Pharma Revenue Management Excellence Benchmarking Survey Results: Industry Leaders Aiming to Improve Visibility into Sales Effectiveness

Pharma Revenue Management Excellence Benchmarking Survey Results: Industry Leaders Aiming to Improve Visibility into Sales Effectiveness

Seventh-annual Model N Survey Conducted with Accenture Shows Most Manufacturers Are Confident in Their Ability to Comply with Government Programs Mandates; Contract Compliance Processes Still Lacking

Redwood Shores, CA (PRWEB) September 13, 2010

Achieving contract sales performance and effectiveness is a major goal for Life Science manufacturers according to a recent Revenue Management Industry Benchmarking Survey of more than 50 pharmaceutical leaders sponsored by Model N and Accenture. Now in its seventh year, the industry-specific survey provides pharma companies the opportunity to gain a better understanding of industry trends and benchmark their Revenue Management best practices against competitors and peers.

This year's survey focused on industry perceptions of sales effectiveness, integration of analytics for evaluation and planning, and regulatory compliance. Systems upgrade plans, including evaluation or adoption of Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions, were also examined. Respondents represent a cross-section of pharma, including generic and specialty manufacturers with revenues evenly spread between companies reporting less than $100M in revenue and more than $3B in revenue.

Survey Highlights
Analytics/Performance Measurement: Seventy-five percent of respondents expect managed care and government programs such as Medicare Part D to grow substantially in the coming years, yet many key analysis processes are still handled via spreadsheet. A majority state that sales and customer performance measurement, deal analysis, price and regulatory impact analysis, and effective price management are either ongoing initiatives or pressing priorities in their organizations. Contract Management: Half of all respondents cannot determine what percentage of contracts are tracked for compliance and 58% cannot estimate overall non-compliance rates; reported use of spreadsheets in contract life cycle management, contract compliance, and price setting is high Settlements: More than half of respondents are automating wholesaler rebate requests with only 17% using manual processes Regulatory Compliance: The vast majority of respondents feel their organizations can adequately or more than adequately comply with government programs mandates, including the ability to respond to an audit System Upgrades: More than three quarters of respondents indicate their business or division has requested system upgrades over the next 12 to 18 months; 57% of respondents say that their organizations are evaluating or have already deployed an SaaS solution in the enterprise

Supporting Quotes

"As competitive pressures and regulatory changes such as health care reform mandates and fees squeeze industry margins, more and more manufacturers are looking at ways to improve contract sales effectiveness and organizational agility, "said Gopkiran Rao, Senior Director of Industry Marketing at Model N. "Our 2009 benchmarking survey revealed that a vast majority of pharma companies were not utilizing performance, deal, impact, or price analysis solutions. This year's survey results show that performance analysis, deal analysis, price, and regulatory impact analysis have become a top priority and that SaaS is being seriously evaluated as a way to enhance business agility and reduce IT costs. These trends reflect the shifting dynamics of an industry that is increasingly exposed to global competition and ever evolving government mandates. This survey is a valuable tool for companies that understand the importance of benchmarking themselves against the industry for ongoing revenue performance. I encourage companies to contact Model N for a detailed complimentary survey report and personalized evaluation of their Revenue Management scores."

"With the changing landscape of the increasingly global health care system and the changing needs of key stakeholders, including patients, providers, payers, physicians, and governments, driving sustainable growth and delivering improved health outcomes are more challenging than ever. The 2010 pharma Revenue Management survey Accenture conducted with Model N reveals that pharma is increasingly using analytics to make smarter, better decisions to drive performance and meet these varying needs," said Christopher Zant, Managing Partner of Accenture's Managed Markets Group. "As the survey indicates, taking control of revenue processes is a key requirement for pharmaceutical leaders to address the gap between market access planning and effective execution. Understanding current benchmarks and how to quickly leverage best practices in contract management, analytics, and sales effectiveness are invaluable in creating a successful commercial model in the future that can flex to meet the changing demands of key stakeholders."

A more in-depth look at the results from the pharma survey will be presented at an upcoming Model N and Accenture hosted Web Seminar (https://modelnevents. webex. com/modelnevents/onstage/g. php? t=a&d=592504770) on September 28.

Undertake a custom benchmark study with Model N and Accenture
With minimal time investment, this valuable benchmarking exercise will provide pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers with a deep understanding of how their organizations compare with world-class companies in their industries across more than 30 process and system metrics relating to pricing, contracting, rebates, and analytics. For more information on this unique offer, contact grao(at)modeln(dot)com.

About Model N
Model N is the leader in Revenue Management solutions, offering an integrated suite of applications for analytics, pricing, contracts, compliance, and settlements optimized for the industry practices of Life Science and High Tech companies. Enabling the creation of a seamless, end-to-end process from price setting through settlements payment to analytics, Model N's uniquely integrated approach eliminates revenue leakage and delivers the visibility and controls needed to avoid the risks of non-compliance to government reporting regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley and government pricing requirements. Customers include: Atmel Corp.; Boston Scientific Corp.; Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; Cypress Semiconductor; Medtronic, Inc.; Microchip Technology Inc.; Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, a Johnson & Johnson company; Pfizer, Inc.; and STMicroelectronics. Model N's worldwide headquarters are located in Redwood Shores, California. http://www. modeln. com (http://www. modeln. com).

About Accenture
Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services, and outsourcing company, with more than 181,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world's most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. The company generated net revenues of US$21.58 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2009. http://www. accenture. com (http://www. accenture. com).

About Accenture's Life Sciences Practice
Our Life Sciences industry group works with pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical products, medical technology, regulators, distributors, wholesalers and other companies to help bring life-enhancing health solutions to people around the globe. We provide consulting, technology and outsourcing services across the entire life sciences value chain, from large-scale business and technology transformation to post-merger integration. Our key offerings include: Research and Development, including pharmacovigilance and regulatory outsourcing; Supply Chain and Manufacturing Optimization; and Marketing and Sales, including commercial services, analytics and digital marketing.

Model N is a mark of Model N, Inc. All other company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners and are mentioned for identification purposes only.

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Energy Drink Development Company Leads In Beverage Innovation

Energy Drink Development Company Leads In Beverage Innovation

PTM Food Consulting On The Cutting Edge Of Beverage Technology

New York, NY (PRWEB) April 30, 2007

The energy drink beverage trend is readying for a change and leading the way is beverage development firm PTM Food Consulting (http://www. foodconsultant. biz (http://www. foodconsultant. biz)). Owned and operated by food scientist Pete Maletto, the company has grown immensely the past few years producing innovative energy drinks for their clients.

Zach Whelan, a client for PTM Food Consulting with his startup company Des Moines Beverage, said his energy drink is more than "just another energy drink." Zach said that he approached Maletto about creating a new product that was different than all the rest. "While I looked at other firms to develop my energy drink, I found that all I was going to get was boiler plate drinks that everybody else had with the same usual ingredients, but we wanted to stand out. I then asked around to quite a few people in the energy drink industry and many recommended PTM Food Consulting. After one conversation I knew he was the guy that had the creativity and knowledge to produce a new type of energy drink for us that would give us the market edge we needed. A few days later he proposed some really innovative ideas for the market we were targeting and then just six weeks later we had an unbelievable tasting energy drink that not only provided a no crash energy, but increased libido as well. He did an unbelievable job and we were so happy with his communication, level of involvement and innovative service," said Whelan

Maletto explained, "We really go the extra mile for our clients and it's important for me to stay on top in this industry so I can provide them an advantage to have a better chance to succeed. I travel all over the world to see new and very different ideas and I do my best to bring them here. What I see happening in the very near future is the energy drink market branching out into different segments of functionality with niche areas that will allow the little guys to get in and compete with innovative beverages. We will see energy drinks that provide mental focus, endurance, sex, and other overall health benefits. Right now you walk into a convenience store and its all these Red Bull copycat products and its so disappointing. But the great thing about it is now I'm watching many of my clients break into the market because the energy drinks we develop are so innovative it gives them a point of difference. I feel it will be just a matter of time that when you walk into a convenience store and its not just the same old song. Remember that consumers are always looking for the next big thing."

Maletto, who also has a degree as a nutritionist, knows the dietary supplement industry well. He has created over 300 different capsule products in his 15 years and knows every single herbal ingredient and its active compound off the top of his head. This gives his customers a huge advantage having a nutritionist actually develop their energy drink because he knows the benefit of these natural ingredients from a biochemical standpoint to the end user. "Yeah there is not too many bio majors that are food scientists and nutritionists all at the same time, but I like to apply that knowledge for my clients because nothing gets me more excited than watching what we develop take off."

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Chief Economist Jack Kyser, "Godfather" of L. A. Economy, Earns Business Spotlight At LAEDC Eddy Awards&#174

Chief Economist Jack Kyser, "Godfather" of L. A. Economy, Earns Business Spotlight At LAEDC Eddy Awards®

LAEDC Eddy Awards® will Chief Economist Jack Kyser, Northrop Grumman and it will reveal the winner of "Most Business-Friendly City" award at the annual Gala event in Beverly Hills

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 22, 2007

Affectionately dubbed the "Godfather" of the Los Angeles economy, Jack Kyser, chief economist and senior vice president of the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), is being honored at the 12th Annual Eddy Awards®. The Eddy's honor excellence in economic development leadership and will be held Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel (9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210).

"This is truly an honor no one could refuse him. Whenever anyone wants to know anything about the Los Angeles economy from runaway TV/Film production to fashion, housing and Wall Street issues, Jack Kyser is the man with the answers," said Bill Allen, president and CEO, LAEDC. "This is his silver anniversary as a business leader."

Kyser has been the chief interpreter and storyteller for the regional economy for the past 25 years. His annual forecast report has been ranked #1 by the Wall Street Journal and his analyses of key industry sectors and economic trends have helped both the public and private sectors better understand the diversity and dynamism of the greater Los Angeles area.

As chief economist for the LAEDC, he is responsible for interpreting and forecasting economic trends in the Los Angeles five-county area (Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties), and for analyzing the major industries of the area. Utilizing this information, he helps develop job retention and creation strategies for Los Angeles County.

In the past year alone, he has been quoted in more than 900 newspapers, television and radio stations. Last year LAEDC received 150 million media impressions, and this year it has already surpassed 200 million, many of those interviews involved Kyser.

Also being honored at this year's 12th Annual Eddy Awards™ is Northrop Grumman Corporation for "exemplifying the essence of economic development leadership and corporate citizenship," said Allen. "They provide high quality jobs for the Los Angeles County area, and their commitment to educating and training our future workforce ensures that we will continue to nurture and grow our region's economic prosperity."

Another highlight of the evening will be the announcement of the "Most Business-Friendly City" award. The cities of Burbank, Cerritos, Lancaster, Long Beach, Palmdale and Santa Clarita were selected from the 88 cities in L. A. County by a blue-ribbon panel of judges for their commitment to attracting and retaining businesses which provide quality jobs for their residents.

More than 700 leaders from the business, government and education communities are expected to attend the gala dinner.

"To ensure the economic health of our region, we need to be more aggressive in attracting and retaining businesses and the jobs they bring to our many communities," said Allen. "L. A. County is quickly becoming the Business Capital of America, and this award will showcase the city that best shows what it means to be business-friendly in our region." Last year, this award went to the City of El Segundo.

About the Eddy Awards®

The Eddy Awards were introduced by the LAEDC in 1996 to celebrate individuals and organizations that demonstrate exceptional contributions to positive economic development in the region. For more information about the Eddy Awards, including sponsorship opportunities, please visit www. laedc. org/eddy (http://www. laedc. org/eddy).

For past Eddy honorees please visit www. laedc. org/eddy/about. html (http://www. laedc. org/eddy/about. html)

About LAEDC (www. LAEDC. org)

The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), the region's premier business leadership organization, is a private, non-profit organization established in 1981. Its mission is to attract, retain, and grow business and jobs for the regions of Los Angeles County. Since 1996, the LAEDC has helped retain or create more than 132,600 jobs, providing $5.6 billion in annual benefit to LA County.

(Editors: For media interviews please contact George McQuade, MAYO Communications, 818-340-5300 or PR@MayoCommunications. com)

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The U. S. Beer Drinking Team Reminds You to Raise the Beer Flag and Celebrate with Beer this Father’s Day by Buying Your Dad a Beer

The U. S. Beer Drinking Team Reminds You to Raise the Beer Flag and Celebrate with Beer this Father’s Day by Buying Your Dad a Beer

The U. S. Beer Drinking Team reminds you to raise the beer flag and celebrate with beer this Father’s Day by buying your dad a beer.

Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) June 10, 2006

The U. S. Beer Drinking Team reminds you to raise the beer flag and celebrate with beer this Father’s Day by buying your dad a beer.

“As a boy, I remember sitting on my father’s lap sipping my soda as he was drinking a beverage that only he could enjoy ~ beer!”, stated Bill Krejci, Coach of the U. S. Beer Drinking Team. “How many of us can remember this scene. Beer is the great socializing beverage.

Throughout history, to share a beer with or ‘buy someone a beer’ has meant, ‘let’s talk about life’. Since Father’s Day is a day to honor the father figures in your life, you should also include all people who act as your father figures (this includes single mothers).

Stepfathers, uncles, grandfathers, and adult male role models are all to be honored on Father's Day. It would be a great way to catch up on your lives. If your dad or father figure has passed away, raise a mug of beer in his honor as millions have done before.”

“Although a day honoring the father with beer has been the part of world history for over 300 years, the evolution of a holiday called Father’s Day in the United States has a definite starting point.”, Krejci noted, “Creating a day for children to honor their fathers began in the great beer city of Spokane, Washington in the early 1900’s. The idea of Father's Day came to the mind of Sonora Smart while listening to a sermon on Mother's Day in 1909.

After her mother died, she and her siblings were raised by her father, William Smart. Sonora wanted to tell the world how great her father was. She chose the 19th of June, 1910 to be Father’s Day in Spokane.

As news of the local celebration grew, it became popular around the country. A Joint Resolution of Congress first recognized Father's Day in 1956 and then in 1966 President Nixon established a permanent national observance of Father's Day to be held on the third Sunday of June, and it continues today.”

The USBDT, Beer Radio and the “Beer Entertainment” Industry

The U. S. Beer Drinking Team (USBDT) is the first and only beer lifestyle community for American beer drinkers. As a brand independent organization, the USBDT celebrates the taste, history and social aspects of beer as the oldest, most diverse and widely consumed beverage in the world. The USBDT always says, “Raise the beer flag, and celebrate with beer!"

Beer Radio is the first nationally syndicated and podcast “beer lifestyle” radio program dedicated to 300 million beer drinkers in the USA and around the world. Beer Radio broadcasts lifestyle interests that focus on food, travel, entertainment, health and fitness. Beer Radio is hosted by industry veteran Ray “Red Star” Hoffman with co-host Tim “The Beer Man” Gallagher. Beer Radio’s theme is the constant and never ending search for your best beer on your best day with your best beer buddies.

With more than 90 million passionate beer drinking Americans spending over $84 billion dollars on "beer entertainment" in 2005, beer plays a major part in the American entertainment industry. During this same time period Americans spent only $10 billion on "motion picture entertainment" box office ticket sales. Directly and indirectly, the American beer industry provides over $162 billion in economic impact to the USA, employs over 1.7 million Americans, providing them with over $53 billion in wages and benefits. The American beer industry includes more than 2,400 brewers and beer importers, nearly 2,000 beer wholesalers and 550,000 retail establishments. The U. S. Department of Labor found their wages to be among the highest of 350 industries surveyed. The American beer industry provided over $30 billion in business, personal and consumption taxes, including over $5 billion in excise taxes in 2004. Worldwide beer sales totaled over $412 billion dollars in 2005. The beer industry has spent hundreds of millions of dollars in the last decade to promote responsible consumption of beer.

About Leisure Technician Media Entertainment (LTme)

Leisure Technician Media Entertainment (LTme) focuses on properly positioning brands as “instant brands”. Today’s consumers are impulse buyers and demand instant access to products and services of their choosing. Whether instant access is delivered via the Internet, cellphones, PDAs, television, video on demand, or smart messaging, LTme is focused on building better solutions to satisfy the consumers taste in “instant brand delivery”.

LTme strives to enhance the consumer experience by providing “instant brands” where consumers will identify and participate with other like-minded consumers. From online “lifestyle communities” combined with “brick and mortar” promotions, LTme enhances consumer experiences from all facets of their daily routine.

LTme marketing methods are founded upon the “MeMarketing” principles. “MeMarketing” focuses on building “instant brand loyalty” from the consumer’s need for necessity and desire. LTme strives for the “It’s All About Me” experience where the consumer instantly identifies with the brand but is not bombarded with untargeted brand messages.

LTme markets licensed brand merchandise in tens of thousands of retail locations in the USA and around the globe.

For more information about LTme lifestyle brands, licensing, sponsorship and event marketing opportunities contact:

Mr. Joe Gardenghi

Director of Event Marketing/Sponsorship   

LT Media Entertainment 

(410) 744-4369 

Www. USBDT. com

*Press inquiries contact:

Mr. Dennis Buettner

Director of Public Relations

LT Media Entertainment 

(410) 744-4369

Www. USBDT. com

LT Media Entertainment, The United States Beer Drinking Team, Beer Radio, Beer Hall of Fame and University of Beer, remind you to: "Celebrate with beer!(TM) … and Think B4U Drink(TM)!"

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A New "FrequenSea" (Marine PhytoPlankton) Video has Just Been Released by ForeverGreen

A New "FrequenSea" (Marine PhytoPlankton) Video has Just Been Released by ForeverGreen

Linda Thomas, Internet Entrepreneur, who has built an International Home Based Business with ForeverGreen and FrequenSea, announces the release of the new "Must See" video, "FrequenSea By Land and By Sea." Nothing edifies the body like FrequenSea with Marine Phytoplankton.

Tampa, FL (PRWEB) August 26, 2006

Linda Thomas, Internet Entrepreneur, invites individuals interested in learning why nothing edifies the body like FrequenSea with Marine PhytoPlankton, to visit her website to view the newly released, "FrequenSea By Land and By Sea" video at www. LTdirect. com The feedback on this new video has been amazing, and she is looking forward to introducing this powerful message to the masses.

Here are just a few of the subjects discussed in the video:

Discovery of Marine PhytoPlankton and benefits with Tom Harper and Tiffany Haarsma.

Wholefood nutrition versus standard or isolated supplements.

Why the nutrition of FrequenSea is instantly bioavailable.

What doctors are saying is responsible for the results so many people are experiencing.

Why some of the other juice products on the market are limited in who they can help.

The technology behind the quality and purity of FrequenSea with Marine PhytoPlankton.

The ForeverGreen Stand by Ron Williams, President of ForeverGreen.

For the First Time in the History of Mankind...Earth's First Nutrient Dense Super Food: Marine PhytoPlankton (phyton = plant; planktos = wandering). These microscopic marine plants nourish the entire marine food web and have recently been documented by NASA to be responsible for up to 90 percent of the oxygen in which we breathe.

Experience the exclusive Ionic Whole-Food Tonic that is taking the world by storm.

FrequenSea is an exclusive whole-food tonic that combines the best of the land and sea. FrequenSea is a delicious whole-food beverage that includes, Marine PhytoPlankton, frankincense, ionic trace minerals from the sea, sea vegetables, herbs, aloe vera, and astaxanthin, carried naturally in cranberry and blueberry concentrates, with a twist of lime.

It started on a sea farm...

The Marine PhytoPlankton in FrequenSea is harvested on a sea farm in the Pacific Northwest, where over 200 different species of Marine PhytoPlankton thrive, a variety unrivaled anywhere else in the world (other farms boast 12, 25, or 50 max). This Sea Farm developed an amazing renewable process that recreates the "spring bloom" (maximizes phytoplankton photosynthesis) every month of the year! There is actually more Marine PhytoPlankton returning to the ocean during the harvesting process than there is coming in from the ocean. This supports an amazingly diverse ecosystem near the farm.

Marine PhytoPlankton is the basis of life on the planet--microscopic plants that float in the ocean and convert light into abundant life. ForeverGreen's exclusive FrequenSea with Marine PhytoPlankton with its proprietary formulas and processes cannot be duplicated in its nutritional variety and density or in its health benefits.

It is interesting how our bodies are 70% water and the Earth is 70% water, yet we attempt to get 100% of our nutrition from the Earth's 30% land mass. Why not replenish our bodies completely with all of the earth's elements?

FrequenSea is a whole-food nutrition from both land and sea, containing Marine PhytoPlankton, Rose, Frankincense, Ionic Sea Minerals and Herbs, Aloe Vera, and Astaxanthin, all carried naturally in Cranberry, Blueberry, and Apple concentrates with a twist of Lime and a kick of Ginger.

Enjoy Nutrition the Way Nature Intended...from Your Food! Balanced Whole Food Nutrition instantly bio-available. Full Spectrum of Plant Based Vitamins, Minerals, Amino Acids, Essential Fatty Acids, Enzymes, Phytonutrients and Powerful Antioxidants.

The Benefits of using the FrequenSea with Marine PhytoPlankton include:

Entergize cells Contains all of the building materials for cellular rejuvenation Gives the body what it needs to heal itself naturally Supports General Nutrition; Cardiovascular Health; Cholesterol; Blood Sugars; Sleep; Neurological Support; Skin Care; Vision; Liver Health; Energy, etc.

Everybody's health is different and we make no claims that the FrequenSea with Marine PhytoPlankton will cure anything. Some people are experienceing less body fat and wieght loss. FrequenSea with Marine PhytoPlankton is a natural ionic food, the nutrients of which include everything the body needs to become healthy at the cellular level.

Ms. Thomas is seeking industry leaders who want to team up with millionaire makers under a specialized and unique internet marketing system. The Home Based Business opportunity coupled with the Team's Leadership; the Proven System; the outstanding company, ForeverGreen; and the most awesome product of our time, FrequenSea, enable people to generate both Health and Wealth. The ForeverGreen compensation plan is designed to reward performance.

The FrequenSea product will become available throughout the world, and is presently available for distribution in the US, Canada, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, and Malaysia. A ForeverGreen warehouse is expected to open in the Netherlands by year end, which will help to open European Countries.

To learn more about this exciting new venture, visit Linda's webpage at: www. LTdirect. com Listen to the new 20-minute video called "FrequenSea By Land and By Sea."

"The future of nutrition is found in the ocean." --Jacques Cousteau

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HR Experts Get Vocal on Industry Hot Topics

HR Experts Get Vocal on Industry Hot Topics

Top HR academics, practitioners, and analysts discuss performance, succession, social media and more in Halogen Software’s HR Raging Debates Forum

Ottawa, ON (PRWEB) November 9, 2009

Ten very opinionated thought leaders in human resources have voiced their views in a virtual forum released by Halogen Software today. Halogen's HR Raging Debates (http://www. halogensoftware. com/hr-raging-debates) Forum brings together HR experts including academics, analysts, authors, practitioners and bloggers to provide insight into some the hottest issues in talent management and HR. The forum is an online resource for HR professionals to get quick, varied answers to pressing questions in HR today. HR professionals will also have the opportunity to share their own perspectives and add value to the debate.

Contributors include:
 Josh Bersin, President and CEO, Bersin & Associates;  Peter Cappelli, Professor of Management at The Wharton School;  David Creelman, CEO, Creelman Research  Kris Dunn VP of People, DAXKO and blogger at HR Capitalist and Fistful of Talent,  Richard Hadden, Author of the Contented Cows leadership books;  Lance Haun, Vice President of Outreach, MeritBuilder and blogger at Rehaul;  Sharlyn Lauby, President, Internal Talent Management Group and blogger at HR Bartender;  Ed Lawler, Distinguished Professor of Business at the Marshall School of Business;  Laurie Ruettimann, Blogger at PunkRock HR; and  Libby Sartain, former CHRO of Yahoo! Inc. and Southwest Airlines, author, and HR advisor.

The virtual forum examined 10 questions on a wide variety of topics, many of which are controversial within the HR community, ranging from performance reviews to social media in the workplace.

"Talent management continues to be a hot topic in the C-Suite," said Sharlyn Lauby. "This virtual roundtable offers HR pros and their leadership teams with valuable insights on a few of the key challenges facing organizations today. Some of the brightest and most insightful experts in the industry shared their thoughts and expertise. It's an honor for me to be part of the discussion,"

"The commentary in this forum very quickly gets to the heart of some tough issues," said David Creelman. "I was very interested to see where there was consensus and where there was disagreement. Halogen did an excellent job of bringing these ideas together - this has proved to be a very effective project."

The forum, hosted by Halogen, was designed to consolidate diverse ideas and opinions on hot topics within the HR and talent management market and provide HR professionals with a resource to assist them with addressing these issues within their organization.

"We chose the topics covered in the debates based on the feedback and inquiries we have received from the thousands of HR professionals using our products. Our customers are often looking for guidance when faced with more controversial issues," said Donna Ronayne, Vice President of Marketing, Halogen Software. "We are thrilled to publicly share the insights of these highly respected HR experts and deliver a valuable third party perspective on these important, and sometimes, highly contentious issues."

To see the answers and participate in the discussion on the Raging Debates in HR Forum, visit: http://www. halogensoftware. com/hr-raging-debates (http://www. halogensoftware. com/hr-raging-debates)

About Halogen Software
Halogen Software is recognized as a market leader by industry analysts and is strongly endorsed by the thousands of HR professionals who use their talent management solutions. The company offers a complete suite of web-based products that automate, simplify and integrate performance appraisals (http://www. halogensoftware. com/products/halogen-eappraisal/), 360 degree feedback (http://www. halogensoftware. com/products/halogen-e360/), compensation management (http://www. halogensoftware. com/products/ecompensation-pay-for-performance/), succession planning (http://www. halogensoftware. com/products/halogen-esuccession/) and learning management. Halogen's offering makes HR best-practices accessible to companies of all sizes and its healthcare, financial services and professional services specific suites meet the unique needs of these industries. Halogen is consistently recognized by the industry and its customers for its
Exceptional implementation and support services. Halogen was named a leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for employee performance management software in 2009 and has won multiple awards for its corporate leadership and product innovation, including HR Technology Product of the Year. For more information, visit www. halogensoftware. com.

Media contact:
Maggie Patterson
PR Consultant, Halogen Software
T: 613-989-1866

This press release was distributed through PRWeb by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www. HRmarketer. com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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FBI Fingerprint Scans Offered by Crimcheck. com

FBI Fingerprint Scans Offered by Crimcheck. com

Crimcheck. com can now offer it's clients criiminal background checks using fingerprint scanners that access the FBI database, AFIS (The Automated Fingerprint Identification System), a major leap in employment screening technology.

Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) September 10, 2007

Crimcheck. com, announced it has begun offering the FBI National Web Check along side of the Ohio State Web Check, a "State Wide" criminal record check (http://www. crimcheck. com/). The Berea, Ohio based provider of background checks (http://www. crimcheck. com/), employment screening (http://www. crimcheck. com/) and security related products said they have begun offering businesses and the general public a quick and easy fingerprint based criminal record check through The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the FBI database AFIS (The Automated Fingerprint Identification System)

Ted Moss, President of Crimcheck. com said they have completed training to utilize "Fingerprint Scanners" to access the BCI and FBI fingerprint records on behalf of their clients. "This technology will dramatically increase the accuracy, turnaround time and feasibility of this type of check for many of our clients who are required to conduct these types of searches."

"Legislation requiring more industries to conduct these checks has proliferated since 9/11," said Moss. In fact, recent legislation requires drivers who want to renew or transfer HAZMAT licenses to undergo a background check based on their fingerprints. Schools, home healthcare workers and private security personnel are just a few of the employment sectors, which require a fingerprint check.

The scanner manufactured by California based Cogent Systems has provided Crimcheck. com a powerful tool, to offer clients the ability to comply with State laws in regards to out of state applicants who intend on working with children or the elderly. Typically results will be returned as soon as the same day or within 24 hours.

"Our goal is to help provide a safe work environment for our customers, employees and their clients." said Moss. "Many people are unaware that the private security industry helps secure the majority of this nation's infrastructure; a job law enforcement alone can not." For more information you may contact Crimcheck. com. at 1-877-99CHECK or visit the company website www. crimcheck. com].

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