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