from Recent Softscape Innovations Drives Growth Across Company’s Entire HR Product Platform

HRchitect featured Softscape in our May 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. Dave Watkins, Softscape’s CEO and Co-Founder appeared on the HRchitect WebMingle on June 19, 2009.

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. Simply put, do not invest in any kind of HR technology without consulting with the experts first. HRchitect is here to help!

Softscape, an innovator powering complete people management solutions, today announced a 263% growth in Q2-2010, compared to Q1-2010, with a surge of new business across its global operations. The company attributes this rapid growth to increasing demand specifically for Softscape’s broader and more complete HR technology infrastructure that enables organizations to better manage workforce efficiencies and prepare for business growth as the global economy begins to accelerate.

Softscape delivered sustained business expansion and profit with all global divisions contributing to strong performance year-to-date leading to a record-breaking second quarter, and a 29% overall growth for the first half of the year. The second quarter of 2010 also represented a 92% increase over the same period last year, including a 71% increase in sales for the company’s cloud offering. Net sales rose 94% in the US alone for the first half of 2010, compared to last year. The majority of new customers, nearly 80%, are purchasing multiple software suites at initial contract which represents an increasing trend across the market. The average deal size for the company also nearly doubled, with many multi-million dollar global contracts signed, as more and more organizations recognize the value of a single and complete HR software platform.

The company’s new customers range in size and across diverse industries including Agriculture, Transportation, Business Services, Computer Software, Construction, Energy & Utilities, Food & Beverage, and Manufacturing. New customers have included 7-Eleven, Dave & Buster’s, and JE Dunn, as well as growing partnerships and resellers across the globe such as Ascendis in Romania, Human Dynamics in South Africa, and HMP in Germany.

Softscape also recently announced several new product innovations: 

  • New People Advisor™ series for real-time view of workforce effectiveness while helping managers make better and more informed decisions.
  • Smart Coaching™ to highlight potential workforce problems with embedded expert direction for leaders upon which they can easily act.
  • Talent-based Learning Platform with significant new capabilities including new “My Learning” portal, enhanced certification and compliance tracking, new social-based learner views, and enhanced demand management.
  • Manager Insight™ with advanced searching and expanded social networking-based user interface spanning entire platform.
  • Hiring & Recruiting assessments with Gallup integration to better assess and select top candidates.
  • Talent Mobility™ solution to reduce top performer flight by providing improved global visibility and processes for talent rotation.

 In addition, newly established efficiency programs across the company’s service and support organizations have also contributed to on-going improvements with a direct positive impact on operating income and profit margins. Operational efficiencies include new methodologies and internal processes for managing new customer on-boarding, system and requirement analysis, implementation and deployment, support and customer care, as well as development efficiencies for rapid product advancements.

“We continue to innovate the industry with groundbreaking developments that are rooted in helping customers today and tomorrow,” said Dave Watkins, CEO and co-founder of Softscape. “Softscape’s continued growth has enabled us to further invest in advancing how organizations can better manage their workforce. Our forward approach, and deep analysis of where this market is heading and how organizations can better navigate the changing economic and workforce conditions, is testament to our on-going dedication to the market and our customers.”

For more information about Softscape’s solutions, please visit http://www.softscape.com.
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SilkRoad technology Wins HRtechnology Ironman…from SilkRoad

July 6, 2010

 

HRchitect’s latest educational webinar series pits software vendors against one another

HRchitect featured SilkRoad in our May 2008 release of The Suite Life of Integrated Talent Management and also includes them in our list of top Talent Acquisition Systems vendors that businesses should consider. SilkRoad competed in the HRchitect Beauty Pageant on Onboarding Systems in January 2009, and the HRchitect IRONMAN on Mid-Marketing Talent Acquisition Systems on June18, 2010, where they were crowned the winner of each. Brian Platz, EVP and COO of SilkRoad also appeared on the HRchitect WebMingle on March 20, 2009. Finally, HRchitect attended the SilkRoad user conference, SilkRoad Connections, in May 2010.

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. Simply put, do not invest in any kind of HR technology without consulting with the experts first. HRchitect is here to help!

SilkRoad technology, inc., a leading provider of talent management solutions, announced today the company was named the winner of the June 2010 HRtechnology Ironman. SilkRoad’s market leading Life Suite product OpenHire competed in the Mid-Market Talent Acquisition Systems Ironman competition on June 18th.

The competition is the latest in HRchitect’s educational webinar series and has software vendors compete against one another to prove who can “swim better,” “bike stronger” and “run faster.” HRchitect recently developed the series of webinars as a way to educate consumers on the human resource technology choices available.

In these fast-paced web events, vendors compete head-to-head in each category. Spectators then vote after each portion and the vendor with the most total votes receives the medal and is named HRtechnology Ironman. In the competition vendors must prove their advantages over the competition in each category including:

Swimming – In this category vendors discuss company history, overview, specific identity, financial viability, marquee clients and leadership team.

Biking – During the biking portion the vendors showcase their product’s functionality, technology/integration, usability and configurability.

Running – In this segment of the competition the vendors discuss the key differentiators of their solution and their company.

Media Interviews – Finally, the vendor is judged based on answers to questions from the audience.

At the conclusion of the competition, SilkRoad technology was voted the winner and named HRtechnology Ironman.

“We enjoyed participating in the webinar and are honored the audience selected us as the Ironman winner,” said Thomas Boyle, Director of Product Strategy, SilkRoad technology. “We always welcome any opportunity to show what sets our products and company apart from other vendors.”

SilkRoad provides Web-based talent management solutions, including OpenHire, a market-leading recruiting management solution, RedCarpet, onboarding and life events management solution, WingSpan for flexible employee performance management, GreenLight for learning management, Eprise for employee intranets and content management and HeartBeat for core HR.

You can see SilkRoad’s winning Ironman webinar here.

For more information on SilkRoad, please visit www.silkroad.com
Matt Lafata, HRchitect

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Fifth Annual Kenexa World Conference to Feature Keynote Presentations from Customers Ernst & Young, Zurich Insurance Company…from Kenexa

July 5, 2010

 

Presentations to Focus on Alignment of Business and HR, Delivering on the Employer Promise

HRchitect featured Kenexa in our May 2008 release of The Suite Life of Integrated Talent Management and also includes them in our list of top Talent Acquisition Systems and top Talent Management Systems vendors that businesses should consider. Ron Hanscome, VP of Product Strategy with Kenexa appeared on the HRchitect WebMingle on June 26, 2009 and Derek Bluestone, VP Product Marketing appeared on June 17, 2010. 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. Simply put, do not invest in any kind of HR technology without consulting with the experts first. HRchitect is here to help!

Kenexa (NASDAQ: KNXA), a global provider of business solutions for human resources, today announced two additions to its keynote speaker lineup for the upcoming 2010 Kenexa World Conference, which will be held Tuesday, September 21 through Thursday, September 23, 2010, in Philadelphia, Pa. Joining a stellar roster of speakers that includes a keynote presentation from best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell, Sam Fouad of Ernst & Young and Peter Goerke of Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. will provide their perspectives on the complex issues affecting employees and organizations today.

As Global Managing Partner – People at Ernst & Young, Fouad is responsible for ensuring the company’s 144,000 employees receive market-leading opportunities for personal and professional development. During his presentation, “Aligning the strategy and operations of business and HR in a dynamic global economy,” Fouad will explain the importance of knowing and understanding a company’s true business imperatives while creating a people culture that is special to the organization and its clients. Exploring how to improve, nurture and prove the people culture to employees, Fouad also will share how Ernst & Young has successfully built a consistent culture around the world.

Peter Goerke, Group Head of Human Resources for Zurich Insurance Company Ltd., will present “Leveraging your employer promise to attract, engage and retain talent,” which will address how to clearly articulate the employer promise and deliver on it to create the right environment for long-term success. With responsibility for creating an engaged employee population at Zurich, an insurance-based financial services provider with 60,000 employees, Goerke knows how to enhance employee engagement through an integrated talent management platform, demonstration of the company’s core values, active management of the company’s brand and a focus on global development opportunities.

The fifth annual Kenexa World Conference promises to transform HR through outliers, helping organizations move beyond potential to drive business performance. To reveal true human potential to improve business results, companies must identify and nurture high performers and create the right environment for them to thrive. Attendees of the conference will come to understand how the right individuals in the right environment lead to ultimate success.

The 2010 Kenexa World Conference will be held at The Sheraton Society Hill Hotel, One Dock Street, Philadelphia, Pa. More information is available at www.kenexa.com.

For more information on Kenexa, please visit www.kenexa.com
Matt Lafata, HRchitect

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ADP Enters Agreement to Acquire Workscape …from ADP

July 1, 2010

 

Acquisition Will Significantly Expand ADP’s Presence in the Benefits Marketplace

HRchitect featured Workscape in our May 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. Tim Clifford, President and CEO of Workscape, appeared on the HRchitect WebMingle on May 15, 2009. 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.

ADP®, a leading provider of HR, payroll, and benefits administration services, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Workscape, Inc., a leading provider of integrated benefits and compensation solutions and services.

Based in Marlborough, Mass., Workscape serves a broad client base, including numerous Fortune 250 companies, and provides solutions to more than 3.5 million users with services deployed in over 180 countries, 48 currencies and 70 languages. As such, the acquisition will significantly expand ADP’s presence within the benefits marketplace for large, complex organizations.

Closing of the acquisition is expected in the third quarter of calendar 2010 and is subject to customary closing conditions, including the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act. The transaction is not subject to financing. Terms of the proposed agreement were not disclosed.

For more information on ADP, please visit www.adp.com

For more information on Workscape, please visit www.workscape.com
Matt Lafata, HRchitect

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SilkRoad technology Selected as Finalist for the 2010 Red Herring 100 North America Award…from SilkRoad

June 21, 2010

 

Awards will be presented on June 24 at event in San Diego

HRchitect featured SilkRoad in our May 2008 release of The Suite Life of Integrated Talent Management and also includes them in our list of top Talent Acquisition Systems vendors that businesses should consider. SilkRoad competed in the HRchitect Beauty Pageant on Onboarding Systems in January 2009, and the HRchitect IRONMAN on Mid-Marketing Talent Acquisition Systems on June18, 2010, where they were crowned the winner of each. Brian Platz, EVP and COO of SilkRoad also appeared on the HRchitect WebMingle on March 20, 2009. Finally, HRchitect attended the SilkRoad user conference, SilkRoad Connections, in May 2010.

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. Simply put, do not invest in any kind of HR technology without consulting with the experts first. HRchitect is here to help!

SilkRoad technology, a leading provider of talent management solutions, announced today it was named a finalist in Red Herring’s 100 North America award, a prestigious list honoring the year’s most promising private technology ventures from the North American business region.

The Red Herring editorial team selected the most innovative companies from a pool of hundreds from across North America. The nominees are evaluated on both quantitative and qualitative criteria, such as financial performance, technology innovation, quality of management, execution of strategy, and integration into their respective industries.

This unique assessment of potential is complemented by a review of the actual track record and standing of a company, which allows Red Herring to see past the “buzz” and make the list an invaluable instrument for discovering and advocating the greatest business opportunities in the industry.

“Red Herring’s recognition of SilkRoad technology is an honor and further supports the strength of our business and the products we offer,” said Andrew J. “Flip” Filipowski, CEO of SilkRoad technology. “Our commitment to innovation and ongoing product development keeps us leaders in our space and helps in our continued company growth and expansion.”

“This year was especially difficult,” said Alex Vieux, publisher and CEO of Red Herring. “Despite the global economic situation, there were many great companies producing really innovative and amazing products that we had a difficult time narrowing the pool and selecting the finalists. SilkRoad technology shows great promise therefore deserves to be among the finalist. Now we’re faced with the difficult task of selecting the Top 100 winners of Red Herring North America award. We know that this year’s crop will grow into some amazing companies that are sure to go far.”

Finalists for the 2010 edition of the Red Herring 100 North America award are selected based upon their technological innovation, management strength, market size, investor record, customer acquisition, and financial health. During the several months leading up to the announcement, hundreds of companies in the telecommunications, security, Web 2.0, software, hardware, biotech, and clean tech industries sent in their submissions to qualify for the award.

You can see a complete list of finalists here.

The finalists are invited to present their winning strategies at the Red Herring North America Conference in San Diego, June 22-24, 2010. The Top 100 winners will be announced at a special awards ceremony on June 24 at the event.

For more information on SilkRoad, please visit www.silkroad.com
Matt Lafata, HRchitect

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SilkRoad technology Selected as Winner for 2010 CODiE Awards…from SilkRoad

May 26, 2010

 

SilkRoad’s Life Suite Chosen as Best Human Capital Management Solution

HRchitect featured SilkRoad in our May 2008 release of The Suite Life of Integrated Talent Management and also includes them in our list of top Talent Acquisition Systems vendors that businesses should consider. SilkRoad competed in the HRchitect Beauty Pageant on Onboarding Systems in January 2009 where they were crowned the winner. Brian Platz, EVP and COO of SilkRoad also appeared on the HRchitect WebMingle on March 20, 2009. Finally, HRchitect attended the SilkRoad user conference, SilkRoad Connections, in May 2010.

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. Simply put, do not invest in any kind of HR technology without consulting with the experts first. HRchitect is here to help!

SilkRoad technology, a leading provider of talent management solutions, announced recently its Life Suite has been selected as the winner of a prestigious CODiE Award for the “Best Human Capital Management Solution” by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA).

The Life Suite was reviewed by members of SIIA and voted on as the winner in the category. The announcement came at a special CODiE Awards luncheon held May 11th in conjunction with the All About the Cloud conference in San Francisco.

More than 785 nominations were submitted and narrowed down to 188 products for the finalists. Of the 188 finalists, 34 winners were announced. Nominated products underwent an intensive review by subject matter experts, analysts, journalists, and others with deep experience in the field.

“This CODiE win for the ‘Best Human Capital Management Solution’ is a great honor for SilkRoad,” said Andrew J. “Flip” Filipowski, CEO of SilkRoad technology. “It’s important to us to stay in front of the technology curve and provide our clients with the best solutions on the market. This honor is a great validation that we are doing exactly that.”

“This is the twenty-fifth year we have recognized excellence in the software, education and information industries through the CODiE Awards program,” noted Ken Wasch, President of SIIA. “In this economic climate, companies are doing even more to innovate. SilkRoad technology has demonstrated a commitment to innovation and quality that is reflected in their selection as a finalist for the CODiE Awards. I am pleased and proud to have them listed among the winners.”

A listing of winners is now available on the CODiE Awards Website at www.siia.net/CODiEs/2010/winners.asp#software

Originally called the “Excellence in Software Awards,” the CODiEs were established in 1986 by the Software Publishers Association (SPA), which preceded the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA). The program was created so that pioneers of the then-nascent software industry could evaluate and honor each other’s work. Since then, the CODiE Awards program has carried out the same purpose – to showcase the software and information industry’s finest products and services and to honor excellence in corporate achievement and philanthropic efforts.

For more information on SilkRoad, please visit www.silkroad.com
Matt Lafata, HRchitect

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New Kenexa 2x™ Platform Drives Business Transformation…from Kenexa

May 4, 2010

 

Cutting Edge SaaS Solution Features Unified Recruitment, Onboarding, Performance Management and Native Talent Management Applications for iPhone and BlackBerry

HRchitect featured Kenexa in our May 2008 release of The Suite Life of Integrated Talent Management and also includes them in our list of top Talent Acquisition Systems and top Talent Management Systems vendors that businesses should consider. Ron Hanscome, VP of Product Strategy with Kenexa appeared on the HRchitect WebMingle on June 26, 2009 and Rudy Karsan, CEO, will appear on June 17, 2010. 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. Simply put, do not invest in any kind of HR technology without consulting with the experts first. HRchitect is here to help!

With more than 20 years of experience in developing and delivering HR software solutions, Kenexa (NASDAQ:KNXA), a global provider of business solutions for human resources, today shared details of its new technology platform, Kenexa 2x™. Kenexa 2x provides a Unified Talent Record across the employment lifecycle linking Recruitment, Onboarding, Performance Management and Mobility on one technology platform. Kenexa 2x enables customers to improve productivity, increase cost savings, ensure compliance with corporate and legal mandates, and raise employee engagement.

Available now on Kenexa 2x are Kenexa 2x BrassRing™, Kenexa 2x Recruit™, Kenexa 2x Onboard™ and Kenexa 2x Mobile™. In Q3 2010, Kenexa will add Kenexa 2x Perform™ to its current Performance Management solution. Kenexa 2x Perform will offer leading edge performance management and succession planning tools to drive organizational alignment and ensure top performers are motivated and engaged.

According to recent Gartner research, “In 2013, mobile phones will overtake PCs as the most common Web access devices worldwide”.  Kenexa 2x Mobile addresses this global trend by delivering the first talent management applications natively developed for iPhone® and BlackBerry® platforms. With Kenexa 2x Mobile, hiring managers and approvers can now leverage the full power of their smart phones to speed decision making and gain competitive advantage with zero training.

Research from the Kenexa Research Institute shows that organizations with formal onboarding processes can recognize increased revenue gains of up to 40%. Kenexa 2x Onboard offers an integrated solution to deliver on this promise. Kenexa 2x Onboard leverages cutting edge Web 2.0 technology to deliver a new hire portal and integrated workflow management that offers an improved employee experience while ensuring compliance with legal and corporate policies.

Kenexa 2x BrassRing and Kenexa 2x Recruit solutions feature highly interactive dashboards, integrated workflow management across recruitment, assessment and onboarding, and real-time reports that facilitate robust analysis across critical business processes. Customers, who implement Kenexa 2x BrassRing or Kenexa 2x Recruit increase the efficiency of their recruitment processes, lower cost-per-hire, enhance the job seeker’s experience and reduce operating costs.

Derek Bluestone, vice president of product marketing, Kenexa, commented, “Kenexa has a long-standing position as the human capital management’s industry leader.  It was a natural progression of our R&D efforts to develop a platform that delivers a unified talent record, bringing together all of the details about a candidate or employee, regardless of where they are in the employee lifecycle or recruiting workflow. Our customers have given us very positive feedback about the potential that Kenexa 2x brings to their organizations. As Kenexa moves to the next phase of its growth, Kenexa 2x will be an integral part of that flight.”

“Unifying key recruiting, onboarding and employee performance management functionality with a single employee record is a natural progression in what is a relatively siloed market. Integration will become more important as H.R looks to improve data quality and process consistency,” said Thomas Otter, Research Director, Gartner.  “Also expected to intensify is the need for mobile applications as HR professionals, employees, applicants and managers rely on mobile devices to conduct business.”

For more information on Kenexa, please visit www.kenexa.com
Matt Lafata, HRchitect

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SumTotal Systems Announces New Executive Team…from SumTotal Systems

April 19, 2010

 

HRchitect featured SumTotal Systems in our May 2008 release of The Suite Life of Integrated Talent Management and also includes them in our list of top Talent Management Systems and top Learning Management Systems vendors that businesses should consider. Kimberley Kasper, VP of Marketing, and Jon Ciampi, VP of Product Management with SumTotal Systems appeared on the HRchitect WebMingle on May 1, 2009. SumTotal Systems also competed in the HRchitect Beauty Pageant on Employee Performance Management Systems in February 2009, where they were crowned the winner.

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. Simply put, do not invest in any kind of HR technology without consulting with the experts first. HRchitect is here to help!

SumTotal Systems, Inc, a market leader and a global provider of talent development solutions, today announced that John Borgerding is joining the company as President and board member, effective immediately. In his role as president, Borgerding will be responsible for leading the company and all of its operations with the mission of advancing SumTotal’s integrated talent development strategy, while continuing to build best-in-class solutions around learning management, performance management and compensation.

SumTotal also announced the appointment of executive team members Gregg Monastiero and Nadeem Syed. Monastiero joins the company in the role of Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing and will be responsible for managing all of SumTotal’s customer and partner relationships as well as the company’s marketing initiatives. Syed joined the company earlier this year as Senior Vice President of Product Management and Development and is responsible for overseeing the worldwide engineering organization as well as the company’s product strategy.

Prior to joining SumTotal, Borgerding served as Executive Vice President for Global Operations at Ventyx, the leading provider of software and data solutions to the utility industry. In this capacity he was responsible for development, implementation, support and consulting for all Ventyx solutions globally. Additionally, Borgerding was also responsible for the Advisory solutions and consulting practices, and the Intelligence software products at Ventyx. Prior to this role, he served as Vice President of International Sales at Ventyx. Before joining Ventyx, Borgerding held several positions in sales, marketing and product management with Xerox.

Gregg Monastiero joins SumTotal from JDA Software where he was Vice President of Sales for Manufacturing, Wholesale and Distribution. With more than 25 years of proven leadership experience, Monastiero brings a core understanding of enterprise software sales, consulting, and solution development to SumTotal. Prior to JDA, Monastiero was the Senior Vice President of Sales for Torex, one of the world’s leading integrated supply chain providers of retail systems. Monastiero has also held key sales positions at Infor including Senior Vice President & President for Strategic Solutions.

Nadeem Syed comes to SumTotal from Oracle where he spent over 19 years in numerous positions. Most recently, Syed was Group Vice President of Products with the responsibility of leading a large, multicultural, and globally distributed team. While with Oracle, Syed significantly evolved the Supply Chain Management suite to the position of the second largest Supply Chain solutions provider. In addition, Syed has held pivotal positions on the acquisition and integration executive team for several key acquisitions.

“SumTotal has best in class products and services and exceptionally talented employees. I’m excited to join the team and contribute to helping the company reach its full potential as the leader in delivering talent development solutions and helping our customers develop and retain their most important assets, their people.” said Borgerding. “I’m also excited to have the opportunity to work with both Gregg and Nadeem, two seasoned industry leaders with top notch experience.”

“John is a proven executive that I’ve personally had the pleasure of working with over the past several years at Ventyx,” said Martin Taylor, Operating Principal of Vista Equity Partners and SumTotal board member. “We are excited about the opportunity to work with John and the new management team to create a sustainable business that delivers the most value for SumTotal’s customers.”

For more information on SumTotal Systems, please visit www.sumtotalsystems.com
Matt Lafata, HRchitect

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Taleo Re-Certified as “Rated Outstanding” by the Technology Services Industry Association (TSIA)…from Taleo

April 18, 2010

 

Company Lauded for Outstanding Global Technical Service and Support in Talent Management

HRchitect featured Taleo in our May 2008 release of The Suite Life of Integrated Talent Management and also includes them in our list of top Talent Acquisition Systems vendors that businesses should consider. Kevin Marasco, VP Brand Marketing with Taleo appeared on the HRchitect WebMingle on November 6, 2009. 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. Simply put, do not invest in any kind of HR technology without consulting with the experts first. HRchitect is here to help!

Taleo Corporation (NASDAQ: TLEO), the leading provider of on-demand talent management solutions, today announced that it has been re-certified by the Technology Services Industry Association (TSIA) as “Rated Outstanding” for global assisted customer support from its North America support center. The TSIA certification program involves in-depth audits of support functions against a broad range of best-practice criteria for delivering industry-leading technical support. Last year, Taleo became the first and only talent management provider to receive this esteemed accreditation. This year, the scope of Taleo’s re-certification extended to include the company’s global compliance processes. Taleo demonstrated sustained performance and improvement in all aspects of the review.

“Taleo’s unwavering commitment to their customers was demonstrated throughout the re-certification process,” said Thomas Pridham, Vice President & General Manager of the Organizational Development Services at TSIA. “We commonly see companies do well during the initial certification process and then lose momentum and score lower the second year. We are impressed with Taleo’s continued improvement and commitment to providing excellent technical service and support.”

Taleo’s assisted technical support processes continue to exceed industry benchmarks. By providing multi-lingual technical assistance and a Web-based customer portal that is available 24×7, Taleo’s customer support organization is able to address the unique needs of each customer quickly and efficiently. And unlike traditional enterprise resource planning (ERP) software vendors, Taleo provides free baseline support and actively mines performance and application vital signs for proactive opportunities to better support customers.

“Providing industry-leading customer support is one of our corporate values and something we take very seriously at Taleo,” said Guy Gauvin, Executive Vice President of Global Services for Taleo. “This re-certification underscores our commitment and dedication to providing our customers with the best service available. We look forward to extending this recognition with other certifications from TSIA, such as their ‘Excellence in Services Operations’ that will include the Unassisted Support module. This is just another step in our relentless pursuit of superior customer support.”

About TSIA The Technology Services Industry Association is the technology services industry’s largest and most vibrant association, encompassing more than 50,000 members from 300 companies in 80 countries.

For more information on Taleo, please visit www.taleo.com
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SilkRoad technology Announces Q1 Results for 2010…from SilkRoad

April 18, 2010

 

Strategic Partnership and Continued Client Growth Drive Success 

HRchitect featured SilkRoad in our May 2008 release of The Suite Life of Integrated Talent Management and also includes them in our list of top Talent Acquisition Systems vendors that businesses should consider. SilkRoad competed in the HRchitect Beauty Pageant on Onboarding Systems in January 2009 where they were crowned the winner. Brian Platz, EVP and COO of SilkRoad also appeared on the HRchitect WebMingle on March 20, 2009. 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. Simply put, do not invest in any kind of HR technology without consulting with the experts first. HRchitect is here to help!

SilkRoad technology, inc., a leading provider of talent management solutions, announced today that the first quarter of 2010 marked its 27th consecutive period of sales growth.  Highlights from the quarter include a partnership with Indeed.com, record sales growth, continued and widespread adoption of SilkRoad’s HeartBeat product, and continued industry recognition for the company’s products and services.   

SilkRoad experienced high sales to kick off 2010.  New clients include: Ancestry.com; Synthetic Genomics; Gwinnett Health Systems, Inc.; Aleut Management Service; YMCA of Central Maryland; RMT; Oklahoma City University; and San Diego County Regional Airport Authority.

This quarter SilkRoad technology also saw further adoption of its new product, HeartBeat.  The core HR system allows secure and reliable access to key HR information for both employees and management by creating a “system of record” to store all employees’ core data.  New HeartBeat clients include: DMS International, Inc.; Hunter Dickinson, Inc.; Fuel Tech, Inc.; and Winston & Strawn LLP. 

In Q4, SilkRoad technology announced its partnership with Indeed.com, the leading search engine for jobs.  SilkRoad’s integration with Indeed allows SilkRoad customers to expand their reach to potential candidates. Jobs delivered directly to Indeed from SilkRoad’s OpenHire are included in Indeed’s organic results and the platform’s network of more than 10,000 websites.  With this integration, SilkRoad customers can now reach the single largest audience of both active and passive job seekers on the Internet. 

The company continued to receive industry recognition for its products and was honored by both the CODiE Awards and Network Product Guide’s Hot Companies.  SilkRoad is a finalist in the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) for a CODiE Award in the “Best Human Capital Solution” category.  The program honors the software and information industry’s finest products and services and excellence in corporate achievement.

SilkRoad technology was also named a 2010 Hot Companies finalist by Network Products Guide.  SilkRoad was selected from a global industry analysis of information technology vendors.  Finalists were selected based on the “4Ps” criteria—namely Products, People, Performance, and Potential.   SilkRoad has been honored with the Hot Companies recognition multiple times and consistently excels in meeting and exceeding the 4Ps criteria. 

“It has been another great quarter for SilkRoad, with continued client growth and positive feedback from the industry about our newest solution, HeartBeat,” said Andrew J. “Flip” Filipowski, Executive Chairman and CEO of SilkRoad technology.  “We are ecstatic that so many clients choose to purchase multiple solutions, and we are humbled by the award recognition our products and services received this quarter.  Both validate that we are doing what we set out to do – provide excellent customer service and the best products available to enable companies to hire and retain the top talent in the market.”      

Also in the first quarter, SilkRoad announced several high profile keynote speakers for its inaugural Users’ Conference, SilkRoad Connections: A Global User Event, to be held May 23-26 in Florida.  In addition to SilkRoad CEO, Andrew “Flip” Filipowski, announced speakers include Gartner Research’s Jim Holincheck, who will discuss “Emerging and Future Trends in HCM Technology”; Bob Kelleher from The Employee Engagement Group, discussing “10 Essential Engagement Steps That Drive Results”; and Kevin Martin from Aberdeen Group, who will give an address on the topic of “The Strategic Role of Talent Integration.”  The full agenda for the event is online here.

For more information on SilkRoad, please visit www.silkroad.com
Matt Lafata, HRchitect

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