ADP's HR/Perspective named one of 1996's top 10 products by leading human resources magazine.ROSELAND, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 19, 1996--Automatic data Processing data processing or information processing, operations (e.g., handling, merging, sorting, and computing) performed upon data in accordance with strictly defined procedures, such as recording and summarizing the financial transactions of a Inc. (ADP (1) (Automatic Data Processing) Synonymous with data processing (DP), electronic data processing (EDP) and information processing. (2) (Automatic Data Processing, Inc., Roseland, NJ, www.adp. (R)), the nation's leader in human resource solutions, announced today that its innovative new application HR/Perspective(SM) was singled out as one of the top ten new products of 1996 by Human Resource Executive, a leading human resource journal. The magazine evaluates various products throughout the year and presents the awards each December. "Whether you want to answer inquiries, search for specific information, or prepare reports," wrote the editors of Human Resource Executive, "HR/Perspective's navigation tools allow easy access to data and facilitate insightful comparisons, compilations and analyses." Citing HR/Perspective's intuitive user interface and comprehensive data management capabilities, as well as its ability to quickly transfer raw data into word processing word processing, use of a computer program or a dedicated hardware and software package to write, edit, format, and print a document. Text is most commonly entered using a keyboard similar to a typewriter's, although handwritten input (see pen-based computer) and , spreadsheet, report-writing and organization-charting programs, Human Resource Executive lauded the new product as an important tool to help HR professionals make strategic decisions quickly. "The end result is a product that empowers the HR function to quickly and easily complete daily data management tasks, while providing a framework for strategic synthesis of too often disparate statistics," the magazine concluded. "We're very proud that one of the industry's leading journals has recognized the benefits of HR/Perspective's unique way of managing data," said Zena Brand, vice president of product marketing. "Today's competitive business environment demands so much more, and HR/Perspective allows managers to gain a new level of insight into their work force." With HR/Perspective, managers can now arrange HR data to replicate their specific corporate structure. "The real power behind the HR/Perspective is the way it allows HR professionals to analyze their work force and make strategic decisions from a point-of-view that fits their business model," said Anna Carson, director of HR Product Marketing at ADP. An innovative system that is fully integrated in the Windows environment (1) (upper case "W") Refers to computers running under a Microsoft Windows operating system. (2) (lower case "w") Also called a "windowing environment," it refers to any software that provides multiple windows on screen such as Windows, Mac, Motif and X Window. , HR/Perspective allows data to be examined from a number of angles, such as by individual employee, position, or business unit. HR/Perspective can also complete a variety of complex functions, including compensation planning, benefits administration, and recruitment management. Read by over 45,000 HR professionals each month, Human Resource Executive selects ten top products to award each year. The selection process begins in early summer and considers everything from HR services to software, from accounting devices to web sites. The publication reviewed more than 100 submissions last year from which about half are evaluated on a number of stringent criteria by the editors of Human Resource Executive. The editorial staff makes its selections based on how useful the new product is to HR executives; how well it meets an emerging need; how innovative it is; and, the quality and usefulness of supporting materials as well as documentation, on-line help, and computer-based training See CBT. (application) Computer-Based Training - (CBT) Training (of humans) done by interaction with a computer. The programs and data used in CBT are known as "courseware." . About ADP ADP provides computerized transaction processing Updating the appropriate database records as soon as a transaction (order, payment, etc.) is entered into the computer. It may also imply that confirmations are sent at the same time. Transaction processing systems are the backbone of an organization because they update constantly. , data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. , software, and information services See Information Systems. to more than 375,000 clients worldwide in virtually every business and industry. The company, founded in 1949, has more than $3.5 billion in annual revenues. Employer Services, its oldest and largest business, offers a comprehensive range of HRMS HRMS Human Resource Management System HRMS High Resolution Microwave Survey (SETI, Project Phoenix) HRMS High Resolution Mass Spectroscopy HRMS High Resolution Molecular Spectroscopy HRMS Human Resources Management Specialist solutions including HR administration, benefits, payroll, payroll tax Payroll Tax Tax an employer withholds and/or pays on behalf of their employees based on the wage or salary of the employee. In most countries, including the U.S., both state and federal authorities collect some form of payroll tax. deposit and reporting, time and attendance, 401(k) record keeping and unemployment compensation management services. In addition, ADP provides market data, securities transaction processing and investor communications services to the brokerage and financial communities, industry-specific computing and consulting services to auto and truck dealers and computerized automated auto repair estimating and auto parts availability services to the auto repair industry. For more information about ADP, visit our web site at http://www.adp.com . -0- ADP is a registered trade mark and HR/Perspective is a service mark of Automatic Data Processing Same as data processing. Inc. CONTACT: Ogilvy Adams & Rinehart, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Diana Lin, 212/880-5228 Anthony Mirenda, 212/880-5243 or Automatic Data Processing Inc. Linda Strauss, 201/994-5963 |
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