Softscape Names Head of Organizational Effectiveness Practice: Bruce Sevy to Shape Competency Development Consulting.

Business/Technology Editors

WAYLAND, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 21, 2001

Softscape Incorporated, a leader in Performance Management e-solutions for Fortune 500 companies across the United States and Europe, has named Bruce Sevy as Vice President of Softscape's new Organizational Effectiveness Consulting (OEC) Practice. This division marks one of the newest services offered by Softscape, which reported 300% growth in FY 2000. The OEC practice is dedicated to improving clarity, understanding, and measurable accountabilities within companies. Bruce Sevy noted: "We want to help organizations ensure that all employees are clear about their organization's mission and are able to specifically contribute to corporate success. Additionally employees should understand their specific accountabilities and the measurable standards that define excellent performance. To help employees improve performance, they will receive timely, effective feedback."

Customizable Content for HR Departments

With its numerous descriptions relating to Jobs, Skills, Competencies, and Behaviors, Softscape is providing its clients with fully customizable content that is available both Online and through Softscape's Resource Books. Competency Modeling will enable Human Resource managers to define roles, measure employee performance in those roles, and provide coaching tips to help individuals improve and succeed. As Vice President of this practice, Bruce Sevy will be in a unique position to shape Softscape's e-Mentoring and Competency Modeling Programs.

Competency-based Assessment Expert

Sevy brings to Softscape 19 years of applied experience in designing and implementing innovative HR applications ranging from multi-rater assessment systems and performance management tools to integrated recruitment and selection systems. A nationally recognized expert in the development and validation of competency-based assessment tools and processes, Sevy's work in designing and implementing HR systems has resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in documented return-on-investment. He has helped managers and executives enhance their personal effectiveness and skills in developing talent within their organizations. Additionally, Sevy has trained more than 1,000 managers in the techniques of effective behavioral interviewing.

Previously with the HayGroup

Prior to joining Softscape, Sevy was Director of the HayGroup's Global Diagnostics practice. There he was responsible for the business unit charged with assessing and providing developmental feedback to more than 20,000 senior level managers and executives annually. Previously, he ran the Global Selection Systems practice for Personnel Decisions International (PDI). He is a member of divisions 5 and 14 of the American Psychological Association and holds a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Minnesota.

Softscape's Performance Management Clients

The Organizational Effectiveness Practice will be available to both new and existing clients of Softscape (www.softscape.com). Of the 1,000,000 users realized by Softscape in the year 2000, these Softscape clients include: A & P (NYSE:GAP), American Airlines (NYSE:AMR), Corning Inc. (NYSE:GLW), Equiva Services, LLC, of Shell, Texaco, and Saudi Aramco, John Deere (NYSE:DE), PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG), as well as PSEG (NYSE:PEG) and Steelcase (NYSE:SCS).