February 17, 2012
New Zealand’s 2011 Energy Company of the Year to Implement SilkRoad’s OpenHire, RedCarpet and WingSpan
HRchitect featured SilkRoad in our 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 and May 2011.
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 15 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!
SilkRoad technology, inc., a leading provider of social talent management solutions, announced today that New Zealand based Z Energy (previously Shell New Zealand) has selected SilkRoad’s OpenHire for recruiting management and applicant tracking, RedCarpet for onboarding and life events management, and WingSpan forperformance management.
“SilkRoad shares an approach to innovation much like Z Energy. Their solutions will give us extensive capabilities and allow us to speed up a number of our key people practices,” said Huma Faruqui, General Manager, Capability & Organizational Development. “The rich features come at great value, and the scalability of their products ensures they can accommodate the growth of our company.”
With OpenHire, Z Energy will have processes in place to build a talent pool and make their recruiting efforts as engaging and efficient as possible. With RedCarpet, they will effectively manage transitions such as onboarding, offboarding, promotions, transfers and leaves of absence. WingSpan will give Z Energy the ability to increase productivity, performance and revenue, while simplifying and reducing the time and money spent on goal setting and alignment, 360 degree assessments and appraisals. Together, the solutions will streamline the Company’s administrative HR processes and help develop a high performance workforce by empowering employees with the tools they need to drive their own careers.
“In industries where the war for talent is particularly fierce, HR must place an emphasis on the employee experience, and that employee-centricity is what SilkRoad provides,” said Andrew J. “Flip” Filipowski, chairman and CEO of SilkRoad. “We’re looking forward to working with Z Energy as they streamline their recruiting, onboarding and performance management, and continue to develop their workforce.”
With the Life Suite, companies can find and attract top talent as quickly and cost-effectively as possible, utilizing social media integration and a streamlined approach to sourcing, screening and resume management. They can bring that talent aboard with a drastically reduced time burden and cost of paperwork. And, with the automated tools and customizable portal at their fingertips, companies can present useful information to new employees before they start their first day, giving them the ability to hit the ground running.
For more information on SilkRoad Technology, please visit www.silkroad.com
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February 7, 2012
Customers Around the World Boost Employee Performance and Engagement with SilkRoad’s Employee-Centric Life Suite
HRchitect featured SilkRoad in our 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 and May 2011.
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 15 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!
SilkRoad technology, inc., a leading provider of social talent management solutions, today announced it ended 2011 with continued global customer growth through new and expanded implementations. New Life Suite customers and implementations include Micro Focus International, Clear Channel Communications, Inc., Spinal Injuries Association, Project Concern International, Standard Coffee Service Company, Scania, Randstad France, Shine Lawyers and RPM Mortgage. In addition, the fourth quarter saw increased adoption across key industries, such as healthcare. Top providers making SilkRoad their talent management partner of choice included CareCentrix, GetWellNetwork, Inc. and Brooks Rehabilitation. With five million global Life Suite users, SilkRoad helps companies of all industries and sizes improve recruiting and onboarding efforts while building an empowered employee culture through performance, learning and HRMS solutions.
SilkRoad reached a number of notable milestones in 2011, including the expansion of its global operations with offices in London, France and Japan. To further support its global expansion, Ed Vesely was appointed EVP, chief marketing officer to lead worldwide marketing efforts. SilkRoad also developed partnerships with the Employee Engagement Group, Element K, News Limited, broadbean, HireRight and ej4 to provide customers with additional solutions and resources. The International Business Awards also recognized SilkRoad for its superior customer service in 2011.
“Across all industries, our employee-centric HR solutions continue to help customers develop high performance, agile workforces,” said Andrew J. “Flip” Filipowski, chairman and CEO of SilkRoad. “These are companies that recognize employees as their number one asset and who look to attract, retain and motivate top talent through innovative HR practices. We believe that HR can drive strategic and financial performance by improving the employee experience. Our goal is to initiate that change through our Life Suite product lines, one employee at a time.”
Highlights from the Quarter:
Expanding Existing Customer Implementations – Also in the fourth quarter, existing customers including Kearney & Co. and Ciena Corporation, added additional solutions to its Life Suite implementations. Kearney & Co., a CPA firm, is a long-term Red Carpet and Wing Span customer that added OpenHire to automate its hiring processes. Ciena Corporation, a multi-national provider of network solutions and also a Red Carpet customer, added OpenHire to streamline its global recruiting efforts.
HR Technology Conference – SilkRoad made a large splash at HR Tech with the announcement of SilkRoad Point. Available in the first half of 2012, Point is a new social enterprise solution that gives employees the forum they need to share and be recognized for their expertise, while simultaneously helping companies identify highest performers and solve pressing business challenges.
Third-Party Recognition – In the fourth quarter, McLean & Company, a division of Info-Tech Research Group, ranked SilkRoad in the Champion quadrant for both its Talent Acquisition and Learning Management Solution Vendor Landscapes. SilkRoad’s OpenHire was recognized for its commitment to creating the finest end-user experience. In addition, GreenLight’s robust features led McLean & Company to recognize SilkRoad as an exemplary best-of-breed solution for small- to mid-sized companies.
Industry Validation – SilkRoad was recognized by the NCTA 21 Awards for its superior customer service experience in the implementation and deployment of its cloud-based talent management solutions. In addition, SilkRoad was named one of the 2011 Triad Top Workplaces, which recognizes the most progressive companies based on employee opinions.
Customer and Influencer Comments:
After the recent launch of WingSpan, SilkRoad customer Emile Ondrus, director of human resources at Manhattan’s Physician Group said, “Transitioning our annual performance and development process to an electronic method was smoother than expected with the expertise and level of attention the SilkRoad Implementation Team provided. The communication skills and expediency of the support staff have exceeded expectations. Our very first launch in January 2012 was a success given the preparation and hard work everyone put in.”
ZDnet’s Brian Sommer reviewed Point in the article, “SilkRoad Point – Where HR, Performance and KM Meet.”
TLNT’s John Zappe reviewed Point in the article, “HR Tech: HR Tech: Silkroad Point Measures Social Media Presence, Jobvite’s New Facebook App.”
Forbes’ Tom Taulli featured Andrew J. “Flip” Filipowski in the article, “SilkRoad: Software with a Smile.”
For more information on SilkRoad Technology, please visit www.silkroad.com
To learn more about HRchitect’s expertise in HR technology strategy, selection and implementation services, and how HRchitect can help your organization, please visit www.HRchitect.com
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November 10, 2011
Attributes 221% revenue growth to innovation, flexibility, and sound business model
HRchitect featured iCIMS in our 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. iCIMS competed in the HRchitect Beauty Pageant on Talent Acquisition Systems in 2008 and mid-market Talent Acquisition Systems in 2009, where they were crowned the winner of each. Adam Feigenbaum and Susan Vitale from iCIMS previously appeared on the HRchitect WebMingle.
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!
iCIMS, a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service talent management solutions, announced recently that it ranks number 362 on the Deloitte 2011 Technology Fast 500. The Technology Fast 500 recognizes North America’s fastest growing technology companies in terms of percentage of revenue growth over a five year period.
Between 2006 and 2010, iCIMS’ revenue grew 221%. Ranked on the Fast 500 for three consecutive years, iCIMS is also one of a more limited list of companies whose growth has continued to be exponential. iCIMS also ranked #143 in the software category, which has lead all industry categories for 14 years.
Combining technological innovation, entrepreneurship and rapid growth, Fast 500 companies – large, small, public, and private – span a variety of industry sectors, and are leaders in hardware, software, telecom, semiconductors, life sciences and emerging areas, such as clean technology. These companies are on the cutting edge and are transforming the way business is done today.
Due to its rapid growth, iCIMS has also recently been named to the Inc. 500 l 5000 list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies for the sixth consecutive year. iCIMS was ranked #169 in the competitive software industry, and was the only HR software provider on the list that offers solutions to power all stages of the talent management lifecycle.
iCIMS attributes its ongoing success to its innovation, flexibility, and sound business model. iCIMS has remained committed to single source code software, but has expanded its Talent Platform beyond applicant tracking to include solutions such as onboarding and employee data management. Throughout this expansion, it has stayed focused on easy-to-use functionality, configurable options, scalability, and exceptional customer support.
“iCIMS is honored to be on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 for the third consecutive year,” said Colin Day, iCIMS CEO. “We are particularly proud to be ranked alongside public companies, as iCIMS has achieved its success entirely through organic growth. As we continue to expand, we will remain committed to truly pure SaaS, which allows us to operate more cost effectively, and deliver the customer better price, value and support.”
For more information on iCIMS, please visit www.icims.com
Matt Lafata, HRchitect
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September 30, 2011
Addresses Growing Market Demand for Combination of Performance with Learning Management
HRchitect featured Kenexa in our 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. Derek Bluestone, VP Product Marketing appeared on the HRchitect WebMingle on June 17, 2010. HRchitect’s Matt Lafata, one of the industry’s leading talent management systems analysts, attended the Kenexa Analyst Day in May, 2010 and the Kenexa World Conference in 2009 and 2010.
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!
Kenexa (NASDAQ:KNXA), a global provider of business solutions for human resources, and SkillSoft, a leading SaaS provider of e-learning content, technology and services, today announced a strategic alliance to integrate and market Kenexa’s Global Talent Management solutions with SkillSoft’s learning content and platform technology. This collaboration uses SkillSoft’s Open Learning Services Architecture (OLSA), which utilizes web services technology, to provide richer content and user experiences for the enterprise market.
Under the alliance, the companies will bring together SkillSoft’s learning content and underlying SkillPort platform capabilities with the Kenexa 2x Integrated Talent Management platform and 2xPerform performance management suite. Joint customers will benefit from the unique combination of Kenexa Recruiting, On boarding, Performance Management and its competency libraries, which are used to identify candidates’ skill sets and gaps with SkillSoft’s learning management platform for delivery and tracking of content and courseware, as well as streamlined access to SkillSoft’s high quality content libraries.
“Kenexa has been an admirer of SkillSoft for a number of years and we are delighted to now be a strategic partner with a company so universally recognized for its learning content and platform technology. We have already partnered with SkillSoft on a number of new opportunities and our existing customer base is extremely excited by the potential of seamless access to content directly from Kenexa platforms. Our customers recognize the need to identify, launch and manage learning solutions through their Performance Management solution,” Kenexa’s Eric Lochner, President, Global Talent Management commented.
“SkillSoft believes this collaboration with Kenexa, a leader in integrated talent management, will provide substantial value to our mutual customers and will open up entirely new opportunities with companies who share the vision for making learning content more fluidly available throughout the talent management process. Kenexa’s vision and enthusiasm around OLSA, not just for learning platform support but more seamless content access, raises the bar for the industry and improves the overall experience for enterprise clients,” said John Ambrose, Senior Vice President, Strategy, Corporate Development and Emerging Business for SkillSoft.
The Kenexa 2x platform was designed to integrate all talent management functions and data, including a unified talent record, mobile tools and robust analytics, into one single system that provides a consistent user interface, security features and reporting engine while allowing for a customer’s future global expansion. The powerful performance management software gives companies the information they need to make strategic decisions based on a holistic view of their workforce. Kenexa’s Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model is complemented by its drive to deliver extreme service with a commitment to accuracy, timeliness, responsiveness, and mutual learning.
Kenexa 2x Perform is available now for annual subscription. For more information, visit http://www.kenexa.com/performance-management.
SkillSoft’s OLSA is a suite of web services that seamlessly integrate multiple types of content resources and learning application services, as well providing a means for integration with third-party systems faster and more efficiently.
For more information on Kenexa, please visit www.kenexa.com
Matt Lafata, HRchitect
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July 25, 2011
Highlights Include Continued Global Client Expansion, More Than 5 Million End Users, Strategic Hires, New Partnerships and Award Recognition
HRchitect featured SilkRoad in our 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 and May 2011.
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!
SilkRoad technology, inc., a leading provider of talent management solutions, announced today the second quarter of 2011 marked the strongest quarterly results in company history, achieving a record number of new clients, monthly recurring revenue and bookings. Top talent brands choosing to partner with SilkRoad as their strategic talent management vendor included LivingSocial, Queensland Bank, Oceus Networks, Mighty River Power, Meridium and Bingham Hospital. SilkRoad also surpassed more than 5 million global end users in more than 80 countries.
This quarter SilkRoad expanded its global operations with a new corporate office in London, England, enabling the firm to better meet the increasing talent management needs of businesses throughout the United Kingdom, Nordics and Netherlands. This expansion adds to SilkRoad’s list of recently opened corporate offices in France and Japan and follows the $40 million investment raised in late 2010 to capitalize on the increasing global market demand for talent management solutions.
SilkRoad announced this month the appointment of a new CMO, Wm. Edward Vesely. Vesely is responsible for worldwide marketing and has more than 22 years of marketing experience. He brings to SilkRoad a consistent record of growing revenue, market share and business valuation with his experience in global marketing and channel development.
Also in the second quarter, SilkRoad announced strategic partnerships with companies HireRight and WorkStrategy. SilkRoad and HireRight, a leading provider of employment screening solutions, will provide joint customers with a new pre-integrated solution to help them manage their employment screening programs more efficiently, and make better-informed hiring decisions. SilkRoad’s recruiting management solution OpenHire has been seamlessly integrated with HireRight, through the HireRight Connect integration platform, to increase efficiency and provide faster turnaround for SilkRoad clients through the employment screening process.
SilkRoad’s partnership with WorkStrategy, a leading provider of innovative human resource management and technology services, will make SilkRoad’s RedCarpet onboarding and life events management solution more accessible to WorkStrategy’s customers operating in an integrated ERP-based human capital management (HCM) environment. This partnership will enable SilkRoad to enhance its existing Oracle-PeopleSoft customer deployments by leveraging WorkStrategy’s PeopleSoft integration expertise including data management, user accessibility, and workflow automation.
“Our continued expansion and client growth, exciting partnerships with HireRight and WorkStrategy, and recognition across the industry has made Q2 2011 the best quarter in company history,” said Andrew J. “Flip” Filipowski, Executive Chairman and CEO of SilkRoad technology. “We’re excited about our expansion, which includes new team members and offices across the globe, and a new CMO leading our worldwide marketing efforts. 2011 has already been an amazing year for us.”
Also in Q2, the company was honored as a “Customer Service Department of the Year” in The 2011 American Business Awards, America’s premier business awards program. This is the fifth consecutive year SilkRoad has been recognized by the American Business Awards for its customer service. The Network Products Guide, the industry’s leading technology research and advisory publication, also honored the company by naming SilkRoad a finalist in the 6th Annual 2011 Hot Companies and Best Products Award categories for its Life Suite. SilkRoad has also been recognized by Network Product Guide multiple times for its product innovation.
For more information on SilkRoad, please visit www.silkroad.com
Matt Lafata, HRchitect
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July 24, 2011
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!
First Advantage, a leading global provider of talent acquisition and electronic data solutions, today announced that it has made a significant minority investment in Workstream Inc., headquartered in Maitland, Florida. The investment in Workstream was announced by Todd Mavis, CEO of First Advantage.
Workstream is a supplier of talent acquisition and talent management solutions and services for employers. The company’s Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions help employers manage critical issues relating to the performance, development and compensation of personnel. Workstream’s innovative systems are delivered in a Software as a Service (SaaS) offering to employers in a range of market segments.
Commenting on the investment, John Long, Workstream CEO, said: ”We welcome the investment from First Advantage as we continue to execute on our business plan to build a leading software and technology-enabled services business. We are focused on the critical needs of employers to match their talent strategy with their business strategy in key areas such as recruitment, performance, development and compensation management. This strategic investment will help drive innovative business concepts and continued growth of Workstream’s offering.”
“First Advantage is an excellent, visionary company and this relationship will benefit Workstream going forward,” Long added, “There are potential ways to capitalize on innovative research resources and a powerful international distribution network. This investment will help us move faster with our ambitious growth objectives.”
First Advantage supplies a range of human resource and legal support services. These services are used by over ten thousand employers for the recruitment, screening, on-boarding and assessment of job applicants and current personnel.
Making the announcement, Todd Mavis, CEO of First Advantage, said: “We are investing in Workstream for its high speed of innovation and entrepreneurial approach to bringing important solutions to the fast-growing human capital market. The services offered to employers are complementary to our own and bring exciting potential opportunities for our business.”
In connection with the investment, Marc Bala, a Director of First Advantage and Principal with Symphony Technology Group, Palo Alto, California, will join the Workstream, Inc. Board of Directors.
To learn more about First Advantage, go to www.fadv.com.
To learn more about Workstream, visit www.workstreaminc.com
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June 29, 2011
Scalable Onboarding Solution Eliminates Costly Service Engagements, Speeds Time to Productivity and Easily Adapts to Changing Requirements
HRchitect featured Taleo in our 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. HRchitect attended the 2010 TaleoWorld conference and HRchitect’s Matt Lafata, one of the industry’s leading talent management systems analysts, attended Taleo’s annual Sales and Services meeting in 2010 & 2011.
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!
Taleo Corporation (NASDAQ: TLEO), the leading provider of on-demand talent management solutions, further solidified its leadership of the small to mid-sized market with the release of a new and expanded Taleo OnBoard™ which will enable companies to quickly and easily onboard employees without the use of costly service engagements. This scalable solution easily adapts to changing requirements and engages new hires on their first day of work to speed productivity.
“The ability to create customizable bundles by position ensures that there isn’t a single thing that falls through the cracks when a new hire starts, and helps to hold individuals accountable for their pieces of the process,” said Casi Jewett, MA, PHR, Employee & Labor Relations for Santa Rosa Community Health Centers. “The new release of Taleo OnBoard will help us to further ensure compliance and speed up the onboarding process, which is critical in the fast-paced medical world.”
Taleo OnBoard debuts industry-first features such as dependent tasks, configurable forms, and location-based activities. The adaptable solution helps executives, line managers, and HR teams build a consistent and repeatable onboarding process. OnBoard builds the right foundation for new hires by providing a smooth and automated conversion experience from candidate to employee — making people feel connected and improving retention — while streamlining existing processes and eliminating mountains of paperwork.
“Taleo OnBoard is the only solution for the small and mid-sized business market that comprehensively equips companies to make the best impression on a new hire’s first day of work, which is a critical first step to engaging and retaining top talent,” said Michael Boese, Senior Vice President, TBE and Talent Grid at Taleo. “These new capabilities strengthen our suite of talent management solutions, including Taleo Recruit, Taleo Perform, Taleo Learn, Taleo Comp and Taleo Insight, and further drives Taleo’s position as the leader in the market.”
Dependent tasks allow employers to designate the order of different onboarding tasks so that the system automatically assigns new tasks upon the completion of other tasks.
Other industry-leading features include:
- Configurable Forms: Administrators can add unlimited, customized company forms– collecting and tracking information that becomes part of the employee record — without lengthy and costly services engagement.
- Employee Life Cycle Management: Reduce administrative burden and improve the communication and collection of information relating to life cycle events such as a change in employment status or signing a new employee handbook.
For more information on Taleo, please visit www.taleo.com
Matt Lafata, HRchitect
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June 10, 2011
Recent Research Shows how Assessment Data Helps Organizations Achieve Business Goals
HRchitect featured Kenexa in our 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. Derek Bluestone, VP Product Marketing appeared on the HRchitect WebMingle on June 17, 2010. HRchitect’s Matt Lafata, one of the industry’s leading talent management systems analysts, attended the Kenexa Analyst Day in May, 2010 and the Kenexa World Conference in 2009 and 2010.
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!
As the only company currently offering fully integrated Assessment solutions that support the entire employee lifecycle, Kenexa (NASDAQ:KNXA), a global provider of business solutions for human resources, understands how Assessments can help organizations identify, hire and retain right fit employees by predicting human performance and potential. The latest Assessments report from Boston-based Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company (NYSE:HHS), supports Kenexa’s focus. Aberdeen’s research showed that organizations that used assessments in both the pre- and post-hire processes achieved, on average, 19% more of their organizational goals in the past year, as compared to organizations not using assessments.
“The results of the Aberdeen report further demonstrate what we at Kenexa have always known – assessment data can improve employee and organizational performance by ensuring the right person is hired for the right job,” stated Dr. Courtney McCashland, president of Kenexa’s Global Assessment Division . “Many of our long-term clients have experienced dramatic improvements in key business outcomes by using our assessment solutions. By understanding the key levers of a company, we are creating tools that help businesses hire a higher quality candidate.”
Mollie Lombardi, Senior Research Analyst, Human Capital Management at the Aberdeen Group, commented, “The research findings show a number of common attributes among best-in-class companies. For instance, best-in-class organizations are 85% more likely to be able to correlate post-hire assessment results to ongoing performance. And, organizations with a formal process to assess candidates, new hires and existing employees are 56% more likely to be best-in-class companies.”
With more than 1,000 ready-to-use Assessment tests available, Kenexa has been responsible for administering more than 30 million Assessments in 14 languages and in 44 countries in just the last two years. Assessments are based on seven key areas that predict individual performance and potential – experience, skills, abilities, personality, motivation, judgment and culture fit. Kenexa’s Assessments also integrate with recruitment technology, onboarding, career development, succession planning and leadership development to create a seamless user experience.
A complimentary copy of Aberdeen’s research, titled “Assessments 2011: Selecting and Developing for the Future,” can be downloaded here.
For more information on Kenexa, please visit www.kenexa.com
Matt Lafata, HRchitect
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May 29, 2011
Cited as “The Learning Leader” in Comprehensive Analysis of Current Offerings
HRchitect featured Plateau in our release of The Suite Life of Integrated Talent Management and also includes them in our list of top Talent Management Systems and Learning Management Systems vendors that businesses should consider. Jeff Kristick, Sr. VP Marketing of Plateau Systems appeared on the HRchitect WebMingle on April 3, 2009.
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!
Plateau Systems has been positioned as a “Leader” in the The Forrester Wave™: Talent Management, Q2 2011, published this week (May 23, 2011) by Forrester Research, Inc. Plateau achieved positioning in the Leaders Waves across Performance, Learning and Integrated Performance and Learning, and was cited as “the Learning Leader” in the report.
The report states: “In Forrester’s 108-criteria evaluation of talent management vendors that offer suites for both learning and performance, we found that Plateau edged out [the other evaluated vendors] for the top spot. Plateau’s stellar core learning functionality, coupled with advancements in performance management, boosted it to the top of the Leader category.”
The Plateau Talent Management Suite allows HR leaders and managers to bring the best out of their people — by automating and improving key talent management processes, delivering ongoing learning and development, and providing critical insight about the workforce.
“Plateau has been recognized as a leader in talent management, and was cited as the learning leader, one of the most critical aspects of talent management,” said Paul Sparta, chairman and CEO of Plateau Systems. “I’m immensely proud of the technology innovation and customer support that are behind our position as a leader in the Forrester Wave.”
Plateau recently entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by SuccessFactors, the global leader in business execution cloud-based SaaS software, which is expected to close in summer 2011. Following the close of the acquisition, Plateau Learning and other products will be integrated with SuccessFactors’ BizX suite.
“The newest industry assessment of who is strongest in Learning brings tears to our eyes at SuccessFactors, and warrants our investment thesis. Reorganization that Plateau ‘edged out [the other evaluated vendors]‘ and words like ‘stellar core learning functionality’ shows that our acquisition combines the clear best-in-class in Learning, with SuccessFactors’ best-in-class Talent Management. No. 1 and no. 1 respectively joining hands to provide total cradle-to-grave people applications, including hiring and onboarding, the system of record for content, formal, informal and social learning, and all talent management, social and collaboration, and reporting and analytics — delivered in the cloud in every part of the world,” said Lars Dalgaard, founder and CEO of SuccessFactors. “I’d like to congratulate Paul and his team for achieving this recognition as a Leader from Forrester Research, and I personally can’t wait to start working with them as part of the SuccessFactors team.”
Dalgaard continued, “That Plateau was also recognized as the leader in combined Performance and Learning shows us that their expertise extends beyond just learning to master the key integration points and data flows that encompass an end-to-end employee engagement platform, and that this problem has already been figured out in the best possible way for our customers to enjoy. In fact, the first integrated customers are live and we are excited about the many new customers that have called us already in anticipation of what is to come in combining Plateau and SuccessFactors.”
For more information about Plateau, visit www.plateau.com.
Matt Lafata, HRchitect
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April 22, 2011
Sales surge through new client wins and expanded customer deployments drives another successful quarter
HRchitect includes Position Manager in our list of top Talent Acquisition Systems vendors that businesses should consider. Michael DiPietro, VP of Marketing & Product Management with HealthcareSource will be on the HRchitect WebMingle on May 20, 2010. 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!
HealthcareSource®, the leading provider of talent management software solutions for the healthcare industry, today announced that in the first quarter of 2011 it saw strong results in new revenues driven by growing adoption and deployments of its software-as-a-service products including HealthcareSource Position Manager®, Performance Manager®, TestSource® behavioral assessment solutions, Physician Recruitment Manager® and Interview Manager. As a private company, HealthcareSource does not publicly report its sales and earnings.
“The first quarter of 2011 continues our ongoing track record of solid revenue and growth,” said Peter Segall, President and CEO of HealthcareSource. “Building on our 2010 momentum, we continue to add a large number of new customers, as well as follow-on purchases by legacy customers integrating additional HealthcareSource solutions with their prior investments.”
Healthcare organizations demonstrated their interest to invest in talent acquisition and retention through a significant uptick in their purchase and implementation of HealthcareSource solutions for applicant tracking, onboarding, pre-hire assessments, performance management, physician recruiting, video interviewing, and its industry-leading healthcare job board.
In April 2011, the Company announced the appointment of Mr. Bryce Chicoyne as Chief Financial Officer. A veteran financial and business leader who was previously an executive at Salary.com, Harvard Bioscience, and other technology companies, Mr. Chicoyne brings strong financial expertise and experience with leading vendors in the human capital (SaaS) market. With his appointment, Chicoyne joins a large group of new employees hired by HealthcareSource during the first quarter to meet the future needs demands of the company’s growing customer base and expanded product line.
HealthcareSource has added a number of new hospital clients, including regional health centers and large enterprise health delivery systems. Clients who purchased or expanded their HealthcareSource systems during in Q1-2011 include:
Alamance Regional Medical Center, Alexander Youth Network, Ashtabula County Medical Center, Bigfork Valley, Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital, Bronson Healthcare Group, Casa Colina Center for Rehabilitation, Cass County Memorial Hospital, Clark Retirement Community, CoxHealth, Doctors Community Healthcare Corporate, Eastern Connecticut Health Network, Emanuel Medical Center, Fisher-Titus Medical Center, Good Shepherd Medical Center, Gundersen Lutheran Health System, Health Essentials, Holzer Medical Center, Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, Jackson Purchase Medical Associates, Jefferson Radiology, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center, Madison County Hospital, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, Medical Facilities of America, Melmark Mercy Medical, Meritus Health, Methodist Hospital of Southern California, Methodist Rehabilitation Center, Middlesex Hospital, Munroe Regional Medical Center, Ohana Pacific – Hale Kupuna Heritage, Riverside Community Hospital, Saints Medical Center, Spectrum Medical Group, St. John’s Medical Center, Trinity Health, Trinity Mother Frances Health System, Tufts Medical Center & Floating Hospital for Children, University Health Care System, University of Mississippi Medical Center, West Hills Hospital & Medical Center, Willow Valley Retirement Communities, and Wishard Health Services.
What HealthcareSource Clients Are Saying:
Increasingly, hospitals are purchasing and integrating multiple HealthcareSource solutions for improved HR productivity throughout the talent management cycle. CoxHealth and University Health Care System are two examples:
CoxHealth is a three-hospital regional health organization with more than 60 physician clinics in 20 communities serving more than 900,000 people in a 25-county service area in southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas. CoxHealth is accredited by The Joint Commission and distinguished as one of the nation’s Top 100 Integrated Healthcare Systems (2006-2010) for proven excellence in its provision of primary and specialty care. “Hiring and managing a staff of more than 7,500 employees is a major human capital challenge,” said Eric Maxwell, Director of Compensation/HRIS, Human Resources, CoxHealth (Springfield, MO). “We plan on leveraging the features of HealthcareSource Position Manager to better manage over 3,000 applications we receive monthly and to significantly improve our reporting capabilities which is essential now that we are under an affirmative action program. We also purchased HealthcareSource Performance Manager to eliminate our current paper based process and improve the timeliness of all evaluations.”
University Health Care System (which includes University Hospital, Georgia’s second largest acute care hospital) is one of the largest, most comprehensive healthcare providers in the southeastern United States. Accredited by The Joint Commission and winner of the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 12 years in a row, University Health employs more than 3,000 healthcare professionals including nearly 600independent, private physicians on active, consulting, courtesy and associate staff. “University Health Care System will leverage the features of HealthcareSource Performance Manager to eliminate our current paper based performance review process, provide extensive reporting and metrics for our leadership team, as well as totally redefine the review process so that it is efficient and meaningful for employees and leaders,“ said Melissa Brandt, PHR, Total Rewards Manager at University Hospital (Augusta, GA). “In addition, we purchased HealthcareSource Position Manager to better manage more than 3,000 applications received monthly and provide a better onboarding experience for new employees joining the University team.”
For more information on HealthcareSource, please visit www.healthcaresource.com
Matt Lafata, HRchitect
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March 11, 2011
New vice president and research director will advance the company’s education, research and advisory services capabilities in talent management and workforce performance management
If you are looking for a new Talent Acquisition System, Talent Management System, or any HR system, talk to HRchitect first. 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!
Ventana Research announced today that industry leader Kevin W. Grossman has joined the company as vice president and research director focused on the industry and focus on utilizing the people and workforce effectively. This focus in the industry has been often strategically called human capital management with a focus on applications that are part of talent management and human resource management and information systems that enables improvement to workforce performance and the human resource profession.
Grossman brings to Ventana Research more than a decade of HCM marketplace experience, during which time he has marketed and educated the market on value of the hiring and workforce processes that human resources and those in operational management can improve their organizational efficiencies. Kevin was recently rated as #1 HR digital influencer, #2 digital influencer in leadership and #4 influencer in talent management by online magazine HRExaminer.com outpacing all other industry analysts.
“We are ecstatic about Kevin Grossman joining our team,” said Mark Smith, Ventana Research CEO and EVP of Research. “With his experience and presence in HR dialogue he will bring new research and education to the industry while providing world-class advice to clients worldwide to separate hype from reality in regards to vendors and products. I have admired Kevin’s work that has brought fresh perspective to the industry.”
At Ventana Research, Kevin will direct research and education on a range of applications and processes covering human capital management across talent acquisition, talent management, workforce performance management and HR management systems (HRMS). These areas include specific workforce process areas of recruiting, onboarding, performance, compensation, learning, succession and analytics. He also will take responsibility for leading the research and advisory services that will educate organizations on how to adopt best practices and technologies to help HR and organizations worldwide. Kevin will also help lead the business technology innovations within human capital management by Ventana Research including: analytics, cloud computing, collaboration, mobility and social media.
Grossman will develop progressive research into the role of these applications and technologies across business and IT functions, while also providing assistance to human resource organizations in making critical investment decisions regarding investments in the offerings of software suppliers like ADP, Cornerstone OnDemand, Kenexa, Kronos, Lawson, Oracle, Plateau, Saba, SAP, SuccessFactors, SumTotal Systems, Taleo and Talent Technology.
Grossman will be responsible for servicing Ventana Research clients across business and IT, ensuring they benefit from the company’s world-class education and research through workshops, assessments and the new fact- and education-based advisory service called Ventana OnDemand. He will also be responsible for leading benchmark research and vendor and product analysis and comparison called Ventana Research Value Index. Prior to joining Ventana Research, Grossman was the president of HRmarketer.com and other consulting firms who focused on the HR process and technologies in the market.
“With more than decade of experience in the HR industry, I’ve wanted to provide the education and research that helps buyers and suppliers get better aligned to realize the true value of people across business processes,” Grossman said. “Becoming part of Ventana Research is a great opportunity to share my experience and passion with organizations so they might too increase their human capital value. The continuing consolidation and simultaneous growth of the Talent Management space creates the need for a strong and reliable voice with the experience, reputation and depth of research and coverage that Ventana Research offers.”
Those that want to gain access to Kevin Grossman’s industry insights and advice can set up an inquiry through client services or sign up for research- and advisory-based Ventana OnDemand Services. Kevin can be found on Twitter at @kgrossmanvr, LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinwgrossman) and his blog at http://kevinwgrossman.ventanaresearch.com and can be reached via email at kevin dot Grossman at VentanaResearch dot com. You can learn more about Ventana Research on LinkedIn.
Matt Lafata, HRchitect
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March 1, 2011
Award Honors SilkRoad’s Core HR Solution for Getting to the “HeartBeat” of Organizations
HRchitect featured SilkRoad in our 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. 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!
SilkRoad technology, inc., a leading provider of talent management solutions, announced today it was named the winner of a celebrated Stevie Award. HeartBeat, SilkRoad’s core HR solution was selected as the winner in the “Relationship Management Solution” category in the fifth annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. SilkRoad COO Brian Platz accepted the award at the gala banquet held this week in Miami Beach, Florida.
The awards were presented by the Stevie Awards, which organizes several of the world’s leading business awards shows including the prestigious American Business Awards.
More than 800 entries from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted to this year’s competition, an increase of more than 60 percent over 2010.
“Our HeartBeat team works very hard to help organizations manage all relevant human resource information,” said Brian Platz, EVP, and Chief Operating Officer of SilkRoad technology. ”This win for our newest product is a great honor, and recognition of our efforts to provide the best talent management solutions on the market to companies around the globe.”
SilkRoad technology’s HeartBeat is an on-demand core HR system that allows workers and managers to access and act on HR information relevant to them. This information can be readily integrated with all SilkRoad’s Life Suite solutions or other HR-related third party applications, such as payroll, recruiting, performance, training and compensation, and providing a unified front-end for all users.
SilkRoad provides software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions that significantly improve talent management for more than 1,700 customers across the globe, cutting millions of dollars in human resources costs with integrated solutions that manage the entire employee life cycle. With its award-winning Life Suite, SilkRoad assists companies to attract best-fit talent, manage onboarding and employee transitions, maximize employee performance, provide a centralized learning management system, and deliver accurate information with employee intranets and content management systems.
For more information on SilkRoad, please visit www.silkroad.com
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February 24, 2011
Recent Funding Empowers Continued Market Growth
HRchitect featured SilkRoad in our 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. 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!
SilkRoad technology, inc., the leading provider of talent management solutions, announced today it has expanded its global operations by opening a new corporate office in France. The new Paris-based office, which will be led by Didier Bichon, Vice President Western Europe, will support SilkRoad’s direct sales and marketing efforts throughout the region. This announcement comes in the wake of the company’s announcement this past November that it secured a $40 million dollar investment round of capital from new investors Intel Capital, Tenaya Capital, West Summit, SunBridge and existing investors Foundation Capital, Azure Capital and SilkRoad Equity to build out operations that capitalize on the increasing global market demand for talent management solutions and for its recent opening of an office in Japan.
“SilkRoad’s new locations in France, England and Japan will enable us to continue delivering on our promise to investors to expand our operations to a new client base worldwide,” said Andrew J. “Flip”Filipowski, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SilkRoad technology. “Didier and the rest of the new teams bring with them a wealth of knowledge and great market insight. They are the best of the best and we are excited to welcome them to the SilkRoad team.”
Bichon has a stellar track record in the talent management space and is a pioneer in developing software-as-a-service (SaaS) in France and Europe. He most recently headed the French-based operations for MrTed, where he built the business and created brand awareness. Previously, Bichon was at Vurv Technology Southern Europe and successfully built the region from the bottom up for them. There are currently five employees at the new SilkRoad French office, which is continuing to expand staff in order to deliver first class service solutions to the local market. SilkRoad solutions localized in French, Spanish and German are already available.
The new SilkRoad offices will focus on new client acquisition, support for SilkRoad’s global clients, building brand awareness in the market, and developing the Human Capital Management space in the regions.
For more information on SilkRoad, please visit www.silkroad.com
Matt Lafata, HRchitect
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February 22, 2011
Kenexa’s Strong Consulting Practice, Research and Development Cited in Vendor Analysis
HRchitect featured Kenexa in our 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. Derek Bluestone, VP Product Marketing appeared on the HRchitect WebMingle on June 17, 2010. HRchitect’s Matt Lafata, one of the industry’s leading talent management systems analysts, attended the Kenexa Analyst Day in May, 2010 and the Kenexa World Conference in 2009 and 2010.
If you are looking for a new Talent Management System, or any HR system, talk to HRchitect first. 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!
Kenexa (NASDAQ:KNXA), a global provider of business solutions for human resources, announced today that it has been named a major player in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Integrated Talent Management 2011 Vendor Analysis for the third consecutive year. Kenexa was assessed and included in the report based on the strength of its global integrated talent management capabilities and strategies.
In the report, IDC identified Kenexa as a major player “with strengths in global reach, a force of hundreds of PhDs knowledgeable in talent and assessment, a strong consulting practice, and a large R&D organization that takes advantage of offshore resources.” The analysis highlighted Kenexa’s 2x™ release and discussed how the recent Salary.com acquisition may further differentiate the company in the future.
IDC’s 2011 MarketScape report evaluated the offerings and prospects of the worldwide integrated talent management market’s leading providers based on detailed criteria that IDC identifies as key factors contributing to vendor success. The results are based on both quantitative and qualitative characteristics that determine each service provider’s current capabilities and future strategies. IDC noted several key success factors for talent management—customer service, innovation and growth strategy—and placed greater weight on how well the companies execute than they have in past years.
“The vendors serving the market for integrated talent management have advanced their offerings in features and functions through both organic development and acquisition,” commented Lisa Rowan, program director, HR, Talent, and Learning Strategies for IDC. “Despite a number of acquisitions, the market is still crowded, so consolidations will likely continue. As the market continues to mature, differentiation will come from excellence in execution and superior customer service.”
Kenexa’s 2x Talent Management platform includes an integrated suite of Recruitment, Assessment, Onboarding, Mobile and Performance Management solutions that support the entire employee lifecycle from pre-hire to exit, with twenty percent of the Fortune 100 companies using the 2x platform to power their Talent Management business processes.
“We are pleased that IDC has once again recognized Kenexa’s strong presence in the global talent management market,” noted Eric Lochner, president, Global Talent Management at Kenexa. “Integrated Talent Management is a booming market, and Kenexa’s 2x Platform continues to be selected by marquee clients such as KPMG Australia and YUM! Brands China.”
For more information on Kenexa, please visit www.kenexa.com
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February 11, 2011
5th Annual Awards will be Presented on February 21 in Miami Beach
HRchitect featured SilkRoad in our 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. 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!
SilkRoad technology, inc., a leading provider of talent management solutions, announced today was named a Finalist in the “Customer Service Department of the Year” category, and the “Relationship Management Solution” category for its HeartBeat product in the fifth annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.
The awards are presented by the Stevie Awards, which organizes several of the world’s leading business awards shows including the prestigious American Business Awards.
Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word “crowned,” winners will be announced during a gala banquet on Monday, February 21 at the Eden Roc Renaissance Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. Nominated customer service and sales executives from the U.S.A. and several other countries are expected to attend.
More than 800 entries from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted to this year’s competition, an increase of more than 60 percent over 2010. SilkRoad is a finalist in two categories.
“We are all extremely excited the Stevie’s recognized both our unparalleled customer service and our newest product, HeartBeat this year,” said Andrew J. “Flip” Filipowski, Executive Chairman and CEO of SilkRoad technology. “Our hardworking team goes above and beyond for our valued clients and it’s a great honor to have their tireless efforts recognized.”
SilkRoad provides software as a service (SaaS) solutions that significantly improve talent management for more than 1,700 customers across the globe, cutting millions of dollars in human resources costs with integrated solutions that manage the entire employee life cycle. With its award-winning Life Suite, SilkRoad assists companies to attract best-fit talent, manage onboarding & employee transitions, maximize employee performance, provide a centralized learning management system, and deliver accurate information with employee intranets and content management systems.
SilkRoad technology’s HeartBeat is an on-demand core HR system that allows workers and managers to access and act on HR information relevant to them. This information can be readily integrated with all SilkRoad’s Life Suite solutions or other HR-related third party applications, such as payroll, benefits, recruiting, performance, training & compensation, providing a unified front-end for all users.
“Being named a Finalist in the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service is an important achievement,” said Michael Gallagher, president of the Stevie Awards. ”It means that independent business executives have agreed that the nominee is worthy of international recognition. We congratulate all of the Finalists on their achievement and wish them well in the competition.”
Details about the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service and the list of Finalists in all categories are available at www.stevieawards.com/sales.
For more information on SilkRoad, please visit www.silkroad.com
Matt Lafata, HRchitect
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