Authoria and Peopleclick Combine in $100 Million Transaction to Create Largest Private Company in the Talent Management Arena

January 5, 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.

As further evidence of its commitment to the Human Capital Management marketplace, Bedford Funding, a private equity firm with $800 million in available capital specializing in investments in the software and IT sector, today announced its $100 million acquisition of Peopleclick, the leading provider of Talent Acquisition and Workforce Compliance and Diversity solutions. Peopleclick will join with Authoria, an existing Bedford Funding portfolio company which was the industry’s first provider of fully-integrated Talent Management solutions. The combination of these two leading independent brands, which will now operate under the Peopleclick Authoria (The Company) name, brings an unmatched suite of Talent Management software, services and consulting solutions to enterprise businesses around the world. Charles S. Jones, Managing Partner of Bedford Funding, will assume the role of Chairman and CEO of Peopleclick Authoria, effective immediately.

“Enterprise customers who are addressing increasing global workforce complexity and managing thousands, or even tens of thousands, of employees expect deep software functionality in the specific Talent Management disciplines they are enabling, whether it be recruiting, compensation, performance management, succession planning, compliance or vendor management. That said, with every silo or multi-silo function purchase, all enterprise customers come to the table with a long-term vision for a full suite of compatible and integrated Talent Management solutions so they can successfully apply a range of employee data toward desired business outcomes,” said Mr. Jones. “We are excited to now provide current and prospective customers the powerful combination of two leading brands and two deeply innovative and comprehensive suite providers in Talent Acquisition and Talent Management. With this integration we are delivering the first best-of-breed suite available in the market from one single-source vendor.”

Peopleclick Authoria is currently serving nearly 60 percent of the Fortune 100 and has proven expertise in meeting the needs of large global customers. The combined company has expressly committed to the ongoing support of all product lines offered by Authoria and Peopleclick prior to the union, and it will deliver key integration and innovation elements in order to provide broader capability for existing customers and one of the most comprehensive talent lifecycle solutions for new customers.

“Peopleclick Authoria represents the union of two strong players in the fast-growing Talent Management systems market,” said Josh Bersin, President and CEO of Bersin & Associates. “Both companies are product and market leaders in their segments, and together they bring scale and depth of management to drive growth and even greater customer value.”

All aspects of the Peopleclick business, including the Vendor Management System and the Compliance and Diversity businesses, will be integrated, along with the Talent Acquisition products, into a comprehensive Talent Management offering with Authoria’s existing suite. The Compliance and Diversity business previously within Peopleclick, combined with the full suite of post-hire talent management capabilities, is at the forefront of supporting the diverse workforce priorities and regulatory compliance initiatives of global customers for both companies. By extending customers’ ability to effectively control their contingent workforces, Peopleclick Authoria’s Vendor Management System offers customers the ability to fully manage the talent acquisition process — whether such talent is permanently added to an organization or considered on a contingent basis — to meet critical staffing and organizational performance needs within budget.

The full spectrum of Talent Acquisition and Talent Management products available through Peopleclick Authoria will continue to be sold independently or as part of a suite offering, and the Company will be delivering an Appreciation Program, which will reward the purchase of expanded suite functionality with discounted packaged pricing models, in the coming months to existing customers of both companies. In further support of customer initiatives in the coming year, the Company has made additional investments in the engineering and services groups to optimize the delivery of new functionality and integrations to customers in the U.S. through four data centers and eight offices spread across North America and internationally through an E.U. data center and locations in India, Belgium and the United Kingdom.

“As a customer of both Authoria and Peopleclick, I can already see how this will make an immediate impact on Talent Management,” said Brandy Fulton, VP of HR Operations, Citrix. “Recruiting really is the portal through which all employees pass and combining the rich functionality of Peopleclick’s offerings with Authoria’s comprehensive Talent Management suite closes the loop between Talent Acquisition and performance, compensation and succession. I enjoy working with, and have the greatest respect for, both Peopleclick and Authoria, and I look forward to seeing the products and functionality the combined organization will bring to the market.”

Mr. Jones, who has spent much of his career as an operating executive for a wide range of large public international companies and small growth-driven private companies, has a reputation for innovation and customer-centric growth strategies. He has a proven and highly successful track record in integrating software companies, identifying key inflection points of differentiation and unleashing the inherent value to the market. His desire to run this combined business is a powerful commitment to customers and a meaningful endorsement of his understanding of the importance of integrated Talent Management solutions for enterprise companies around the world.

Before becoming Managing Partner of Bedford Funding, Mr. Jones was Chairman and then CEO of Markham, Ontario-based Geac Computer Corporation, a Toronto Stock Exchange listed software company with annual revenues approaching U.S. $500 million. During Mr. Jones’s tenure, he transformed the Geac business with two large public-company acquisitions and built an innovative and market leading business intelligence software enterprise focused on the financial value chain. On October 1, 2001, The Wall Street Journal named Geac the number one performing global stock. In 2004, Mr. Jones was named on the top 25 list of CEOs in Canada and, in 2005, on the top 10 list of CEOs in Canada by Canada’s National Post newspaper.

Ron Kupferman, former Chairman and CEO of Peopleclick, and Jim McDevitt, former CEO of Authoria, will both operate as Vice Chairmen, working on Business Development activities in their respective markets.

Peopleclick currently serves more than 2,100 clients in 214 countries and territories, including 54 Fortune 100, and has strong vertical market presence in retail and health care, while recognizing employer preference for hourly or part-time employment in an increasingly regulated workplace environment. The organization was recently placed in the “Leaders” Quadrant of Gartner’s “Magic Quadrant” for E-Recruitment Software* based on its vision and ability to execute. Peopleclick also received the highest Market Readiness score of any vendor in The Aberdeen(TM) AXIS on Talent Acquisition report based on its ability to support its current installed base and bring new, award-winning products to market, among other key performance indicators.

About Peopleclick Authoria

Peopleclick Authoria is transforming Talent Management through best-of-breed technology and expertise. With a deep focus on business intelligence and analytics, the company’s technology gives clients the actionable insight required to make strategic decisions that drive better business results. Nearly 60 percent of the Fortune 100 use Peopleclick Authoria Talent Acquisition, Talent Management and Workforce Compliance and Diversity solutions to manage salaried, hourly and contingent labor across their organization. These solutions manage the entire talent lifecycle from recruiting to on-boarding and through the ongoing management of each individual’s career while helping organizations measure, analyze and empower their existing workforce. Both founded separately in 1997, the two human capital management companies joined together in 2010 to form Peopleclick Authoria. The Company’s solutions currently support more than 2,400 organizations ranging in size from large, global corporations to small and medium-sized businesses in more than 214 countries and territories around the world.

About Bedford Funding

Bedford Funding is a private equity firm specializing in investment opportunities in the consolidating and fragmented technology sector with an initial focus in the software and IT services sector. The firm offers extensive strategic operating and financial management expertise and advice with the intention of providing exceptional performance and financial returns for its portfolio companies and its investors. Bedford Funding serves the IT and investment communities worldwide from its headquarters located in White Plains, NY.

For more information on this transaction, please visit www.PeopleclickAuthoria.com.
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Leading Organizations Energize Their Talent Acquisition Strategy with Peopleclick…from Peopleclick

November 20, 2009

 

Peopleclick Experiences Strong Momentum Across All Three Product Lines

HRchitect includes Peopleclick in our list of top Talent Acquisition Systems vendors that businesses should consider. Peopleclick participated in the Talent Acquisition Systems panel on June 10, 2009 as part of theHRshow event. 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.

Peopleclick, Inc., the leading provider of talent acquisition and workforce compliance and diversity solutions, announces strong momentum across all product lines as several leading organizations have selected Peopleclick to transform their talent acquisition strategy. New clients utilizing solutions within the Peopleclick Talent Acquisition Suite include Pepco Holdings, Inc., Pike Electric, Volkswagen U.K., GENCO Supply Chain Solutions, University of Pennsylvania Health Systems and Steria Recruitment.

Peopleclick RMS is the first recruitment management system Volkswagen U.K. has implemented within its U.K. headquarters. “Volkswagen U.K. decided to partner with Peopleclick because they provide a world-class single-source solution for managing our entire recruitment process, giving Volkswagen the ability to achieve multiple hiring objectives within our organization,” said Lorna Fletcher, Resourcing Business Partner for Volkswagen U.K. “For the first time, Volkswagen is able to leverage its corporate brand to promote all positions under the Volkswagen Group umbrella.”

Several recent Peopleclick clients will be implementing more than one solution within the Peopleclick Talent Acquisition Suite. Both Pepco Holdings, Inc. and Pike Electric will be using Peopleclick RMS and Peopleclick CAAMS affirmative action software to manage their recruitment needs and diversity and compliance objectives. Steria Recruitment has deployed Peopleclick VMS to manage their clients’ temporary workforces and control spend and authorization processes thus increasing the effectiveness of their contingent labor program.

Lastly, GENCO has selected the Peopleclick CAAMS solution to monitor their affirmative action plans and goals. “GENCO is looking forward to our partnership with Peopleclick,” added Julie Arrington, Director of Teammate Services at GENCO. “Peopleclick CAAMS is a true enterprise software solution that will provide the most effective way for our company to fulfill our short and long range affirmative action and diversity initiatives. By providing greater flexibility and reporting capabilities, we will be able to perform cost-effective monitoring of our compliance and diversity goals on a regular basis.”

Peopleclick’s momentum has delivered record levels of new business for the company during the second and third quarters of 2009. “Organizations realize the strength of their workforce can affect the longevity of their business success,” said Mike DeFrancesco, Chief Financial Officer of Peopleclick. “Within one cohesive platform, our technologies provide clients with the most intuitive talent acquisition solutions available, making their job functions more effective. With the economy showing signs of recovery, new clients are implementing these solutions so they will be in a position to attract top talent and stay a step ahead of their competitors. Meanwhile, Peopleclick’s technology will provide these organizations with a holistic view of their hiring strategy to reduce costs, reduce turnover and manage their contract labor all in a compliant manner.”

To learn more about Peopleclick, please visit www.peopleclick.com

 

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Peopleclick Adds New Mobile Platform to its Talent Acquisition Suite…from Peopleclick

October 9, 2009

 

Peopleclick Mobile Helps Organizations Connect with Candidates More Effectively

HRchitect includes Peopleclick in our list of top Talent Acquisition Systems vendors that businesses should consider. Peopleclick participated in the Talent Acquisition Systems panel on June 10, 2009 as part of theHRshow event. 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.

Peopleclick, Inc., the leading provider of talent acquisition and workforce compliance and diversity solutions, announced the launch of Peopleclick Mobile recently at Human Resource Executive’s HR Technology Conference & Exposition in Chicago, IL. This platform of enhanced mobile recruiting capabilities, for both HR professionals and candidates, gives organizations the ability to advance their recruiting strategy while using mobile devices.

A new addition to the Peopleclick Talent Acquisition Suite™, Peopleclick Mobile expands Suite functionality to mobile devices including: 

  • The ability for HR professionals and managers to approve requisitions while they’re on the go
  • The capability to view reports and dashboards presented by the Peopleclick® Business Intelligence Platform
  • The means for candidates to manage interview schedules via mobile device, email and text messaging

This new offering provides multi-platform mobile support for browser-enabled smart phones including any Windows Mobile, Blackberry, iPhone and iTouch devices. Because users will access mobile features through a web browser, little to no additional configuration is required by the client, making it easy to extend the reach of their employer brand. In early 2010, further enhancements, including full mobile support of an organization’s career site, will be added to the platform featuring the capability to search, apply and monitor applications via mobile device.

“Peopleclick’s new mobile features bring an organization’s talent acquisition strategy to an entirely new level,” added Ginny Gomez, Peopleclick’s SVP of Product Management and Marketing. “With thousands of opportunities literally at their fingertips, candidates will have the ability to search and apply for jobs anywhere, anytime which is truly groundbreaking. Peopleclick Mobile is a robust solution that will assist HR managers and recruiters in reaching their goal of building a successful workforce.”

To learn more about Peopleclick, please visit www.peopleclick.com

 
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Peopleclick Releases Complimentary eBook on Maintaining Compliance While Using Social Networks for Recruiting…from Peopleclick

August 22, 2009

 

This eBook Discusses the Use of Social Networks and Employment Law

HRchitect includes Peopleclick in our list of top Talent Acquisition Systems vendors that businesses should consider. Peopleclick participated in the Talent Acquisition Systems panel on June 10, 2009 as part of theHRshow event. 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.

Peopleclick, Inc., the leading global provider of talent acquisition and workforce compliance and diversity solutions, announces today the release of the complimentary eBook, Social Networks and Employment Law. Dr. Lisa Harpe from the Peopleclick® Research Institute and author of the eBook, discusses the compliance regulations HR professionals encounter when using social and professional networking sites as part of their talent acquisition strategy. Click here to download the complimentary eBook from Peopleclick.

As the popularity of social and professional networking rises, recruiters, organizations and candidates are using Web 2.0 technologies to gain insight into each other. However, there are several federal anti-discrimination regulations that must be considered when organizations utilize these sites for recruiting and hiring purposes. In the eBook, Dr. Harpe reviews how organizations can avoid disparate treatment and disparate impact claims when using social networks for recruiting.

“Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter offer an excess of information about job seekers applying for any open requisition in the marketplace today,” said Dr. Lisa Harpe, PhD, Sr. Consultant and Industrial Organizational Psychologist at the Peopleclick® Research Institute. “The novelty around these sites overshadows the fact that using these technologies for recruiting and hiring carries with it many legal obligations. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the laws and regulations behind using these sites in the talent acquisition process as employers utilize these networks to consider individuals for employment, verify employment data, evaluate qualifications or use an applicant’s leisure activities as a basis for making hiring decisions. All methods used to make employment decisions are considered selection procedures and subject to anti-discrimination regulations.”

As social networks gain momentum as a viable resource for candidates to job search and for organizations to connect with potential applicants, it is important to be aware of the consequences of using these technologies for sourcing, recruiting and hiring. By following the recommendations found in the Social Networks and Employment Law eBook, organizations can be confident they are using social networking as a part of their talent acquisition strategy without discrimination and in compliance with federal law.

To learn more about Peopleclick® RMS and the Peopleclick® Research Institute, www.peopleclick.com or call 877-820-4400.

 
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Peopleclick Partners with Burning Glass to Offer Advanced Resume Parsing Capabilities…from Peopleclick

August 11, 2009

 

Enhanced Searching Helps Recruiters Effectively Find Top Talent

HRchitect includes Peopleclick in our list of top Talent Acquisition Systems vendors that businesses should consider. Peopleclick participated in the Talent Acquisition Systems panel on June 10, 2009 as part of theHRshow event. 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.

Peopleclick, Inc., the leading global provider of talent acquisition and workforce compliance and diversity solutions, announced today a strategic partnership with Burning Glass, a top provider of resume processing, screening and searching technology. This partnership is highlighted in the release of the Peopleclick Recruitment Management System (RMS) 4.9 and will further advance Peopleclick’s resume parsing capabilities.

With robust data extraction and resume parsing, the Burning Glass technology, Lens/Xray, enables a candidate’s resume content to be processed more effectively. By expediting the registration and application process, applicants will receive an improved candidate experience, reduction in data entry and the ability to apply for multiple positions with ease.

This partnership will also deliver the following resume parsing enhancements: 

  • Enhanced Explicit Searching – Data parsed from a candidate’s resume can be stored as fielded data, giving recruiters the ability to search for specific values within a candidate’s resume. Examples of search criteria include school, major, minor, degree or employer; these searches return precise results based on the defined criteria.
  • Improved Candidate Experience – When candidates provide their resume early in the application process, essential information is extracted and used to pre-populate registration, application and contact information forms. This simplifies the application process, making it less time-consuming for the candidate.
  • Complete Data Validation by the Candidate – Once data is parsed from a candidate’s resume, it can be immediately stored in the database, or it can be presented back to the candidate for validation. This provides several options for data validation to ensure the candidate and recruiting team has access to accurate information.

“With more people applying for open positions than ever before, advanced resume parsing technology can streamline the application process and lessen the burden of redundant data entry for candidates,” said Ginny Gomez, SVP of Product Management and Marketing at Peopleclick. “As recruiters face an influx of applications and less time in their workday, they are continuously searching for more effective ways to find the right candidates. The combination of the Burning Glass and Peopleclick technologies further improves the ability to accommodate a recruiter’s hectic schedule by making it easier to search and locate the A-players within their talent pool.”

To learn more about Peopleclick, please visit www.peopleclick.com

 
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Peopleclick Launches New Partner Program at SHRM…from Peopleclick

July 1, 2009

 

The Peopleclick Advantage Program Provides Clients with Top-Tier Partners and Expedited Activations

HRchitect includes Peopleclick in our list of top Talent Acquisition Systems vendors that businesses should consider. Peopleclick participated in the Talent Acquisition Systems panel on June 10, 2009 as part of theHRshow event. 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.

Peopleclick, Inc., the leading global provider of talent acquisition and workforce compliance and diversity solutions, announced today at the Society of Human Resource Management Annual Conference and Exposition in New Orleans, LA, the launch of The Peopleclick Advantage partner program.

The Peopleclick Advantage program includes a network of best-in-class services and market-leading vendors that help organizations enhance the effectiveness of their talent acquisition strategy. New vendors joining The Peopleclick Advantage program include Profiles International, Verifications Inc., New Editions and GettingHired; these organizations expand the list of Peopleclick’s previously established partners eQuest, Jobs2Web and Assess Systems (formerly Bigby Havis).

“The Peopleclick Advantage provides our clients with top-tier partners in the talent acquisition space, including vendors in job board aggregators, background checking, assessments, passive candidate sourcing, location mapping and search engine optimization (SEO),” said Tom Bright, Chief Operating Officer for Peopleclick. “These partners provide Peopleclick clients with the necessary tools to reach multiple candidates from multiple sources, in minimal time and provide the best resources to manage their entire recruitment process. With quick activations for many of our vendor solutions, clients experience a reduced time to implement and are able to attract the most talented professionals in the market today.”

“Profiles International is very excited about our new relationship with Peopleclick,” said Jim Sirbasku, CEO of Profiles International. “Both organizations really complement each other, and we look forward to providing Peopleclick clients a comprehensive selection of employee assessments to hire the right candidate for the right position, every time.”

“Verifications and Peopleclick are committed to providing a complete hiring solution for our clients,” said Samantha Hanson, EVP of Products and People at Verifications. “Throughout the talent lifecycle, our integrated systems provide a world-class experience for applicants, recruiters, hiring managers and employees. These two industry veterans combine decades of experience to provide consulting, software and service to thousands of clients.”

“New Editions is thrilled about teaming with Peopleclick to facilitate accessible web sites for their clients,” said Cindy Ryan, Principal at New Editions Consulting, Inc. “Our assessment and technical support services help ensure Peopleclick clients can access a larger pool of qualified candidates – including those with disabilities.”

“GettingHired is pleased to partner with industry leader Peopleclick, who has a visionary commitment to the software and services that help global companies find, attract and hire quality people,” said Carl Capato, Vice President of GettingHired.com. “We believe GettingHired’s mission of seeking gainful employment opportunities for people with disabilities is synergistic with Peopleclick’s mission.”

Peopleclick is one of the only providers in the market offering their clients a wide variety of integrations and services that will further advance their talent acquisition strategy. To learn more about the Peopleclick Advantage program or other Peopleclick products and services, visit www.peopleclick.com.

 
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Peopleclick and eQuest Renew Multi-Year Partnership…from Peopleclick

June 30, 2009

 

Partnership Will Provide Global Job Posting Support and Expanded Job Board Management Services to Peopleclick Clients

HRchitect includes Peopleclick in our list of top Talent Acquisition Systems vendors that businesses should consider. Peopleclick participated in the Talent Acquisition Systems panel on June 10, 2009 as part of theHRshow event. 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.

Peopleclick, Inc., the leading global talent acquisition solutions provider, and eQuest, the global leader in job posting and internet recruitment management services, today announced a renewed partnership that will continue to provide Peopleclick clients advanced job posting services through the Peopleclick Recruitment Management System (RMS).

Through the multi-year partnership, Peopleclick and eQuest will offer clients the following: 

  • Additional domestic and European job board destinations
  • Online tracking systems confirming job delivery status
  • A new personalized metrics dashboard that evaluates the best performing career sites prior to choosing the desired job boards for delivery
  • Automated job delivery scheduling

Peopleclick and eQuest offer some of the most recognized international job boards focusing on leading career sites in Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Americas.

“Through our agreement with eQuest, Peopleclick is able to provide our clients with high-value job posting options that will further develop their talent acquisition strategy,” said Ginny Gomez, SVP of Product Management and Marketing at Peopleclick. “Right now, organizations are focused on finding the brightest and most advanced candidates in the marketplace, and our long-term relationship with eQuest assures our clients that we continue to offer innovative partnerships that make tasks such as job posting more effective and efficient.”

“We are pleased to continue our partnership with Peopleclick,” said John Malone, President and Chief Executive Officer at eQuest. “eQuest is committed to providing new concepts and technologies that exceed expectation. We look forward to providing these to Peopleclick customers around the world.”

For more information on Peopleclick, please visit www.peopleclick.com

 
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Peopleclick Announces the Release of Contact Management 2.1…from Peopleclick

June 10, 2009

 

Offers Advanced Searching Capabilities

HRchitect includes Peopleclick in our list of top Talent Acquisition Systems vendors that businesses should consider. Peopleclick will participate in the Talent Acquisition Systems panel on June 10, 2009 as part of theHRshow2009 event. 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.

Peopleclick, Inc., the leading global provider of talent acquisition and workforce compliance and diversity solutions, announced today the release of Peopleclick Contact Management 2.1. With this new release, Peopleclick Contact Management will provide clients with advanced search capabilities and will help organizations expand their talent pool of future candidates.

This release of Contact Management will feature the following enhancements:

 

  • Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Notes Integration – Gives clients the ability to send activities created in Peopleclick Contact Management directly to their corporate calendar in Microsoft Office or Lotus Notes. With this new feature, clients can coordinate their contact management activities with the rest of their daily schedule.
  • New Boolean Search Capabilities – Gives clients the ability to perform searches using conjunctions such as and, or and not. The new Boolean searches can be combined with other conventional searches and will provide enhanced search capabilities within documents and description fields.
  • Search by Date of Last Update – Allows users to search for contacts by the last date they were contacted. The technology will give clients the ability to quickly find contacts based on their last activity, last campaign, last email sent or information change. This empowers recruiters to target their outreach and ensure they are systematically staying in front of their prospective candidates.

Peopleclick Contact Management is a key resource for organizations who want to take advantage of the talent surplus due to the current economic environment. Forrester Research Senior Analyst Zach Thomas has noted in a February 2009 report titled HR’s Critical Role in Economic Downturns that “many recruitment technologies offer lightweight contact management capabilities, and leaders like Peopleclick offer feature-rich customer relations management for recruiting solutions as a stand-alone or integrated with the recruiting product.” Thomas also commented that “when the market swings, an organization’s diligence in managing this pool will pay huge dividends because they will have a qualified pool of talented candidates to tap immediately.”

“The current economic environment has created the perfect time to build a talent community of the brightest and most talented professionals in the market,” said Ginny Gomez, Peopleclick’s SVP of Product Management and Marketing. “We have seen an upward swing in Peopleclick Contact Management as organizations are using our solution to proactively grow their relationships, nurture contacts and build a talent pipeline of prospective candidates.”

For more information on Peopleclick, please visit www.peopleclick.com

 
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Peopleclick Announces the Latest Release of its Security and Administration Portal…from Peopleclick

May 13, 2009

 

Peopleclick Integration Manager Gives Clients More Flexibility

 

HRchitect includes Peopleclick in our list of top Talent Acquisition Systems vendors that businesses should consider.

Peopleclick, Inc., the leading global provider of talent acquisition and workforce compliance and diversity solutions, announced today the release of Peopleclick Security and Administration Portal 2.0, the latest version of the security platform for the Peopleclick Talent Acquisition Suite. The Security and Administration Portal is the platform’s centralized administration of user roles and permissions. With this release, Peopleclick clients will have access to the suite’s newest security configurations.

This new release will feature the following enhancements:

 

  • Peopleclick Integration Manager gives clients access to an Integration Dashboard, where their webMethods integrations can be monitored; it will also allow clients to run a specific integration on-demand and provides a quick, in-depth view of all webMethods imports and exports.
  • Multiple Organization Units functionality allows clients to segment their users into subsets based on geographical location, sub-business or division. This feature is also helpful for segmenting users for purposes of differing administrative data, visibility needs and branding configurations.
  • Dynamic Reporting Content can be displayed from within Peopleclick RMS ensuring critical reporting data is available at the fingertips of recruiters and hiring managers. This dashboard component demonstrates Peopleclick’s continued dedication to providing a true Talent Acquisition Suite.

“Tools such as Integration Manager will help clients gain transparency into all of their webMethods-based integrations and provide the means to optimize and streamline essential operational data for HR professionals,” said Ginny Gomez, Peopleclick’s SVP of Product Management and Marketing. “We continue to see a demand for the tools featured in our latest Security and Administration release, and these capabilities build upon our strategy to provide clients with the most advanced and centralized administrative applications available.”

For more information on Peopleclick, please visit www.peopleclick.com

 
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Peopleclick Announces Strong International Expansion…from Peopleclick

May 4, 2009

 

Reveals Plans for the Opening of its European Data Centre

HRchitect includes Peopleclick in our list of top Talent Acquisition Systems vendors that businesses should consider.

Peopleclick, Inc., the leading global talent acquisition solutions provider, announced significant international growth, including new clients and several organisations extending their relationship with Peopleclick throughout the world. A sampling of Peopleclick’s recent client implementations and expansions include Watson Wyatt and McDonald’s Ireland.

“We had a powerful start to 2009, as organisations such as Capita and Lorien selected Peopleclick for contract labour management and several retailers chose Peopleclick for their high volume recruiting needs,” said Larry Cucchi, Managing Director of International Operations for Peopleclick. “Due to the significant growth and momentum in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Asia) region, Peopleclick will be opening a European data centre located in London, U.K. this year.”

“With Peopleclick, McDonald’s Ireland will have a tool that will allow us to offer a consistent and streamlined approach to our hiring process,” added Michele Ryan, HR Director at McDonald’s Ireland. “We constantly seek to enhance our employee experience at every stage of their career with us. This tool will enable us to deliver a friendly, efficient and professional experience to our candidates from their very first contact with us.”

“Since working with Peopleclick in America for eight years, we decided to roll the tool out across Europe, ensuring a more globally consistent approach to recruitment,” said Rachel Bowman, European Head of Resourcing at Watson Wyatt (www.watsonwyatt.com). “The opening of Peopleclick’s new London-based data centre is obviously positive for us too.”

“Our continued growth and investment into the new data centre illustrates Peopleclick’s commitment to provide technology that is scalable, reliable and innovative,” added Cucchi. “Moving through 2009, our clients realise they will be redeploying and reinventing their talent strategy, and we plan to be there each step of the way,” added Cucchi.

For more information on Peopleclick, please visit www.peopleclick.com

 

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Industry Research Confirms Peopleclick’s Leading Contract Labor Management and Talent Acquisition Strategy…from Peopleclick

February 17, 2009

 

Aberdeen Provides Detailed Research on Leveraging Contingent Labor during the Current Economy

 

HRchitect includes Peopleclick in our list of top Talent Acquisition Systems vendors that businesses should consider.

 

Peopleclick, Inc., the leading global talent acquisition solutions provider, announced today the release of Aberdeen Group’s Contract Labor Management: Superior Workforce Strategies for a Demanding Market report. This research includes data from over 330 executives that were evaluated on how their contract labor strategies are successfully managed and executed during the current economic environment. The complete report is available for complimentary download at www.peopleclick.com.

Enterprises continue to leverage contingent labor strategies to combat the effects of today’s economy, seeking to find quality candidates when they cannot hire permanent headcount. The research report shows that 51 percent of the organizations surveyed believe the use of contract labor will increase over the next two years.

This research also indicates that leveraging vendor management system (VMS) technology can help organizations manage compliance, cost, speed and depth of their contingent labor program. The report stated that 61 percent of Best-in-Class organizations actively utilize VMS technology, but only 31 percent have the ability to analyze trends through workforce planning analytics. The lack of an integrated reporting solution makes it difficult to quantify the need for contingent labor and its effect on overall business performance. Understanding these needs are the key to running an effective contingent labor program, and this report indicates that 52 percent of companies surveyed plan to increase visibility into their spend, as a means of reducing cost and gathering valuable information.

“By leveraging VMS tools in the management of contingent labor, organizations are experiencing numerous benefits,” said Christopher Dwyer, Aberdeen research analyst and author of the report. “VMS technology streamlines the entire contract labor lifecycle while sourcing quality candidates. Enterprises currently utilizing VMS solutions have effectively increased visibility into their contingent labor spend by 32 percent.”

“Peopleclick provides robust technology that has helped us create our contingent workforce blueprint,” said Janis Glick, Manager of SMS External IT Resource Management for Nationwide. “With the Peopleclick® Vendor Management System, we are able to gain complete visibility and transparency into our contingent workforce, make informed business decisions and secure the best talent available.”

“The latest Aberdeen report confirms our vision to provide a platform that manages salaried, hourly and contingent labor,” said Ginny Gomez, Senior Vice President of Product Management and Marketing at Peopleclick. “Now more than ever, organizations are looking for ways to utilize their contract labor workforce. As a leading vendor management solution provider, Peopleclick provides technology that helps companies analyze and gain visibility across their entire workforce through true business intelligence.”

To learn more about contract labor management and download a complimentary copy of the complete Aberdeen report, please visit www.peopleclick.com.


Matt Lafata, HRchitect

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Peopleclick Releases an Innovative New Library of Reports and Analytics for their Vendor Management System…from Peopleclick

November 1, 2008

 

Offers Clients True Business Intelligence and Visibility into their Global Contingent Workforce

 

HRchitect includes Peopleclick on its list of top Talent Acquisition Vendors that businesses should consider

 

Peopleclick, Inc., the leading global talent acquisition solutions and Equal Employment Opportunity compliance provider, announced this week a robust library of reports within the Peopleclick Vendor Management System (VMS). This library is one of several enhancements included in the latest release of Peopleclick VMS, a flagship product of the Peopleclick Talent Acquisition Suite.

As an element of the Peopleclick Business Intelligence Platform, the new library includes 99 standard reports that give clients complete visibility and transparency into their contingent workforce. Through extensive research with Peopleclick clients and partners, these reports are based on proven best practices and key performance indicators. The powerful combination of Business Objects XI and demonstrated thought leadership allows clients to analyze their contingent programs, drive operational effectiveness and make informed decisions within their organization.

For information about Peopleclick’s Vendor Management Software and Solutions and other Peopleclick products and services, please visit www.peopleclick.com

 

Matt Lafata, HRchitect

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