The New HR Portal

New HR potal delivers a single point of access to people related information and activities

Providing employees with a single point of access to all people related activities and information, talent management expert Qikker Solutions Ltd has launched epad (Employee Personal Activity Dashboard). epad is a new people portal that enables organisations to reach employees, managers, HR staff and executives every day around the globe in order to increase staff engagement and productivity.

Complementary to existing intranets, epad puts employees in control of every aspect of their day-to-day work activities; whether it be staying abreast of organisation initiatives, seeking advice and collaboration from internal experts, completing an annual appraisal, organising time off, or applying for a new internal position.

As well as greater employee productivity. epad helps reduce cost by maximising and protecting existing HR technology investments. Many organisations operate with a variety of HR systems or paper based processes. epad provides a 'joined-up' HR approach by managing all of an organisation's people based activities through the integration of related technology such as performance management, recruitment or compensation systems.

HR communications is a vital element of increased employee engagement. epad offers a communication and information-sharing tool to help inform and encourage team working and collaboration. It provides an important internal communication channel that keeps staff informed of news to nurture a sense of involvement, ensures that any required 'people process' activity is completed, pushes key information to staff in order to ensure compliance, senses staff engagement through quick surveys and provides timely guidence and support on policies. This is built to complement existing intranets and to be consistent with internal branding.

"epad increases the business value delivered by HR, provides a complementary internal communication channel in line with organisational objectives and people policies, and enhances HR systems without burdening internal IT resources," says Mark Barlow, managing director of Qikker. "epad has complete flexibility to address companies differing needs and transforms how HR is delivered throughout an organisation."

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About Qikker

Qikker Solutions Ltd was founded in 2001 specifically to assist human resource departments better recruit, retain and develop their talent through the use of web-based HR technology. An independant pioneer in the field of HR software solutions, Qikker offers a portfolio of 'best of breed' Internet-based HR applications as well as custom-built software solutions.

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The Move to Portal

Free white paper on the new generation of HR portals and the difference they make to you business.

Traditionally organisations have used their intranets for internal communication, providing easy access to shared information for all their staff. However, while a communications based intranet provides value to an organisation, the potential to enhance it is massive.

Today, organisations can implement additional process based applications that enable staff to achieve efficiencies in their work such as managing online tasks including requesting a holiday or booking a shared resource, as well as sharing communication. By using powerful applications, integration into existing systems and personal content, the intranet has now become a door or 'portal' into an organisation.

HR has a vital role to play in delivering employee services. 'The Move to Portal' white paper shows how integration and using HR portal tools and technology can drive efficiency throughout your organisation.

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Winning Through Talent in Uncertain Times

New research published by SuccessFactors - get ahead of the competition, no matter what the climate

Some organisations think you cannot afford to focus on talent when your business is experiencing decreasing revenues, shrinking budgets and increasing uncertainty. SuccessFactors demonstrates how to make gains against your competition through four easy to implement strategies.

The research is based on views of 2,000 leading businesses on maximising people performance. The four recommended strategies are:

• Establish clarity of goals and rapidly align your workforce to execute the new strategy
• Cut resources with precision, if you must, but not bluntly
• Focus on your core talent and invest where it counts
• Be transparent

This leading research provides guidance on implementing better talent strategies and highlights key questions to ask within the business.

For your complementary copy of 'Winning Through Talent in Uncertain Times ' Click here ‘

If you are reviewing your talent management approach or looking to improve your performance management processes, Qikker can help. Click on the right hand panel to contact us.

People Management Software

A guide on HR software, published by MediaPlanet and distributed in The Times.

McKinsey's seminal research conducted in 1997 predicted that talent would be the most important corporate resource over the next 10 years, more important than capital, strategy and R&D. A decade later, Hewitt Associates' survey tells us that the battle for talent has intensified, with 60% of companies experiencing significant problems in recruiting talent. More than 90% believe that this situation will get progressively worse.

While there might be a battle being waged in the attraction of talent, the real front line is happening inside of organisations to keep talent and increase the performance and productivity of employees. At Qikker we know investment in talent and performance management software solutions will pay dividends.

Read our case study published on the 10th March in People Performance Software. We designed for Alstom Power Services a global employee engagement survey which worked together with our 360 degree appraisal tool to drive a culture and performance change.

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If you are reviewing your talent management processes or looking to improve your performance management, Qikker can help. Click on the left hand panel to contact us.

HR Directors Business Summit 2009

Qikker Solutions will be attending the 2009 HR Directors Business Summit held at the ICC Birmingham, January 2009.

Qikker had an good event in January this year and met with senior level HR people who had the opportunity for one-to-one networking meetings and an excellent conference programme.

Building itself into the must attend event of the year, the HR Directors Business Summit features:

• 4 stream conference with in depth presentations and keynotes from the HR Directors and leading thinkers
• Case studies from experts providing practical advice and insights into best practice
• Discussion tables, including lively debate and interaction with your peers
• Networking opportunities, including one-to-one meetings and evening receptions
• Exhibition space where you can learn about the latest technologies and services that are streamlining HR practices
• Practical and in-depth workshops from industry experts, including interactive participation, specialist advice and Q & A sessions

Go to www.hrevent.com for more details on the Summit.