A lot has been happening in recent months in relation to Performance Management. Please find listed a sampling of some of the press releases of interest: <br> <p>A lot has been happening in recent months in relation to Performance Management. Please find listed a sampling of some of the press releases of interest: </p>
<p><span style=" color: #800000;"><b>Events</b></span></p>
<p><b>ISPI</b></p>
<p>2006: 44th Annual International Performance Improvement Conference, registration open. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.ispi.org/">http://www.ispi.org/</a></p>
<p><b>Human Resource Executive</b></p>
<p>Oct 19-21: HR Technology Conference and Expo</p>
<p><a href="http://www.hrtechconference.com/">http://www.hrtechconference.com/</a></p>
<p><b>American Strategic Management Institute</b></p>
<p>Oct. 24-25: People, Performance, Profit and the American Strategic Management Institute at ASMI´s Performance Management Summit and Expo 2005. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.asmiweb.com/">http://www.asmiweb.com/</a></p>
<p><b>Advanced Learning Institute</b></p>
<p>October 25-27: Strategic Internal Communications in Government <a target="_BLANK????????????????" href="http://www.aliconferences.com/conferences/internal_comm_gov/1005.html">http://www.aliconferences.com/conferences/internal_comm_gov/1005.html</a></p>
<p><b>Balanced Scorecard Collaborative</b></p>
<p>Nov. 1-3: 2005 Balanced Scorecard Summit for Performance Management </p>
<p><a href="http://www.bscol.com/">http://www.bscol.com</a></p>
<p><b>Melcrum</b></p>
<p>Nov 7, 8, 9: Strategic Communication Management Fall Summit 2005<br>
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.melcrum.com/link/events_us1105.html">http://www.melcrum.com/link/events_us1105.html</a></p>
<p><span style=" color: #800080;"><b>Announcements</b></span></p>
<p><b>Cornerstone OnDemand</b></p>
<p>Aug. 15: Pitney Bowes Selects Cornerstone OnDemand for Integrated Learning, Performance Management, and Succession Planning</p>
<p>Sept. 28: Cornerstone OnDemand wins best technology strategy award from Software Business Magazine. Leader in OnDemand Human Capital Management Recognized for Innovative Development Program and Technologically Advanced Products</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cornerstoneondemand.com/">http://www.cornerstoneondemand.com/</a></p>
<p> <a target="_BLANK?????????????????" href="http://www.softwarebusinessonline.com/images/SB05overview.pdf">http://www.softwarebusinessonline.com/images/SB05overview.pdf</a></p>
<p><b>Softscape</b></p>
<p>Aug. 16: Medica Expands Deployment of Softscape´s Human Capital Management Solutions - selection of Softscape Apex<sup>TM</sup> integrated HCM platform </p>
<p>Sept. 21: GKN PLC Deploys Softscape Apex Integrated Human Capital Management Platform</p>
<p><a href="http://www.softscape.com/us/home.htm">http://www.softscape.com/us/home.htm</a></p>
<p><b>Kenexa</b></p>
<p>Aug. 23: Kenexa Ranked Number One in HRO Today´s List of Top Recruitment Process Outsourcing Providers - Leads the List of the Top 13 Providers of End-to-End RPO - </p>
<p><a href="http://www.kenexa.com/">http://www.kenexa.com/</a></p>
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<b>Workstream Inc.</b> </p>
<p>Aug 25: Workstream Inc., a provider of On-Demand Enterprise Workforce Management software and services, has been named to the prestigious 2005 Deloitte Canadian Technology Fast 50 list, a ranking of the fastest growing technology companies in Canada.</p>
<p><a target="_BLANK?????????????????" href="http://www.workstreaminc.com">www.workstreaminc.com</a></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.fast500.com">www.fast500.com</a></p>
<p><b>Halogen Software</b></p>
<p>Sept. 6: Halogen Software Receives "Strong Positive" Rating from Gartner </p>
<p>Oct. 11: Halogen Software Reports Eighth Consecutive Record Quarter. Exceptional growth continues with addition of 60 new clients including 14 from the healthcare sector.</p>
<p><a target="_BLANK?????????????????" href="http://www.halogensoftware.com/">www.halogensoftware.com</a></p>
<p> <b>TEDS</b></p>
<p>Sept. 19: TEDS Announces General Release of TEDS Workforce Effectiveness Suite v.7.5 with new and enhanced features address learning, performance, talent. </p>
<p><a target="_BLANK????????????????" href="http://www.teds.com/">www.teds.com</a></p>
<p><b>HRN Management Group</b></p>
<p>Sept. 20: HRN Management Group has released an upgrade to its leading Performance Pro online employee performance management solution.</p>
<p>Oct. 4: HRN Management Group Adds 23 New Job Descriptions to<br>
Job Descriptions Plus Library. New Job Descriptions Focused on Data Processing, Human Resources and Information Technology Positions</p>
<p>Oct. 10: Mr. Jerry P. Nelson, President of HRN Management Group today announced that fiscal year 2005 sales to date (January 1 through September 30) have surpassed 20% growth projections by 11% with an overall increase in sales of 31% over the same period in FY2004.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.hrnonline.com/">http://www.hrnonline.com/</a></p>
<p><b>Saba</b></p>
<p>Sept. 22: Saba Taps Industry Veteran Mark D. Frost as New COO-Former PeopleSoft Executive Will Lead Saba´s HCM Products and Strategy</p>
<p><a href="http://www.saba.com/">http://www.saba.com/</a></p>
<p><b>HRSmart Inc.</b></p>
<p>Sept. 27: HRsmart, Inc. has been named to Deloitte's prestigious Technology Fast 50 Program for Texas, a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in the state by Deloitte & Touche USA LLP, one of the nation´s leading professional services organizations. Rankings are based on the percentage revenue growth over five years from 2000-2004.</p>
<p><a target="_BLANK?????????????????" href="http://www.fast500.com">www.fast500.com</a></p>
<p><a target="_BLANK?????????????????" href="http://www.hrsmart.com">www.hrsmart.com</a></p>
<p><b>Globoforce</b></p>
<p>Oct. 3: Globoforce announced advanced product enhancements to industry leading global incentive</p>
<p><a target="_BLANK?????????????????" href="http://www.globoforce.com/" title="http://www.globoforce.com/">www.globoforce.com</a></p>
<p><b>InScope Corporation </b></p>
<p>Oct 4: InScope Corporation announces the addition of succession planning capability</p>
<p><a target="_BLANK?????????????????" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=r8lz8obab.0.bgm9r8n6.w9vf59n6.7114&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.inscopecorp.com">http://www.inscopecorp.com</a></p>
<p><b>MindSolve Technologies </b></p>
<p>Oct. 5: MindSolve Technologies will release version 5.1 of MindSolve Visual Performance (MVP), its flagship Employee Performance Management (EPM) software suite, at HR Executive's HR Technology Conference & Exposition in Chicago October 19-21. </p>
<p>Oct. 13: MindSolve Technologies unveils performance management suite for small- to mid-sized companies </p>
<p><a href="http://www.mindsolve.com/default.aspx?email=pr10052005">http://www.mindsolve.com</a></p>
<p><b>Workscape</b></p>
<p>Oct 11: Workscape Announces New Programs Designed to Provide Companies with Comprehensive Best Practices and Training Solutions -Personalized Programs Help Companies Advance, Prepare for Successful Workforce Management Undertakings </p>
<p>Oct. 17: Workscape Announces Record-Breaking Third Quarter as Company´s List of New Customer Wins and Relationship Expansions Continue to Grow </p>
<p><a target="_BLANK????????????????" href="http://www.workscape.com">www.workscape.com</a></p>
<p><b>Watson Wyatt </b></p>
<p>Results of 2005 Human Capital Index Study now available</p>
<p><a href="http://www.watsonwyatt.com/">www.watsonwyatt.com</a> </p>
<p><span style=" color: #800080;"><b>Awards</b></span></p>
<p><b>Optimas Awards</b></p>
<p>Since 1991, the Optimas Awards have been a source of ideas, direction and inspiration for workforce management professionals. The Awards celebrate the winners' success at solving some of the biggest business challenges of our time, providing them with the high-level recognition that is vital for continuing business success.</p>
<p>Optimas Award winners have pushed their companies to produce record profits. They've helped open new markets around the world, revitalized failing domestic business units, slashed bureaucracy, and improved the acquisition process. In short, they have produced tangible business results!</p>
<p>Public, private, and non-profit organizations from around the world are eligible to win an Optimas Award. Any company can be nominated, and there is no entry fee. The awards will be presented next spring, with the winners appearing in Workforce Management in print and online.</p>
<p>For full information please visit:</p>
<p><a target="_BLANK????????????????" href="http://email.workforceonline.com/cgi-bin2/DM/y/hnGG0J8YBq0CK80BvQP0EO">www.workforce.com/optimas</a> </p>
<p><b>ISPI</b></p>
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</b>The International Society for Performance Improvement annually recognizes people, products, innovations, and organizations that represent excellence in the field of instructional and Human Performance Technology. Submissions receiving the "stamp of approval" in this criterion-based awards program receive acknowledgment and recognition by their peers, throughout the year, and at a special awards presentation held during ISPI´s Annual International Performance Improvement Conference. </p>
<p>Visit <a target="_BLANK????????????????" href="http://www.ispi.org/awards/2006/default.htm">http://www.ispi.org/awards/2006/default.htm</a> for more information and your 2006 entry application. </p>
