CRG emPerform Release 3.9 Includes Compensation Planning

Ottawa, ON- June 30, 2009 – Corporate Renaissance Group (CRG), developer of the CRG emPerform talent management solution, today announced the availability of Compensation Planning with the release of emPerform 3.9. 
 
Compensation Planning is the latest major feature to be added to emPerform.  Compensation Planning is integrated directly into emPerform and is available at no additional cost. 

Compensation Planning automates compensation decisions by providing a structured and consistent process.  Salary and variable compensation can be correlated against any emPerform-based performance score; such as appraisals, 360 multi-rater reviews or survey results. The business process is easily mapped using the robust emPerform workflow engine. 

“Compensation Planning allows human resources and managers to financially reward employees based on any number of pre-determined criteria.  With emPerform we offer an all-inclusive talent management solution with the tightest integration of features possible and an unbeatable value proposition.  emPerform is the complete solution; there is no need to ever purchase additional modules,” said John Smith, emPerform Product Manager.
emPerform is an easy-to-use, all-inclusive talent management solution.  It automates the employee performance management system, providing users with on-line appraisals, goal management, competency assessment, succession planning, employee surveys, 360 multi-rater reviews, succession management, off-line working capabilities, HRIS and Microsoft Outlook integration, and reporting. 

About Corporate Renaissance Group
Corporate Renaissance Group is a global provider of innovative business solutions that improve business performance and increase efficiency. CRG is a member of the Microsoft Partner Network headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with offices throughout Canada, South Africa, India and the United States. For more information, visit www.crgroup.com.

CRG emPerform is an all-inclusive Performance and Talent Management solution, one of many solutions offered by CRG. This all-in-one suite includes robust functionality to simplify and automate core talent management processes, including: performance appraisals, compensation management, 360 degree multi-rater feedback, succession planning and one of the most powerful and flexible reporting and analytics tools available. CRG emPerform has a diverse customer base within sectors that include professional services, not for profits, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, hospitality and the public sector. For more information, visit www.employee-performance.com.

For additional information:
Natalie Trudel
Marketing Communications Specialist
CRG emPerform
ntrudel@employee-performance.com
613-232-4295 x252