CRG emPerform Unveils ‘tag’ for Real-Time Performance Feedback


emPerform tag is shaking up traditional performance reviews by enabling real-time, year-round performance feedback to be captured and accessed when assessing talent.

OTTAWA, ON: June 18th 2012 – Innovations in talent management technology have taken a step forward today with the unveiling of CRG emPerform’s newest feature, emPerform tag™, for real-time performance feedback.  Located directly within emPerform’s all-inclusive online talent management suite, tag enables ongoing performance feedback to be captured and accessed throughout the appraisals cycle.

A big part of managing talent is giving timely and relevant feedback. emPerform tag offers an accessible way to document performance feedback from multiple sources throughout the entire appraisal cycle and to engage employees and managers in the process. tags can be archived and are accessible directly within emPerform review forms  – giving managers the rich performance feedback needed to deliver accurate performance assessments and giving employees the valuable feedback needed for improvement and to be recognized.

“Along with the growth in social networking, our clients wanted an easy way to engage employees and managers to provide and receive feedback when it happens,” said Dr. Vijay Jog, President and CEO of CRG. “tag gives emPerform users the best of both worlds – a powerful talent management platform for quarterly/annual performance discussions augmented by year-round feedback capabilities. We are pleased to add tag to the list of performance management features already included in emPerform.”

Since 2004, emPerform has been active in the HR technology and talent management solution market space. Its all-inclusive offering, ease-of-use, multi-lingual capabilities and value-focused pricing model has allowed the product to expand globally into a variety of industries seeking to automate and improve employee performance management.  tag is part of emPerform’s latest release – version 4.3, which also includes added elements to emPerform’s compensation management tool and improved administrative functionality. tag is free to all emPerform customers.

emPerform will be demonstrating tag to live audiences at the upcoming 2012 SHRM Conference and Expo June 24-27 in Atlanta. emPerform also plans to preview tag’s upcoming mobile application at the event. To get a free one-day expo pass to the SHRM exposition, courtesy of emPerform, visit: http://www.employee-performance.com/SHRM2012_emPerform_pass.php 

About emPerform tag
emPerform tag™ is a revolutionary performance management tool that enables ongoing feedback to be captured and accessed when assessing employee performance. emPerform tag is integrated within emPerform’s online talent management suite and is free to all of its customers. To learn more about emPerform tag, visit www.employee-performance.com/tag.html 

About CRG emPerform
CRG emPerform is an all-inclusive Performance and Talent Management solution, one of many solutions offered by Corporate Renaissance Group (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, reporting and introducing emPerform tag™ for real-time performance feedback. 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.

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

For additional information:

Natalie Trudel
ntrudel@employee-performance.com
1-877-711-0367  x252

CRG Announces Availability of emPerform 4.3 Including tag

LogoOTTAWA, ON: June 12th 2012–Corporate Renaissance Group (CRG), a global provider of innovative solutions that improve business performance and increase effectiveness, announced today the availability of version 4.3 of emPerform, CRG’s online talent management solution.

Since 2004, emPerform’s all - inclusive offering, ease-of-use, multi-lingual capabilities, and value-focused pricing model has allowed the product to expand globally into a variety of industries seeking to automate and streamline employee performance management processes; including appraisals, goal management, succession, pay-for-performance, reporting, and peer reviews.

Version 4.3 is emPerform’s latest release and includes significant enhancements to emPerform’s industry-leading offering; including updates to emPerform’s Compensation Manager tool and administrative capabilities, as well as new functionality for capturing and sharing organization-wide performance feedback, emPerform tag™.

The result of a 10 month revision process that included feedback and suggestions from the talent management community, emPerform customers, and CRG Solutions Experts, emPerform 4.3 contains several important enhancements:
  • Compa-ratio calculation and recommendation matrix.
  • Mandatory options for elements within performance appraisals.
  • Enhanced manager assistance tools.
  • Unveiling of emPerform tag - real-time performance feedback functionality.
Of the enhancements present in 4.3, emPerform's unique tag offering stands out the most. "We are excited to offer tag as part of the 4.3 release," said Dr. Vijay Jog, President and CEO of CRG. "Today’s workforce is looking to use social and accessible tools to facilitate documenting, acknowledging, and assessing employee performance.emPerform tag addresses this need by integrating ongoing feedback directly into performance reviews and talent management processes."

Version 4.3 is currently available for upgrade to all emPerform customers.

About CRG emPerform
CRG emPerform is an all-inclusive Performance and Talent Management solution, one of many solutions offered by Corporate Renaissance Group (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, reporting and introducing emPerform tag™ for real-time performance feedback. 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

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

For additional information:
Natalie Trudel
Marketing Communications Specialist
Email: ntrudel@employee-performance.com
Tel: 1-877-711-0367 x252