A talent management system (TMS) is an integrated software suite that addresses the “four pillars” of talent management: recruitment, performance management, learning and development, and compensation management.

Talent management systems focus on providing strategic assistance to organizations in the accomplishment of long-term enterprise goals with respect to talent, aka “human capital.”

HRO Today has announced its 2012 TMS Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings.

The Global Human Resources Outsourcing (GHRO) team took a look at the Top Five apps on the list:

1. 1.     Lumesse
2. 2.     myStaffingPro
3. 3.     Kenexa
4. 4.     iCIMS
5. 5.     SilkRoad

Lumesse

Lumesse, Europe’s largest independent talent management solutions company, has released a new version of its Lumesse Mobile app for Apple iOS, with an enhanced user experience, multi-lingual capabilities and improved usability. The Lumesse Mobile app allows businesses worldwide using Lumesse TalentLink 12 to give managers access to key process steps and employee information in multiple languages from their iPhones (the app is also iPad-compatible.)  Lumesse Mobile is designed as a true native iOS app to ensure a responsive, high quality user experience on mobile platforms.

myStaffingPro

myStaffingPro is a full-featured applicant tracking and recruiting software system with advanced applicant screening capabilities.  myStaffingPro provides professional staffing software tools designed to help users achieve hiring goals while saving time and money.  myStaffingPro Elevate: social recruiting and employment branding software that harnesses social media, job distribution, network building and career site techniques.  myStaffingPro Express: economical solution for companies looking for the essentials in applicant tracking.

Kenexa

Kenexa offers unified business solutions for human resources that support the entire employee lifecycle, including:

• Recruitment Solutions (RPO)
• Employment Branding
• Employee Assessments
• Talent Management
• Compensation Solutions
• Engagement Surveys
• Leadership Solutions

iCIMS

iCIMS is a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition software for growing businesses.  iCIMS’ Scalable Talent Acquisition Software offers:

• Secure Web-based platform accessible from anywhere, anytime
• Fully automated job publishing to social networks
• Electronic onboarding documents and communication
• Robust searching and reporting functions
• Free 24×5 access to award-winning customer support

SilkRoad

SilkRoad Technology is a leading provider of social talent management solutions.  RedCarpet, SilkRoad’s HR onboarding program, helps organizations better plan and manage employees during transitions using tools that include:

• Onboarding management – Automated workflows, standardized task assignment, reporting, global localization and an intuitive user-interface designed to help HR professionals and managers efficiently streamline the onboarding process.
• Employee portals – Branded content, social network integration and ongoing communication help transition employees into company culture and keep them in-the-know during transitions.

Electronic forms – Auto-populated fields, electronic signatures and instant delivery help HR managers keep compliant with E-Verify and I-9 while eliminating time and cost associated with paper-based administration.

This is the second in a seven part series which examines how human resources can improve Business Owner Wealth Accumulation and Shareholder value. In the last article I asked the question:

If a company could get verifiable human resources expertise, services and products for a reasonable investment, and the mission was to assist in going after some of the profits being left on the table, and proactively work to minimize the chances of the disaster happening would that a sound business decision?

Based on the following model this article will address the issue of employee turnover.

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I am often asked by small business owners the “why” question. “Why should I invest in human resources? Without employees, the business model falls apart but, come on, I am getting it done. I am profitable, so why bother?” Fair questions to be sure. My answer is as follows:

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To Ms. Ronnie Perez and Mrs. Nichole DeGidio:

I would like to start off my experience with a WOW!, for the entire human resources department up at the Irvine branch and the San Diego Job Corp. The fact of doing the interview with Ms. Ronnie Perez a very talented and gifted voice staff member, made my interview much easier. My comfort level was at a 100% due to the fact of me using my phone in the convenience of my home. Every call and phone meeting setup by Ms. Perez was on time as schedule by Email or Phone. The Fact that the company uses this Interview Process tells me the company spent quite a bite of money. This tells me personally, the company is interested in Good hard working Individuals and if it takes some money to be invested so be it.

The interview experience on Campus here at The San Diego Job Corp Was Excellent. Mr. Ron Dean Was very Positive, helpfull and informative of Job Corp. Mr. Dean explained in Detail What was expected of a Residential Adviser and invited me on a tour of the Campus to see how things work inside and to start experiencing that great feeling of working with the Team. Mr. Dean also explained that I would be trained by one of his peer trainers and when I felt confident of my job by my self I would be assigned a dorm. This also made me feel Good.

The training with Ms. Nina Delacruz was very informative. Ms. Nina as everybody calls Her, is a excellent asset for the family here at Job Corp. I felt I could ask her any question I wanted and there would be an accurate answer to it. She explained in detail from A to Z how Job Corp works. Snacks and drinks were offered on Orientation, a very kind gesture. I also Met Mr. Manuel from human resources, very intelligent and also a funny guy. Mr. Bobby Brown Also gave us words of wisdom and a welcome to Job Corp.

The Training process with Residential Peer Trainer Mr. Timothy Labit was excellent and explained in full detail. Mr. Labit is a very talented spokesperson that every body recognizes here at Job Corp. He is also a Good listener and a knows when to speak. Mr. Labit is always smiling and that tells me he enjoys his work as much as I do.

Bottom Line, I Just want to say Thank you Job Corp for existing and all the excellent and friendly Staff working here. I feel like A family member already.

Rafael Ramirez
Residential Advisor II

To whom it may concern,

I would like to thank the human resource team. The process for obtaining employment with CSD was a smooth and enjoyable experience. Ronnie Perez was a tremendous asset, all of my questions were answered in a thorough and timely manner. The transition from online correspondence to the actual onsite interview were seamless. The interview environment with Ron Dean was informative and non threatening. The initial training conducted by Nina Delacruz was very informative and applicable to the position I applied for. The residential team consisting of Residential Advisors Timothy Labit and Tanisha Anderson were of great help in transitioning from general training to actual on the job training. Their knowledge about the position was immense. All in all the complete process for obtaining employment with San Diego Job Corps was very pleasurable.

Keep up the good work!

Thank You,

James Huett Residential Advisor

Located in beautiful Limestone, Maine, the Loring Job Corps Center is the latest addition to Career Systems Development (CSD) centers to manage. GHRO will be supplying HR support as well as Talent Acquisition to the Loring center and we’re so happy to be a part of their management change.

The Loring Job Corps center can be found at 36 Montana Road, Limestone, ME  04750, Phone: (207) 328-4212.

For more information on the Loring Job Corps Center please go to: http://loring.jobcorps.gov/Home.aspx