British Telecom Selects PeopleSoft for Human Resources Management; Global Deployment Will Enable BT to Reduce HR Support Costs and Improve Service Delivery.PLEASANTON, Calif. -- PeopleSoft Inc. (Nasdaq:PSFT PSFT PeopleSoft (stock symbol) PSFT Progressive Saturation Fourier Transform PSFT Prosoft-Technology, Inc ) today announced that in the first quarter of 2004 British Telecom The telephone and communications carrier that provides services in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It used to be a division of the British Post Office, but was privatized in 1984 under Margaret Thatcher's administration. (BT), a leading provider of telecommunications services In telecommunication, the term telecommunications service has the following meanings: 1. Any service provided by a telecommunication provider. 2. in Europe, selected PeopleSoft(R) Enterprise Human Capital Management (HCM HCM hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. ) to manage its global workforce. PeopleSoft HCM will enable BT to reduce HR administrative costs administrative costs, n.pl the overhead expenses incurred in the operation of a dental benefits program, excluding costs of dental services provided. , provide employees more proactive support and services, and better align employee performance with strategic business objectives for nearly 100,000 global employees. "To improve productivity and ultimately customer service, HR executives need a comprehensive view of performance data to make intelligent staffing and rewards decisions," said Margaret Savage, director, HR Strategy, BT. "The PeopleSoft solution, through its unique Workforce Performance Management functionality and self-service tools, will enable BT's HR community to provide increased support to the business and maximize employee value. PeopleSoft is helping us to optimize productivity through the use of the right technology." BT selected PeopleSoft's HCM solution to improve efficiencies in its HR department and gain visibility into multiple HR functions throughout the enterprise. With PeopleSoft HCM, managers will be able to instantly assign assessments or training and manage resource allocation resource allocation Managed care The constellation of activities and decisions which form the basis for prioritizing health care needs - online, in real time. In addition, the solution will enable HR managers to align tactical personnel activities to the company's strategic goals, and focus on value-added HR functions such as performance management and training. "PeopleSoft is committed to providing solutions that help organizations plan and execute an enterprise-wide business strategy to streamline, deploy, and align the workforce -- driving a higher level of business performance," said Crosbie Burns, vice president and managing director, PeopleSoft UK and Ireland. "With PeopleSoft's industry-leading HR, Labor Procurement and Enterprise Performance Management solutions, BT is now empowered to stretch the boundaries of its workforce management Workforce Management (WFM) encompasses all the responsibilities for maintaining a productive and happy workforce. Sometimes referred to as HRMS systems, or even the larger ERP systems (Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP). There are many software vendors within this space. operations." PeopleSoft's HCM suite is currently in use by half of the Fortune 500. The company's HCM solutions enable companies to improve workforce performance, reduce administrative HR costs, and streamline employee access to key corporate services Activities that combine or consolidate certain enterprise-wide needed support services, provided based on specialized knowledge, best practices, and technology to serve internal (and sometimes external) customers and business partners. and self-service personnel data. PeopleSoft, working with Accenture, will implement the system across BT's global operations Global Operations is a first-person shooter computer game developed by Barking Dog Studios and published by both Crave Entertainment and Electronic Arts. It was released in March of 2002, following its public multiplayer beta version which contained only the Quebec map. over the next year. About PeopleSoft PeopleSoft (Nasdaq: PSFT) is the world's second largest provider of enterprise application software with 12,200 customers in more than 25 industries and 150 countries. For more information, visit us at www.peoplesoft.com. For more information on PeopleSoft Enterprise Human Capital Management, go to http://www.peoplesoft.com/corp/en/products/ent/hcm/index.jsp PeopleSoft and the PeopleSoft logo are registered trademarks of PeopleSoft, Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright (C) 2004 PeopleSoft, Inc. All rights reserved. |
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