HRchitect Tech Vendor News: Skillsoft Announces Agreement To Acquire SumTotal Systems

DUBLIN & NASHUA, N.H.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Skillsoft Limited (“Skillsoft”), a pioneer in technology-delivered learning solutions, announced today that its subsidiary, Skillsoft Corporation, has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of SumTotal Systems, LLC from affiliates of Vista Equity Partners (“Vista”), a U.S.-based private equity firm. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Skillsoft has a long history of innovation and delivery of solutions for its customers worldwide, ranging from global enterprises, government, and education to mid-sized and small businesses. The acquisition of SumTotal expands Skillsoft’s solution portfolio and global reach.

SumTotal provides flexible, next-generation human resources (HR) solutions to 3,500 customers and 49 million users worldwide including many of the Fortune 500. SumTotal’s Talent Expansion solution provides personalized learning and HR processes to organizations of all sizes.

“We’re very excited about the opportunity to bring together the experience and strengths of two proven leaders in the cloud-based HR solutions market,” said Skillsoft CEO Chuck Moran. “The integration of these complementary products – Skillsoft’s technology-delivered learning assets and SumTotal’s solutions for learning, talent and workforce management – will allow our customers to break new ground in implementing more comprehensive solutions for managing and expanding their workforce talent.”

“We are pleased to support the management team with such a significant and transformational transaction so soon in our tenure together,” said Frank van den Bosch, Partner at Charterhouse Capital Partners LLP, which acquired Skillsoft in April 2014. “Skillsoft’s acquisition of SumTotal brings together two of the most widely respected and experienced industry players and gives us the ability to present an exciting and compelling opportunity for the combined global customer base.”

“We look forward to joining the Skillsoft family,” said SumTotal CEO Hardeep Gulati. “This acquisition is a pivotal milestone in the 29-year history of SumTotal and a tremendous endorsement of our employees, as well as the differentiated solutions and services that SumTotal provides. I am very excited about the opportunity to provide more value to our customers, who now will benefit from a comprehensive content rich HR solution.”

“It has been our pleasure to work with SumTotal over the past five years to expand their portfolio of solutions and better serve their customers and the HR industry as a whole,” said Brian Sheth, President of Vista Equity Partners. “We are confident that SumTotal and Skillsoft together are well-positioned to deliver tremendous value to customers and we wish the company the very best during its next phase of growth.” As part of the transaction, Vista Equity Partners will maintain a small ownership stake in the combined company.

The closing of this transaction is subject to various conditions, including the expiration of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act.

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. acted as exclusive financial advisor to Skillsoft. Committed financing for the transaction is being provided by Barclays, Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP acted as legal counsel to Skillsoft. Evercore acted as exclusive financial advisor to Vista. Kirkland & Ellis acted as legal counsel to Vista.

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To learn more about HRchitect and how we can help your organization, please visit www.HRchitect.com. HRchitect is the leader in HCM systems strategic consulting.  As the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) Systems consulting firm, we offer end-to-end HR technology consulting services focused around strategic planning, evaluation/selection, project management and implementation of HR systems, Talent Management Systems, Talent Acquisition Systems, and Workforce Management software. After more than 17 years in business working on over 2100 successful engagements for more than 900 clients across the globe, HRchitect is a name you can trust for all of your organization’s HCM technology-related consulting needs.

Matt Lafata, HRchitect

HRchitect Tech Vendor News: CloudPay Launches Enhanced Global Payroll Reporting Functionality, CloudPay Insights

Company’s Latest Innovation Enables Businesses to Leverage Big Data to Understand Their Payroll Process, Drive Positive Results and Make Better Informed Decisions

RALEIGH, N.C. and LONDON, U.K. (August 19, 2014) – CloudPay, the pioneer of SaaS-based payroll automation for multinationals, today announced details of CloudPay Insights, its enhanced global payroll reporting solution. This robust capability gives organizations the ability to leverage big data to gain greater transparency into the real-time costs associated with their workforce by digging deep into their own comprehensive, multi-country payroll data.

 

In today’s competitive business environment and still volatile economy, multi-national organizations must be able to respond and adapt to changing market conditions as rapidly as possible. CloudPay Insights solves this challenge by enabling companies to identify key workforce trends in their global payroll data to drive and support well-informed business strategies. Though often overlooked as a source of record, the information contained in a company’s payroll data reveals crucial statistics on the true costs of compensating employees around the globe. Given the rise of big data and the benefits of utilizing the massive amount of information now available, CloudPay gives employers the tool to drill down into this data to identify hidden costs, spot important trends and make more effective business decisions.

 

The need for such a solution is a pressing one. According to research from the MIT Sloan Management Review and SAS Institute, a majority of professionals reported that their organizations are under pressure from senior managers to become more data driven and analytical. Yet, only 42 percent said they frequently have access to the data they need to make key decisions. At the same time, a report from McKinsey & Company found that the three factors necessary for developing a successful data-driven strategy are: choosing the right data, the ability to predict and optimize business outcomes, and transforming the company’s capabilities. CloudPay Insights provides organizations with the tools to achieve those three aspects. As a result, companies can access real-time reporting metrics on their payroll data, enabling them to act on this information and bring immediate improvements to their payroll operations.

 

CloudPay Insights can be used at all levels of the organization. Senior business leaders benefit from accessing data across their global enterprise to gain a better view of profit and loss, the expenses around payroll taxes and benefit deductions, and the overall costs of doing business. The solution also gives regional and business unit leaders the insight into the costs associated with hiring for specific positions in various regions, helping to drive decisions about where talent should be placed. At the same time, HR and payroll managers and practitioners can easily access audit reports and other key data that provides tactical information about the workforce they need on a day-to-day basis.

 

Innovative features of CloudPay Insights include:

• Enhanced dashboarding capabilities: Users of CloudPay Insights have the flexibility to create and customize their own reports without having to use pre-built templates, ensuring they leverage the most relevant information.
• Improved workspace functionality: This feature allows users to create reports with relational or dimensional data sources, enabling deeper analysis, report authoring and advanced data exploration.
• Faster performance: CloudPay Insights includes developments such as null suppression optimization and in-memory caching for performance gains, enabling users to greatly reduce the amount of time they spend creating reports.

These improvements will lead to significant benefits for CloudPay’s clients, such as:

• Improved decision making: Stakeholders receive needed information, such as headcount, leavers and new hires per country or legal entity, in a targeted, actionable format personalized according to their areas of responsibility to support informed decisions.
• Increased operational efficiencies: The solution eliminates the need for labor-intensive data collection, consolidation and reporting, giving users access to CloudPay’s single, unified payroll information repository.
• Cost reductions: With better business intelligence to understand the big data available and make critical decisions, organizations can streamline their processes and reduce the costs associated with payroll.

“Although the payroll function contains significant information that can help shape business decisions, set goals and priorities and optimize workforce strategy, many companies neglect to mine this data or simply lack the tools to do so effectively,” said Andrew Pearson, CEO of CloudPay. “Necessary for effective global payroll reporting is having a common technology platform that can compile the vast stores of payroll data from across the enterprise and transform it into actionable information. CloudPay stands alone in the payroll management space as the only provider to offer a common technology platform that delivers the business intelligence to make well-informed decisions about the costs and processes of compensating their global employees.”

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To learn more about HRchitect and how we can help your organization, please visit www.HRchitect.com. HRchitect is the leader in HCM systems strategic consulting.  As the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) Systems consulting firm, we offer end-to-end HR technology consulting services focused around strategic planning, evaluation/selection, project management and implementation of HR systems, Talent Management Systems, Talent Acquisition Systems, and Workforce Management software. After more than 17 years in business working on over 2100 successful engagements for more than 900 clients across the globe, HRchitect is a name you can trust for all of your organization’s HCM technology-related consulting needs.

Matt Lafata, HRchitect

HRchitect Tech Vendor News: Randstad Sourceright Announces Upcoming Contingent Workforce Certification Program

Global Talent Leader Continues Partnership with Staffing Industry Analysts 

on Initiative to Educate the Market about 

Contingent Workforce Management Best Practices

ATLANTA, August 18, 2014 – Randstad Sourceright, a global talent solutions leader, today announced details of the next Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP) program available through the company’s partnership with Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). The CCWP training program will be held Tuesday, August 19 and Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at the HYATT house in Atlanta, Georgia.

The first certification course of its kind available to HR, procurement and staffing professionals who manage contingent labor, the CCWP program was designed to assess and enhance participants’ knowledge of contingent workforce management practices and strategies and validate mastery of this area. Available to those in the talent acquisition field, the course is built around an intensive curriculum on key strategies for effective contingent workforce program management. Upon completion of the pioneering CCWP certification program, individuals will understand how to develop a contingent workforce program modeled after industry best practices and gain the insight necessary to help shape contingent workforce strategies into successful practices at their organizations.

Since the program’s inception, Randstad Sourceright has served as an original charter partner, leveraging its extensive experience in helping clients develop effective contingent workforce strategies to provide best practices and thought leadership to enhance the quality of the program. In addition, Randstad Sourceright assisted SIA with the creation and refinement of CCWP course content and delivered subject matter expertise.

“With the number of contingent workers on the rise, we partnered with SIA to help develop a comprehensive CCWP curriculum that provides the insight and strategies necessary to implement effective contingent workforce programs that meet today’s talent goals,” said Randstad Sourceright president of Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Contingent Workforce Solutions, Teresa Creech. “Randstad Sourceright is proud to continue sharing our global talent expertise through this training program and excited to help advance the practice overall.”

The CCWP program consists of nine key contingent workforce program management modules presented over a period of two days. In addition to the in-person courses, there is also an online class that follows a similar structure broken down into 11 modules. Following either course, attendees must pass an assessment conducted by SIA to be certified. For more information about the upcoming sessions, please visit: http://www.staffingindustry.com/Certification.

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To learn more about HRchitect and how we can help your organization, please visit www.HRchitect.com. HRchitect is the leader in HCM systems strategic consulting.  As the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) Systems consulting firm, we offer end-to-end HR technology consulting services focused around strategic planning, evaluation/selection, project management and implementation of HR systems, Talent Management Systems, Talent Acquisition Systems, and Workforce Management software. After more than 17 years in business working on over 2100 successful engagements for more than 900 clients across the globe, HRchitect is a name you can trust for all of your organization’s HCM technology-related consulting needs.

Matt Lafata, HRchitect

HRchitect Tech Vendor News: WorkForce Software Reports 108 Percent Rise in SaaS Bookings, Strong Performance Through First Half of 2014

Company Reports Robust Growth as More Organizations Recognize

Benefits of EmpCenter, its Cloud Workforce Management Solution

LIVONIA, Mich. (August 12, 2014) – WorkForce Software, the leading provider of workforce management solutions for organizations with complex labor policies and stringent compliance demands, today announced details of its strong performance and robust growth achieved in the first half of 2014. During this time period, the company welcomed many new clients, received a majority investment and extended its lead in cloud-based workforce management solutions for large employers.

“WorkForce Software’s history is characterized by continued growth and improved year-over-year performance, and that trend continued through the first half of 2014,” said Kevin Choksi, CEO and co-founder of WorkForce Software. “We expanded our reach in numerous industries and formed several strategic relationships that enhance our position in a dynamic workforce management market.”

Sales Growth and Client Wins

Overall, WorkForce Software experienced substantial and sustained growth in the first six months of 2014, with total revenues up 48 percent over the same period in 2013, led by rapid adoption of EmpCenter®, the company’s enterprise workforce management suite. As a result, SaaS bookings have risen by more than double (108 percent) compared to the first half of 2013, and SaaS revenues have increased 77 percent over the same time period.

New clients represent large employers in a range of industries, including technology, healthcare, oil and gas, financial services, training and professional education, public sector and utilities. The company also had a strategic win in the European market, attracting a Switzerland-based global reinsurance company. WorkForce Software also cemented its leadership position in fatigue risk mitigation for the petrochemical industry, welcoming two new clients in this sector, a Canadian integrated energy company and a chemical company based in Louisiana.

Additional new clients added in the first half of 2014 include:

• A national nonprofit organization committed to helping education institutions measure and improve learning outcomes
• A global supplier of health care information technology solutions, services, devices and hardware
• The most populous county in Illinois, providing services for more than 5 million residents
• The eighth-largest church in the U.S.
• One of North America’s most diversified construction companies, serving the building, heavy industrial, civil and infrastructure, mining, pipeline, power and communication sectors
• A leading provider of semiconductor and system solutions for communications, defense and security, aerospace and industrial markets
• A leading provider of secure portable storage solutions
• New England’s largest utility system serving more than 3.6 million electric and natural gas customers
• A national natural gas distributor serving over one million residential and industrial customers
• An American natural gas utilities holding company
• One of the oldest and largest medical providers in the Greater Cincinnati region
• The State of Delaware, which became the second state to leverage EmpCenter across all state agencies

Industry Recognition

WorkForce Software’s rapid growth has been noticed by competitors, customers, industry analysts and the media alike. In particular, the company was recognized by Gartner as one of the four fastest growing vendors by Total ERP Software Revenue, Worldwide for 2013 outside the top 10, in the research firm’s Market Share Analysis: ERP Software, Worldwide, 2013 report, released on May 5, 2014.

Bill Kutik, leading independent analyst of the HR technology marketplace, commented, “Successful workforce management is more difficult than ever. Employers must not only have tools to automate key workforce processes like time and attendance and absence management, but also keep up with rapidly changing legislation and compliance. Many of the best-of-breed vendors, including WorkForce Software, also have critical workforce scheduling functionality, processes so large and complex that many broader HR tech vendors don’t even try to copy them in their Time & Labor modules.”

Holger Mueller, principal analyst and vice president of Constellation Research, Inc., commented, “Compliance demands, the enormous potential of cloud delivery and greater competition for top talent have led many organizations to rethink their workforce management processes. Regardless of industry, today’s organizations seek solutions that can automate key processes, such as time and attendance, absence management and scheduling, in order to remain competitive and minimize risk.”

Majority Investment

In April, WorkForce Software announced another strategic step to accelerate its next phase of growth. New York-based Insight Venture Partners assumed a majority equity position in the company, bringing substantial resources and a pedigree in cloud-based technology to the partnership with WorkForce Software. The investment and partnership with Insight Venture Partners serve to further fuel WorkForce Software’s global expansion.

Strategic Alliance

Another key to WorkForce Software’s success is its ability to partner with other organizations that extend and increase the value of its solutions and services. In May, the company announced its strategic alliance with Benefitfocus.com, a leading provider of cloud-based benefits software solutions. Through this partnership, WorkForce Software has joined the company’s app program, giving users of the Benefitfocus HR INTOUCH MARKETPLACE™ convenient access to EmpCenter.

Vision 2015

WorkForce Software recently announced details of its next user conference, Vision 2015. The event, which brings together workforce management professionals from numerous industries and countries, will be held April 19-22, 2015 at the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa in Henderson, Nevada. Vision offers attendees a range of educational sessions covering crucial aspects of workforce management, including timekeeping, attendance tracking, scheduling and leave management.

Looking toward the Future

“The first half of 2014 has been quite eventful, and more large employers have recognized the value of our solutions and the expert, responsive service that you can only get from a company dedicated to workforce management,” said Choksi. “Combined with increasing industry recognition, the backing from Insight Venture Partners and an expanding partner network, this sales momentum enhances WorkForce Software’s role as a top provider of enterprise cloud solutions.”

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To learn more about HRchitect and how we can help your organization, please visit www.HRchitect.com. HRchitect is the leader in HCM systems strategic consulting.  As the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) Systems consulting firm, we offer end-to-end HR technology consulting services focused around strategic planning, evaluation/selection, project management and implementation of HR systems, Talent Management Systems, Talent Acquisition Systems, and Workforce Management software. After more than 17 years in business working on over 2100 successful engagements for more than 900 clients across the globe, HRchitect is a name you can trust for all of your organization’s HCM technology-related consulting needs.

Matt Lafata, HRchitect

HRchitect Tech Vendor News: Hireology Raises $10 Million in Series B Funding from Bain Capital Ventures

-HR Technology Innovator Accelerates

Growth and Expansion into New Markets-

CHICAGO, IL. (August 12, 2014) – Hireology, the leading provider of employee hiring and selection management technology for multi-location organizations, today announced that it has raised $10M in Series B funding from Bain Capital Ventures.

Named the No. 1 Talent Management Platform in 2014 by HRO Today, Hireology leverages proprietary data and predictive analytics to help managers make the right hiring choice. Their flagship Selection Manager™ platform – a turnkey system that incorporates robust interview and selection tools; access to leading job boards; skills tests and personality assessments; and background screening – is used by over 1,500 customers globally across a variety of industries and business models including franchises, retail networks, dealer/distributor networks, financial services networks, physician groups and multisite manufacturers.

Mike Krupka, Managing Director of Bain Capital Ventures, led the funding on behalf of the firm and will join Hireology’s Board of Directors. Bain Capital Ventures invests in technology and technology-driven companies across all stages of development and has significant experience in HR application companies including Liazon, LinkedIn, SurveyMonkey and Taleo.

“In just a few years, Hireology has grown from a promising start-up into a major player in the HR technology field, providing easy-to-use talent management technology to organizations that previously did everything manually,” said Krupka. “Recognizing the strong growth potential of this company, we are excited to help Hireology expand and continue to bring much-needed innovation to decentralized hiring organizations around the globe.”

The proceeds from this investment will be used to accelerate Hireology’s customer acquisition and for continued investment in the development of proprietary analytics and technology to help field-based organizations transform their hiring processes.

“In a market that has traditionally focused on the administrative side of hiring, Hireology is unique in its mission to deliver better outcomes,” said Adam Robinson, Hireology co-founder and CEO. “Bain Capital Ventures has an unparalleled track record investing in disruptive HR technology. Mike and the BCV team bring their incredible experience and network to Hireology at precisely the right time.”

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To learn more about HRchitect and how we can help your organization, please visit www.HRchitect.com. HRchitect is the leader in HCM systems strategic consulting.  As the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) Systems consulting firm, we offer end-to-end HR technology consulting services focused around strategic planning, evaluation/selection, project management and implementation of HR systems, Talent Management Systems, Talent Acquisition Systems, and Workforce Management software. After more than 17 years in business working on over 2100 successful engagements for more than 900 clients across the globe, HRchitect is a name you can trust for all of your organization’s HCM technology-related consulting needs.

Matt Lafata, HRchitect

HRchitect Tech Vendor News: Bullhorn Acquires The Code Works Inc. to Power Cloud-Based Data Integration and Intelligence

Bullhorn, the global leader in customer relationship management (CRM) software for the staffing and recruiting industries, today announced that it has acquired The Code Works Inc. – the makers of VMS Access, a cloud-based software product that integrates corporate procurement and vendor management systems (VMS) like SAP’s Fieldglass with CRM systems. VMS Access currently automates the data integration and workflow for filling job openings at over 350 of the world’s largest companies and enables staffing agencies to increase service levels, win more business, and improve productivity by reducing time-to-fill and data entry time.  As companies of all sizes migrate to SaaS-based services, Bullhorn will leverage The Code Works Inc.’s multi-national R&D team to develop integration solutions that will power new services enabling front office productivity improvements through the Bullhorn platform.

Key services offerings to be developed on the platform will include those for managed service providers (MSPs). Bullhorn currently provides client portals, candidate portals, and vendor portals to enable staffing agencies to act as MSPs or sub-vendors and operate different lines of business within Bullhorn, and the company will use The Code Works Inc.’s technology as a platform upon which to further develop technologies that enable agencies to operate and compete effectively in a world in which VMS usage is proliferating. The Code Works Inc. team’s much-valued industry knowledge in combination with considerable R&D resources from Bullhorn will help take Bullhorn’s existing MSP offering and accelerate it into an industry-leading suite of solutions to benefit staffing agencies of all sizes looking to capitalise on this rapidly-growing market.

Bullhorn acquires The Code Works Inc. as contingent labour demand is soaring thanks to increased globalisation, outsourcing, and the growing costs of hiring and retaining permanent employees. Addressing this trend, 70 percent of large buyers of temporary labour (including Fortune 500 companies) are now leveraging VMS solutions to streamline contingent workforce management. Spend flowing through VMS systems is growing at a rate of more than 20 percent per year – considerably faster than growth in overall staffing spend. The acquisition of The Code Works Inc. adds a proven, seamless integration between core recruitment system providers to enable agencies to take advantage of a market worth £24.1 billion in the UK alone.

“With this acquisition, we’re enabling companies to move their front office solutions to the cloud and to take advantage of Web-enabled services that power better decision-making and additional revenue opportunities,” said Art Papas, Founder and CEO of Bullhorn. “Bullhorn VMS Access will help drive Bullhorn’s growth in the VMS industry and beyond. This vendor neutral solution extends Bullhorn’s product portfolio and will allow us to develop new offerings to help improve customer productivity. Long-term, the Bullhorn VMS Access development team will help drive the development of Bullhorn’s data integration offerings, fundamental to our cloud-based Big Data offerings.  To drive better decision-making, companies are looking to integrate data from a variety of sources online; Bullhorn VMS Access will provide that engine for our customers.”

Jonathan Novich, Co-Founder and President of The Code Works Inc., will become Bullhorn’s new General Manager of Cloud-Based Integration Technologies. “I’m thrilled to be joining Bullhorn for several reasons,” said Novich. “First, they’re the clear market leader, so it makes good business sense to be aligned with them and to leverage their expansive resources to grow our offerings and provide better service to customers. Being a part of the Bullhorn family will enable rapid product expansion and accelerated platform development for customers of Bullhorn and The Code Works Inc. Beyond that, they have a strong vision for the future with Bullhorn providing a comprehensive set of cloud-based, front office services to help companies manage their customer relationships better. We’re excited to be part of that vision.”

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To learn more about HRchitect and how we can help your organization, please visit www.HRchitect.com. HRchitect is the leader in HCM systems strategic consulting.  As the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) Systems consulting firm, we offer end-to-end HR technology consulting services focused around strategic planning, evaluation/selection, project management and implementation of HR systems, Talent Management Systems, Talent Acquisition Systems, and Workforce Management software. After more than 17 years in business working on over 2100 successful engagements for more than 900 clients across the globe, HRchitect is a name you can trust for all of your organization’s HCM technology-related consulting needs.

Matt Lafata, HRchitect

HRchitect Tech Vendor News: Take the Interview CEO Danielle Weinblatt Selected as a 2014 Workforce Game Changer

Company Co-Founder and CEO Recognized for Recruiting Industry Foresight and Continued Innovation 

NEW YORK (August 6, 2014) – Take the Interview, providers of the comprehensive cloud and mobile technology platform that solves the challenges of the interviewing process, announced today that company co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Danielle Weinblatt, was selected by Workforce magazine as a 2014 Game Changer.

The fourth-annual Game Changers awards recognize those next-generation workplace leaders under the age of 40 who have proven themselves dedicated to the growth and success of the HR world. All nominees were judged on their professional accomplishments as well as their other achievements, with the winners selected by Workforce’s senior writers and editors.

“As a leader, Danielle pushes Take the Interview to think beyond the immediate in order to deliver interview management solutions that enable recruiters to better understand and engage with today’s top talent in order to improve hiring across their organization,” said Anthony Cintron, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Take the Interview. “The consummate problem solver, Danielle is the driving force behind TTI with business savvy and industry acumen needed to change the game. She is truly visionary.”

Weinblatt co-founded Take the Interview in 2012 after recognizing a number of inefficiencies in the interview process, including wasted time screening poor-fit candidates. Working to find a better solution for companies and job candidates alike, Weinblatt launched TTI to solve problems across the entire interview process by optimizing communication, standardizing processes, reducing complexity and streamlining workflow, regardless of the interviewing medium being used (video, phone, in-person). Dedicated to researching and developing solutions that solve companies’ complex HR and recruiting challenges, Weinblatt leads TTI as it transforms talent acquisition with its Interview Management Platform™, the only comprehensive cloud and mobile technology platform specifically developed to optimize the interviewing process.

A well-regarded thought leader in the HR technology space, Weinblatt is a sought after public speaker who recently appeared at #HRTechTank, the iRecruit Expo in Amsterdam and the South by Southwest (SXSW®) Conferences & Festivals. Weinblatt’s professional experience and business philosophies have also appeared in Forbes, Inc. magazine and The Huffington Post.

“It’s exciting to be named a Game Changer by Workforce magazine for my work with Take the Interview,” commented Weinblatt. “Having worked as a hiring manager, I understand the challenges associated with the talent acquisition process as well as the impact that a poor quality of hire can have on the bottom line, and it’s those problems that TTI aims to solve with our Interview Management Platform.”

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To learn more about HRchitect and how we can help your organization, please visit www.HRchitect.com. HRchitect is the leader in HCM systems strategic consulting.  As the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) Systems consulting firm, we offer end-to-end HR technology consulting services focused around strategic planning, evaluation/selection, project management and implementation of HR systems, Talent Management Systems, Talent Acquisition Systems, and Workforce Management software. After more than 17 years in business working on over 2100 successful engagements for more than 900 clients across the globe, HRchitect is a name you can trust for all of your organization’s HCM technology-related consulting needs.

Matt Lafata, HRchitect

HRchitect Tech Vendor News: Findly Enhances Candidate Engagement with New Pollinators Innovation

Company Offers Out-of-the-box Integration of Lead Capturing Solution with its Keeper ATS to Enhance Talent Acquisition Process

SAN FRANCISCO (July 30, 2014) – Findly, the on-demand talent market leader and a Symphony Technology Group (STG) company, today announced the integration of its latest innovation, Pollinators, with its Keeper ATS, in order to improve the way employers find great talent. Through this latest product release, the company has integrated Pollinators, which are highly effective lead-capturing connectors that can be placed anywhere a job seeker engages with a company, with Keeper ATS, the company’s mobile-optimized applicant tracking system.

 

Now standard for all Keeper users, the integration brings significant improvement to the way employers identify, engage and hire top candidates. Companies benefit from extending their employment branding into their Findly Pollinators and easily capture job applicants into their Findly Talent Hive, giving them the ability to engage the talent community with new jobs and pinpoint specific positions for highly qualified candidates. Additionally, when applicants identified by a pollinator return in the future, their profile information can be updated automatically.

 

Findly’s goal is to change the way companies connect with top talent and streamline the process for hiring managers and candidates alike. With competition for top talent with in-demand skills greater than ever, recruiters need a comprehensive approach for engaging with candidates wherever they are. Job seekers increasingly expect the application process to be easy, intuitive and fast, and provide them with an overall positive candidate experience. By linking lead-capturing activities to the Keeper ATS, both parties benefit from a more streamlined, user-friendly and effective talent acquisition process.

 

Key features from this new release include:

• Branded Pollinators: Candidates are presented with sharp-looking, custom-branded experiences that convey the experience of working for the company to help attract right-fit talent.
• Relevant Experiences: The integration of Pollinators and Keeper ATS enables employers to maximize lead capture when candidates apply to jobs, log in or want to join a talent community.
• Integration of Findly Product Portfolio: Pollinators add candidates into the employer’s Talent Hive, pass along a candidate’s email address into Keeper and update the Talent Hive profile information for returning applicants, creating a more streamlined process for finding and connecting with job candidates for truly on-demand talent.

“The ability to engage with candidates through a number of avenues, such as careers sites, social media, job boards and more, and present a fully branded experience is essential not only to finding qualified talent, but keeping the best candidates engaged,” said Jeff Kreutz, Findly’s senior vice president, Products. “By integrating Pollinators with Keeper ATS, hiring managers benefit from a simplified way to keep real-time information about their candidates, while providing a more engaging experience that keeps those individuals active members of their talent community.”

 

Additional information about Findly Pollinators and how they help employers connect with top talent can be found at: http://www.findly.com/find-ly-connectors/.

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To learn more about HRchitect and how we can help your organization, please visit www.HRchitect.com. HRchitect is the leader in HCM systems strategic consulting.  As the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) Systems consulting firm, we offer end-to-end HR technology consulting services focused around strategic planning, evaluation/selection, project management and implementation of HR systems, Talent Management Systems, Talent Acquisition Systems, and Workforce Management software. After more than 17 years in business working on over 2100 successful engagements for more than 900 clients across the globe, HRchitect is a name you can trust for all of your organization’s HCM technology-related consulting needs.

Matt Lafata, HRchitect

HRchitect Tech Vendor News: Randstad Sourceright Appoints Seasoned Business Leader Robert A. Lopes as President of RPO

Lopes to Leverage Extensive Career in HR,
Outsourcing and Consulting in New Role

ATLANTA, July 29, 2014 – Randstad Sourceright, a global talent leader, today announced that Robert A. Lopes, a proven business leader with nearly three decades of experience, has joined the company as its new president of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO). In this capacity, Lopes is responsible for leading the company’s RPO operations in North America, helping to grow the business and ensure the company continually improves its operational, sales and service delivery focus.

“Bob’s impressive credentials, including decades of experience in the HR field and proven ability to lead companies to success, make him uniquely qualified to take on the role of president of RPO,” said Rebecca Callahan, Group President, Professional Solutions for Randstad U.S. “More than that, he is a visionary thinker who has the skills and know-how to ensure our continued growth and innovation in the RPO market. I am pleased to welcome him to the team and confident that his talents and expertise will serve us well.”

Lopes comes to Randstad Sourceright with a wealth of executive expertise that will be crucial to ensuring the company’s continued leadership in the RPO space. He most recently served as CEO of Acclaris, where he was responsible for all company functions, including sales, operations and strategy for this U.S. and India-based healthcare technology company. Previously, he served as a human capital national practice leader and executive vice president for Aon Consulting, having led the company’s RPO business to Top Provider status, as designated by HRO Today. Earlier in his career, Lopes served as president and CEO of Veritude, a venture capital company of Fidelity. In this capacity, he led all aspects of staffing, recruiting and talent management services. Lopes’ tenure also includes responsibilities as global managing partner of Towers Perrin’s Worldwide Benefits Outsourcing business with centers in Australia, the U.K., Canada and the U.S. Lopes started his career as a consultant at Hewitt Associates.

In addition to his professional experience, Lopes holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Notre Dame. He has also been an active board member and executive sponsor for several community programs; most currently as co-executive sponsor for Notre Dame’s NDIgnite Program for Philadelphia/South Jersey, a program that helps students with strong academic credentials to prepare for the college entrance process.

“Randstad Sourceright is well known across the industry for its comprehensive RPO solutions that help clients find the best talent for the right roles when they are needed most,” said Lopes. “I am very excited to join the company and take the reins of the RPO division, and help to further grow this already strong function.”

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To learn more about HRchitect and how we can help your organization, please visit www.HRchitect.com. HRchitect is the leader in HCM systems strategic consulting.  As the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) Systems consulting firm, we offer end-to-end HR technology consulting services focused around strategic planning, evaluation/selection, project management and implementation of HR systems, Talent Management Systems, Talent Acquisition Systems, and Workforce Management software. After more than 17 years in business working on over 2100 successful engagements for more than 900 clients across the globe, HRchitect is a name you can trust for all of your organization’s HCM technology-related consulting needs.

Matt Lafata, HRchitect

HRchitect Tech Vendor News: Technomedia Brings New Innovation to Talent Management Space with Latest Feature Pack Enhancements

Company Streamlines Talent Management Processes with Mobile First Design and New Talent Stream and Smart Assistant Features

NEW YORK and MONTREAL – July 29, 2014 – Technomedia, a leading provider of Talent Management Solutions, today announced the release of its second feature pack of 2014, following the release of its previous enhancements in February. In this latest update to its industry-leading talent management technology, the company offers employers greater efficiency and streamlined processes to truly enhance the way they align talent with business objectives.

 

As Technomedia continues to expand its presence and become a vendor of choice for organizations around the globe looking to optimize their workforces, the company continually reinvests in its technology to offer the most comprehensive talent management solutions on the market. With the latest enhancements to its award-winning talent management suite, the company provides employers with a streamlined technology platform that greatly improves the way they recruit, engage, develop and reward their employees, while helping them create and maintain successful workplaces.

 

This latest feature pack offers over 65new features and enhancements across all modules of its talent management suite. A few highlights include:

• Enhanced Mobile Interface: Designed around best practice mobile first concepts, Technomedia’s Engage User Interface offers managers the ability to perform more of their talent management tasks on the mobile devices they use on a daily basis.
• New Business Intelligence Platform: This powerful new tool sets the bar for robust reporting and analytics, providing users with the insight and business intelligence they need to make smarter, well-informed talent decisions.
• Talent Stream: This new feature delivers one-click access, whether on a computer or mobile device, to all activities across the Technomedia Talent Management Platform, with familiar interfaces for managers and employees alike.
• Smart Assistant: The new Smart Assistant serves as a personal assistant, continuously scouring the Talent Stream for any activities that are urgent and alerting the user of important actions that must be taken.
• Performance Management: The latest performance assessment form enhancements offer a more simplified process and design while also making configuration more flexible and user-friendly.
• People Reviews: New enhancements allow for enriched talent insight with seamless integration with the Learning and Succession modules.
• Talent Acquisition: There are a host of new features attached to recruiting with enhanced workflows, onboarding activities, application processes, as well as tools for deeper and more robust candidate connection.

“A critical component of Technomedia’s success depends on our ability to read the market and deliver the solutions that not only meet client demands but exceed their expectations,” said Dwaine Maltais, executive vice president and general manager for U.S. Operations for Technomedia. “Our new feature pack introduces several innovations that not only bring greater efficiencies to the talent management process, but also more deeply engage users, further enabling our clients to make smarter decisions around their talent and ensure a strong ROI.”

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To learn more about HRchitect and how we can help your organization, please visit www.HRchitect.com. HRchitect is the leader in HCM systems strategic consulting.  As the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) Systems consulting firm, we offer end-to-end HR technology consulting services focused around strategic planning, evaluation/selection, project management and implementation of HR systems, Talent Management Systems, Talent Acquisition Systems, and Workforce Management software. After more than 17 years in business working on over 2100 successful engagements for more than 900 clients across the globe, HRchitect is a name you can trust for all of your organization’s HCM technology-related consulting needs.

Matt Lafata, HRchitect

HRchitect Tech Vendor News: State of Delaware Selects WorkForce Software to Consolidate Key Workforce Management Functions

Enterprise-wide Deployment Will Yield

Process Efficiencies and Enhance Reporting

LIVONIA, Mich. (July 29, 2014) – WorkForce Software, a leading provider of workforce management solutions, today announced the State of Delaware has selected the company’s EmpCenter® suite to automate time, attendance, leave and scheduling functions for all state agencies. WorkForce Software was one of several vendors the State of Delaware considered in a highly competitive selection process.

Historically, the differing needs and complex requirements of the many Delaware state agencies had prompted each to manage time, schedules and leave with separate systems. Recognizing the potential for improved consistency and cost savings, the State planned an initiative to consolidate these critical functions through an enterprise-wide, cloud-based software solution. Critical requirements included the ability to cover all employee groups, provide greater efficiency of scale and reduce infrastructure and operational expenses.

The simple web-based time entry and time-off request features provide a more convenient experience for employees.  Proactive alerts, real-time monitoring of schedules and labor costs, and detailed reporting will all help managers work more effectively. Moreover, WorkForce Software’s unique leave case management capability, which consolidates all documents and timelines related to an FMLA or other leave type, allows for a comprehensive workforce management solution from one provider.

“Large employers in all industries are seeking ways to improve the predictability, consistency and cost-effectiveness of their time, scheduling and leave management practices. EmpCenter represents an ideal solution because it allows those organizations to gain greater visibility and control, while simplifying the day-to-day tasks for managers and employees,” said Michael Jepsen, senior vice president of Sales for WorkForce Software. “We are excited to work with the State of Delaware and help it achieve greater cost efficiencies through an enterprise approach to workforce management.”

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To learn more about HRchitect and how we can help your organization, please visit www.HRchitect.com. HRchitect is the leader in HCM systems strategic consulting.  As the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) Systems consulting firm, we offer end-to-end HR technology consulting services focused around strategic planning, evaluation/selection, project management and implementation of HR systems, Talent Management Systems, Talent Acquisition Systems, and Workforce Management software. After more than 17 years in business working on over 2100 successful engagements for more than 900 clients across the globe, HRchitect is a name you can trust for all of your organization’s HCM technology-related consulting needs.

Matt Lafata, HRchitect

HRchitect Tech Vendor News: SilkRoad Closes New Round of Growth Funding

Slated to Fuel Next Generation Products and Continued Customer Success

CHICAGO, IL – July 8, 2014 – SilkRoad, a leading global provider of end-to-end talent management solutions, announced today it has secured a new round of funding to bring its next generation of cloud-based products to market. Developed in close collaboration with customers, the fall release of SilkRoad’s Life Suite will be the industry’s most complete and integrated talent management suite.

“Our marquis investors continue to express a strong vote of confidence in SilkRoad’s business, and the marketplace overall,” said John Shackleton, President and CEO of SilkRoad. “The next generation of our integrated talent management suite includes unique features that will make it even easier for our customers to build high caliber teams by attracting, developing, and retaining top talent.”

According to IDC, the worldwide human capital management (HCM) market is forecast to reach $15.4 billion in 2018, growing at a CAGR of 8.2%. Much of this growth is being driven by rapid changes that are occurring across the human resource spectrum, from talent acquisition through talent development and core HR management. These innovative offerings are making it easier for businesses of all sizes to solve many of the challenges that traditional software cannot address.

“SilkRoad is in a rapidly growing market with a proven management team that has a track record of building market-leading companies,” said Warren Weiss, General Partner of Foundation Capital, a leading SilkRoad investor.

The company is set to release the next generation of the SilkRoad Life Suite in the fourth quarter of 2014.

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To learn more about HRchitect and how we can help your organization, please visit www.HRchitect.com. HRchitect is the leader in HCM systems strategic consulting.  As the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) Systems consulting firm, we offer end-to-end HR technology consulting services focused around strategic planning, evaluation/selection, project management and implementation of HR systems, Talent Management Systems, Talent Acquisition Systems, and Workforce Management software. After more than 17 years in business working on over 2100 successful engagements for more than 900 clients across the globe, HRchitect is a name you can trust for all of your organization’s HCM technology-related consulting needs.

Matt Lafata, HRchitect

HRchitect Tech Vendor News: PeopleMatter Named Top 20 Most Promising HR Tech Solution Providers by CIO Review Magazine

Annual List Of Top Solution Providers Just Announced

CIO Review has selected PeopleMatter for its annual list of the “Top 20 Most Promising HR Tech Solution Providers.” PeopleMatter was recognized for its complete set of mobile, workforce solutions and business analytics tools for the hourly workforce that connect processes, employees and customers in entirely new ways. The nomination also focused on PeopleMatter’s passion to build the best software in the world and the company’s belief that people matter. PeopleMatter is the largest provider of workforce management technology specifically designed for the service industry.

“PeopleMatter has been on our radar for some time now for stirring a revolution in the HR space, and we are happy to showcase the company this year due to their continuing excellence in delivering top-notch technology-driven solutions,” said Harvi Sachar, Publisher & Founder of CIO Review. “PeopleMatter continued to break new ground within the past year benefiting its customers around the globe, and we’re excited to have them featured on our top companies list.”

PeopleMatter continuously innovates and adds new products and functionality to the PeopleMatter Platform™, helping restaurant, retail and hospitality companies better hire, train and schedule their employees. Already in 2014, new innovations include:

• PEOPLElytics – the first and only business analytics software product on the market that connects business and people analytics to drive better decisions. Available in beta now, PEOPLElytics uses actionable analytics and interactive data visualization to make big data both accessible and meaningful. Executives can drill down into their company’s data to answer specific questions about their operations, see specific metrics impacting overall success and make proactive, informed business decisions.
   
• Mobile Optimization – the future of employee hiring for the service industry, which hires a large percentage of smartphone-savvy Millennials. PeopleMatter’s new mobile-optimized job applications redefine the job application experience on smartphones and tablets with location functionality, save features and mobile-optimized workflows. A true mobile-optimized experience, the job application is designed to adjust to the specific layout and functionality of any mobile device, with a one-thought-per-screen layout and faster, shorter assessments.

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To learn more about HRchitect and how we can help your organization, please visit www.HRchitect.com. HRchitect is the leader in HCM systems strategic consulting.  As the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) Systems consulting firm, we offer end-to-end HR technology consulting services focused around strategic planning, evaluation/selection, project management and implementation of HR systems, Talent Management Systems, Talent Acquisition Systems, and Workforce Management software. After more than 17 years in business working on over 2100 successful engagements for more than 900 clients across the globe, HRchitect is a name you can trust for all of your organization’s HCM technology-related consulting needs.

Matt Lafata, HRchitect

HRchitect Tech Vendor News: Oracle Releases 57 Oracle’s JD Edwards Applications Optimized for Smartphones and Tablets

New Apps Power the Mobile Workforce to Accelerate Business Execution

Redwood Shores, Calif. – July 23, 2014

News Summary

Extending its commitment to powering the world’s increasingly mobile workforce, Oracle is introducing 57 new Oracle’s JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Mobile Enterprise Applications. Available from Apple’s App Store and Google Play for Android, the applications extend Oracle’s JD Edwards EnterpriseOne to smartphones and tablets, enabling users to accelerate business execution and help their businesses find new ways to create operational efficiencies.

News Facts

• Oracle today announced the release of 57 new Oracle’s JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Mobile Enterprise Applications.
• The new applications, including maintenance, field service, project management, supply chain, and health and safety incident management, offer a modern user interface and simple deployment model to get users up and running quickly.
• The applications are compatible with Oracle’s JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 9.1 and Oracle’s JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools 9.1.4.6 and are available at no additional cost to customers who have already licensed the base applications.
• The 57 new mobile-optimized applications for the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne suite deliver fit-for-purpose, role-based functionality to the mobile worker.
• JD Edwards Enterprise One Mobile Applications are built using Oracle Mobile Application Framework. This framework accelerates and simplifies mobile development with the ability to build once and deploy to multiple platforms, tight integration with camera and other device services, device-native user experience, end-to-end encryption and security, and virtually seamless online and offline operations.

New Mobile Application Areas

• Asset Lifecycle Management. Drive greater value from assets to help maximize profitability and ROI with applications that enable maintenance technicians and supervisors to:
• Create new work orders for company-owned equipment that requires maintenance
• Review and update the status of work orders assigned to team members, issue parts, add notes, and capture photos
• Search and view equipment characteristics, update equipment information, add or update notes, and add photos
• Create and view timecards associated with work completed on company-owned equipment
• Enter equipment meter readings based on pre-defined templates
• Service Management. Support improved field service operations and customer service levels with applications that enable field service engineers and supervisors to:
• Create, review, and update service orders for customer-owned equipment
• Search and view characteristics for customers’ equipment
• Create and view timecards associated with service performed on customers’ equipment
• View and manage a list of assigned service orders
• Capture meter readings from customers’ equipment
• Case Management. Expedite issue reporting and resolution with applications that enable support representatives and supervisors to:
• Quickly and easily report issues and can include photos and notes
• View and manage open, urgent, and due-today cases by priority and assignee
• View cases assigned as well as view key information such as the failure description, equipment, and site
• Health and Safety Incident Management. Enable organizations to analyze incidents and calculate incident safety metrics to help reduce or eliminate occupational incidents. Users can:
• Report occupational incidents including what happened, where, and who was involved, and attach photos
• Obtain an executive-level view as well as a quick view of occupational health and safety incidents reported over a previous time period
• Financial Management. Support improved cash flow and cost controls with applications that enable managers to:
• Search for customers and review a summary of accounts receivable status
• View, approve or reject expenses awaiting approval
• Contact Lookups. Accelerate access to important directory information for key contacts and enable all types of users to:
• Search for customers, view key attributes, locate contacts and synch them to the device
• Search for suppliers and locate their address, phone number, and list of contacts
• Search and locate an employee’s contact information, work location, and organization summary information, as well as call, email or text an employee
• Project Management. Empower project managers to take control and manage project costs and progress while on job sites with applications that enable them to:
• Review financial information and status by project and cost code
• Report field progress including labor and equipment time entry and quantities in place
• Enter, update, and approve change requests for projects, contracts or subcontracts
• Order Management. Provide a complete view of customer’s order status with applications that enable field sales representatives on the road to:
• Search for customers and view their address, phone numbers, and contacts
• Provide an overview of open orders, quotes, held orders, and backorders
• Supply Management. Streamline procurement processes with applications that that enable managers to:
• View purchase orders awaiting approval with the ability to approve or reject
• View requisition self-service orders awaiting approval with the ability to approve or reject
• Supply Chain Execution. Extend access to product availability with applications that enable field sales representatives and warehouse personnel on the move to:
• View summary or detailed item on hand and available quantities across branches and various units of measure
• View warehouse item availability by location and lot with access to detailed license plate information

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To learn more about HRchitect and how we can help your organization, please visit www.HRchitect.com. HRchitect is the leader in HCM systems strategic consulting.  As the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) Systems consulting firm, we offer end-to-end HR technology consulting services focused around strategic planning, evaluation/selection, project management and implementation of HR systems, Talent Management Systems, Talent Acquisition Systems, and Workforce Management software. After more than 17 years in business working on over 2100 successful engagements for more than 900 clients across the globe, HRchitect is a name you can trust for all of your organization’s HCM technology-related consulting needs.

Matt Lafata, HRchitect

HRchitect Tech Vendor News: Bombardier Speeds Global Talent Acquisition with Oracle Talent Management Cloud

Transportation Manufacturer Streamlines Recruitment across Multiple Divisions and Geographies

Redwood Shores, Calif. – July 14, 2014

News Summary

Bombardier, the world’s only manufacturer of both planes and trains with more than 71,700 employees around the world, is always searching for the best talent to engineer, design, manufacture, and market its innovative aerospace and rail solutions. To help align talent with demand, Bombardier is leveraging Oracle Talent Management Cloud, part of Oracle HCM Cloud, to provide a single, global applicant tracking system (ATS). Since upgrading to the latest version of Oracle Talent Management Cloud for recruiting, Bombardier has reduced recruiting time for technical and highly skilled positions, while increasing the quality and diversity of applicants.

News Facts

To enable a more strategic approach to talent acquisition across its global organization, Bombardier has upgraded to the latest version of Oracle Talent Management Cloud, a component of Oracle HCM Cloud, to propel its recruiting capabilities.

With large, time-sensitive orders for its transportation solutions, fast talent acquisition is critical to the company’s success, particularly for in-demand positions like engineers and project managers.

Facing competition across key geographies, Bombardier needed a more efficient way to source, assess, and acquire internal and external talent across its two divisions, Bombardier Transport and Bombardier Aerospace.

By combining its two applicant tracking systems into a single instance of Oracle Talent Management Cloud for recruiting, complete with advanced reporting and analytics, Bombardier increased the efficiency and effectiveness of its recruiting processes. This has enabled Bombardier to achieve:

o Faster Time to Hire – By automating its recruiting processes with Oracle, Bombardier accelerated the hiring lifecycle for technical and skilled positions, which comprise a majority of its needs.

o Increased Candidate Volume – The new Oracle ATS allows Bombardier to handle twice as much traffic from online applicants without an increase in dedicated IT staff.

o Greater Talent Diversity – With an integrated, global ATS, Bombardier now receives résumés that are more diversified by skill set and geography, enabling the company to scale its operations worldwide and create and staff centers of excellence with top talent.

o Reduced Training Time – By hiring more highly skilled candidates, Bombardier has reduced the amount of training it needs to provide both full-time employees and contractors.

o Consistent Innovation – By adopting the upgrades and enhancements Oracle delivers every six months, Bombardier is always at the cutting edge of recruiting technology, optimizing the experience for its recruiters and candidates.

Bombardier is using the recruiting capabilities of Oracle Talent Management Cloud, an integrated, end-to-end talent management solution that enables organizations to recruit, nurture, and retain top talent. It is designed to help modern HR leaders source and acquire talent, develop talent for critical roles, and promote a high-performance culture and collaborative learning environment.

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To learn more about HRchitect and how we can help your organization, please visit www.HRchitect.com. HRchitect is the leader in HCM systems strategic consulting.  As the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) Systems consulting firm, we offer end-to-end HR technology consulting services focused around strategic planning, evaluation/selection, project management and implementation of HR systems, Talent Management Systems, Talent Acquisition Systems, and Workforce Management software. After more than 17 years in business working on over 2100 successful engagements for more than 900 clients across the globe, HRchitect is a name you can trust for all of your organization’s HCM technology-related consulting needs.

Matt Lafata, HRchitect