Softscape Captures High Ratings in Talent Management Suites Study

Softscape, a market leader in web-based human capital management software products, today announced that research and advisory firm Bersin & Associates recognised Softscape with the highest possible rating, four out of four stars, for experience, product strength and breadth in its new study, Talent Management Suites: Market Realities, Implementation Experiences, and Vendor Profiles.

Bersin & Associates defines talent management suites as solutions that provide a single, integrated platform in order to attract, deploy, develop, motivate, and manage talent more effectively. According to the study, Softscapeís people management platform is differentiated by its inherent integration across all modules, extensive configurability, and advanced reporting and analytics capabilities. Softscape gives customers a solid foundation for supporting integrated initiatives, such as performance development planning, succession and leadership development, and pay for performance. The study also shows Softscapeís performance management solution to be a competitive best-of-breed solution.

ìSoftscape is one of the few technology vendors today to offer a truly integrated talent management suite. The company supports experienced organizations around the world with some of the most advanced and integrated talent management initiatives taking place,î said Leighanne Levensaler, principal analyst, Bersin & Associates, and the author of the report. ìWe expect Softscape will continue to innovate in its product development while other providers are focused on integrating and building out their offerings.î

Softscape helps companies of all sizes in all industries effectively execute business strategies to improve productivity, simplify critical work functions, create predictable analysis, and gain competitive advantages. With advanced functions for talent acquisition, assessment, development, and management, the company offers the industryís most complete people management solution. The single, integrated platform provides the infrastructure for customers to better manage their workforces and make more informed business decisions.

ìThese top scores are a direct result of having pioneered the integrated approach to human capital management,î said Dave Watkins, chief executive officer, Softscape. ìWe offer the strategic decision support tools that organizations need to drive their business performance and will continue to be the innovator in the market.î

Targeted to corporate, HR, and learning executives with responsibility for talent management strategy, the study includes detailed information on developing integrated talent management strategies, purchasing considerations, implementation priorities and guidelines, and the experiences of early adopters. The study also offers insight on market direction, including next-generation offerings with user-generated profiles and the software-as-a-service (SaaS) model.

For more information about Softscapeís human capital management solutions, please visit www.softscape.com or www.bersin.com to learn more about Bersin & Associates and the Talent Management Suites study.