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AtWork Technologies to Power iFLEET's FleetJobs Web-based Recruiting Service.


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ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 2000

Built on the core functionality of the AtWork Online(TM)

platform, FleetJobs(SM) aids HR professionals in the

recruitment and retention of fleet employees

iFLEET implements AtWork's solution to manage human resource

operations more efficiently

AtWork Technologies, a leading human resource Internet Business Service provider for the mid-market, today announced that iFLEET, Inc., the leading provider of IT services to the commercial truck and automotive fleet marketplaces, will integrate core components of AtWork Online for the newly launched FleetJobs service, a Web-based recruiting and retention tool that will increase recruiter productivity and lower the total cost of candidate acquisition.

By utilizing AtWork Online as the foundation of the FleetJobs service, iFLEET will enable its customers to recruit more efficiently.

In addition, AtWork will enhance the management of iFLEET's own human resource operations, allowing iFLEET managers to efficiently track the entire lifecycle of each employee, from initial interest in employment through the progress of his or her career with the company. Every iFLEET employee will be able to log on to the system at any hour of the day from any location and self-manage individual benefits program choices and career-building opportunities.

"The opportunity to implement `self-service' administration of HR programs attracted us to the AtWork solution," said Rusty rust·y  
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 Gordon, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  of iFLEET. "We're a small but rapidly growing technology and information services See Information Systems.  company, and we realized that we needed to find a better, more efficient way to manage several crucial internal HR processes for ourselves and our customers. With AtWork, we not only have a platform for our FleetJobs solution, but we will have information at our fingertips "Fingertips" is a 1963 number-one hit single recorded live by "Little" Stevie Wonder for Motown's Tamla label. Wonder's first hit single, "Fingertips" was the first live, non-studio recording to reach number-one on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in the United States.  when we need it, where we need it, for our 24/7 operation and nearly 400 employees in offices nationwide."

Industry analysts estimate that the commercial fleet industry spends more than $1 billion annually on recruiting and employee retention. By outsourcing (1) Contracting with outside consultants, software houses or service bureaus to perform systems analysis, programming and datacenter operations. Contrast with insourcing. See netsourcing, ASP, SSP and facilities management.  its human resource Internet service to AtWork Technologies, iFLEET and its customers will benefit from:

    -- Increased employee retention rates

    -- A system to better manage talent pools

    -- More time for strategic HR operations, and less time for the
       administrative tasks

    -- Reduced total cost of ownership, with no IT staff required


"Our partnership with iFLEET reinforces AtWork's main business strategy - to align ourselves with market-leading businesses that complement our commitment to being the leading HR Intenet Business Service provider to the mid-market," said Ron Kirk Ronald "Ron" Kirk (born June 27, 1954) was the first African American mayor of Dallas, Texas; he also ran for the United States Senate in 2002.

Born in Austin, Texas, Ron Kirk attended Austin College and The University of Texas School of Law.
, AtWork senior vice president. "Our ability to have the iFLEET solution quickly integrated and deployed in a service model for transportation fleet recruitment and retention validates our ability to deliver a rapidly deployed HR Internet Service platform for third-party applications and services."

iFLEET will implement the AtWork enterprise software solution to manage human capital in three core areas: recruiting, benefits and employee training. The training module will enable iFLEET to incorporate technical and soft skills training for Internet access See how to access the Internet.  and other job training tools.

"Our recruiting processes had been totally paper based. With the help of AtWork, we're shifting to a totally electronic process," said Cindy Molitor, iFLEET vice president of Human Resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. . "We are introducing a new flexible benefits program in January 2001, and with the AtWork system features, particularly the self-serve function, we expect to significantly reduce our administrative and orientation costs. All in all, we expect to manage our company growth much more efficiently and cost effectively with the new system."

About AtWork Technologies

AtWork Technologies Inc. (www.atworktech.com) is a leading provider of HR and benefits software solutions delivered to mid-sized enterprises over the Internet. The Atlanta-based company's flagship Internet business service, AtWork Online(TM), is a highly flexible and scalable suite of human resource applications including benefits administration, payroll services, organizational management, recruiting and education. By delivering an integrated suite of HR applications as a service, mid-sized organizations benefit from a rapid implementation measured in days, the flexibility of growing an HR solution without impact on current IT infrastructure, and the ability to free HR professionals from the administrative burdens of paper-based or in-house systems. AtWork Technologies' investment capital partners include Atlanta-based EGL EGL Enterprise Generation Language (IBM)
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About iFLEET Inc.

iFLEET Inc. is a leader in providing information technology to the commercial and automotive fleet industry. It provides Web-enabled services for a growing list of customers including leading Fortune 500 companies. Based in Atlanta, the company also has offices and fleet response centers in Camarillo, California Camarillo is a city in Ventura County, California, United States. The population was 57,077 at the 2000 census. A January 1, 2006 California Department of Finance estimate lists the population at 64,034. The Ventura Freeway (U.S. Route 101) is the city's primary thoroughfare.  and Lebanon, Missouri
For other places with the same name, see Lebanon (disambiguation).


Lebanon is a city in Laclede County, Missouri, United States. The population was 12,155 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Laclede CountyGR6.
. Technology development offices are located in Auburn, Alabama Auburn is a city in Lee County, Alabama. It is the largest city in eastern Alabama with a 2006 population of 51,906 (according to the U.S. Census estimates).[1] ; Atlanta; and Peoria, Illinois Peoria, Illinois (named after the Peoria tribe) is the largest city on the Illinois River and the county seat of Peoria County,GR6 Illinois, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 112,936. . The company has approximately $50 million in revenues and employs nearly 450 associates. iFLEET can be found online at www.ifleet.net.

AtWork, AtWork Technologies and AtWork Online are trademarks of AtWork Technologies, Inc. iFLEET and FleetJobs are trademarks of iFLEET, Inc. and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.
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