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FOR THE MONTH OF: February 2003

PERMS Millennium Self Services in .NET Deliver Fast Results

PERMS Millennium's Web-Based Manager & Employee Self Services module is designed with Microsoft ASP.NET, the latest programming technology, to provide data that is faster, more accurate and more reliable than other applications. The cutting edge technology takes the best features of more than 25 programming languages so users can access their information quickly. Pages do not require unnecessary load times, maintenance is hassle-free and implementation is easy. Moreover, it can communicate with virtually every other ERP system. Below are some of the benefits of designing Web-Based Manager & Employee Self Services with ASP.NET:

  • Easy implementation - Simply copy the application to the server without configuration
  • Performance is 3 to 5 times faster than applications that are designed with other program languages
  • Communicates data over the Internet regardless of operating system
  • Leverages a combination of more than 25 programming languages to maximize program efficiency
  • Requires no new skills for site management
  • Mobile web device support with over 80 devices such as cell phones and pda's
  • Allows quick updates without server downtime
  • Easy migration permits existing applications to run along side asp.net applications, seamlessly
  • Detects and protects against memory leaks and crashes
  • Improved error handling, process isolation and system monitoring

Self services are fast becoming an industry standard for human resources and payroll departments. Savvy business leaders know to look beyond functionality and consider speed, technology, length of implementation, IT-required resources and flexibility when evaluating Self Services. Midrange Software's Web-Based Manager & Employee Self Services is the perfect combination of advanced functionality and robust technology in simple, easy-to-use screens that extend the power of PERMS Millennium to the entire enterprise. To learn how you can increase your productivity and reduce operating expenses with fast, reliable self services, contact Midrange Software at 800-737-6766.

To learn more about how an HR management system can benefit your company, please call (800) 737-6766 or email info@midrangesoftware.com

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The Latest PERMS Millennium Developments Facilitate ERP Integration and Provide Optimized Processing

PERMS Millennium's new Import/Export feature makes it simple to transmit and receive data from any other ERP application. Critical data such as payroll is easily imported into PERMS Millennium by simply selecting your ERP system, Country and State. Exporting information from PERMS Millennium is just as easy. In just a few clicks, your information is accurately communicated between your ERP applications.

Another feature to look for in our upcoming release is improved processing. The programmers at Midrange Software are optimizing PERMS Millennium to deliver even faster HR functionality than in previous releases. Conduct your applicant tracking, benefits administration time and labor management and all of your other other HR functions at the maximum processing speed available with today's technology.

To learn more about how an HR management system can benefit your company, please call (800) 737-6766 or email info@midrangesoftware.com

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Employee Surveys Can Lead To Increased Productivity

According to a recent article on Workforce.com, more than 70 percent of U.S. organizations conduct employee surveys to maintain workforce motivation. Surveys can serve as a valuable management tool by identifying the following:

  • Prioritized action issues
  • The effectiveness of change initiatives
  • Performance objectives for managers
  • Metrics for personnel

Effective companies recognize that employee motivation is imperative and essential in order to compete in today's market. If administered properly, surveys can be used to develop strategies to create a high-motivation work environment and improve business performance. The following are 10 best practices for employee surveys:

1. Establish clear goals and objectives.
2. Develop a communication plan.
3. Brand the survey process.
4. Allocate sufficient resources.
5. Define roles and responsibilities.

 6. Demonstrate management commitment
7. Ask the right questions the right way.
8. Collect data the right way at the right time.
9. Take clear follow-up action.
10. Review and audit the process.

The Survey Module included in the PERMS Millennium Human Capital Management System can be used to create and administer effective surveys on any scale from a small group to the entire company. Surveys can be administered online to reduce paper costs and increase turnaround time. Respondents can participate anonymously to preserve privacy. Furthermore the surveys are automatically scored so results can be analyzed quickly and graphically if desired. All of these tools can increase response rates, which in turn provide survey results with higher accuracy.

To view the complete article, visit Workforce.com

To learn more about how an HR management system can benefit your company, please call (800) 737-6766 or email info@midrangesoftware.com

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