Authoria Recognized for Driving Next-Generation Features in Talent Management Suites

Authoria, Inc., today announced that a new report by research and advisory firm Bersin & Associates has recognized Authoria for ìpowerful next-generation featuresî in its Authoria Talent Management suite. The company also earned the highest possible rating ñ four stars ñ in the key dimensions of ìExperienceî and ìCompleteness of Vision.î

The research study, Talent Management Suites: Market Realities, Implementation Experiences, and Vendor Profiles, describes the need for talent-management solutions to move beyond automation of familiar HR processes and become ìa decision support tool designed for daily useî by managers and employees. Authoriaís software is praised for ìimproving the manager and employee experience, as well as incorporating powerful analytical views (such as dashboards, scorecards, ëbaseball cardí and side-by-side comparisons).î

The Bersin & Associates study identifies several key Authoria differentiators, including:

an emphasis on the central role the line-of-business manager plays in achieving talent-management success;
the functional depth of Authoriaís ìportfolio of multiple best-of-breed solutionsî; and
a unified platform that enables ìdeep and meaningful integration between talent-management functions.î

ìIn a market saturated with vendors, Authoria offers a distinct competitive advantage by providing one of the only fully integrated, on-demand suites capable of supporting the business requirements of large enterprises,î said Leighanne Levensaler, principal analyst for Bersin & Associates.

ìWe are delighted by the recognition this research provides for Authoriaís vision of effective talent management, and for our delivery of innovative solutions that make this vision a reality,î said Tod Loofbourrow, Authoria Chairman and CEO. ìThe next generation of talent management systems must empower not only HR professionals, but also line-of-business managers and employees, to make a significant difference in business results through better management of talent. Authoria is delivering solutions today that embody this approach, to more than four million managers and employees at many of the worldís largest enterprises.î

The Bersin & Associates study credits Authoria with ìcomprehensiveî support ñ the highest level possible ñ of four core talent-management applications: recruitment management, performance management, career and succession management, and compensation management. Authoria Talent Management, the companyís on-demand integrated talent management solution, includes these functions as well as benefit/policy communications.

In compiling this research, Bersin & Associates conducted interviews with leaders from HR and newly established talent-management functions, and briefings with providers of talent management suites. Additionally, the firm administered an extensive, quantitative survey capturing responses from more than 700 HR, learning and development, and IT executives, to identify the key drivers, adoption levels, business challenges, and trends in implementing integrated talent-management systems.