Unique performance-based approach to learning supports EMQ FamiliesFirst’s mission
to help kids in crisis

OTTAWA, ON – May 12, 2011EMQ FamiliesFirst has leveraged Halogen Software‘s unique integrated approach to performance and learning management to boost employee engagement in the organization’s training and development programs, and improve service delivery to children and families in crisis.

Performance management and training are top priorities for EMQ FamiliesFirst, to support both regulatory and employee development requirements.

While I’m sure that most of your organization’s managers act with the best of intentions, you’ll probably agree that when it comes to being the frontline stewards of your talent management strategy, they often fall short.

So how do you help them be better at things like giving effective feedback, writing valuable performance appraisals, aligning and managing their employees’ goals, developing bench strength in the organization, and effectively rewarding performance?

We’ve put together a 5-part series [...]

In today’s wired world, information can reach many places at once, in real-time, and this has had a radical effect on the way business is conducted today. Given the proper resources, a computer, an Internet connection and access to the company’s internal network, many people can and are opting to work from home or other remote locations.

Remote Employee

In fact, a Microsoft 2010 [...]

In our first article of a three-part series on performance appraisals, we discussed HR’s three wishes this holiday season when it comes to performance reviews. In this second article, we provide insight and tips to help managers prepare for performance appraisal meetings with employees.

Whether you are a manager now or in your past life, you’ve probably seen performance appraisal season coming and dreaded it. The process is time-consuming, you have to squish [...]

Talent Management Leader Recognized in Annual Ranking of the 2011 Top 50 Small and Medium Employers in Canada

Ottawa ON – November 2, 2010 - Halogen Software announced today that it has been named one of the Top 50 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada for the third consecutive year. This national awards program, sponsored by Queen’s School of Business and Hewitt Associates, recognizes top employers with 50 to 400 employees. Halogen’s results demonstrated very [...]