Authoria Advisor Series™ Integrates with DDI Competency Library

Authoria, Inc., the leader in integrated strategic Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, and Development Dimensions International (DDI), a global human resources consulting firm, today announced a partnership that allows Authoria to leverage DDI’s high performance health care and executive competency libraries as part of its Advisor Series™ solution. The two companies are offering a webinar on April 27 to address top competency and talent management challenges and solutions. 

When adding DDI's competency libraries to Authoria's Advisor Series, users can streamline their performance management process as well as systematically identify, develop and reward top employees.  The partnership with DDI also enhances the performance management process by providing companies with a comprehensive understanding of the job skills necessary for specific positions and the ability to measure an employee’s performance and improvement in those areas over time.

“Attracting and retaining a high-performing workforce is increasingly difficult,” said Tod Loofbourrow, president and CEO of Authoria. “Companies need to have a clear picture of whether the right people are in the right jobs, and whether those employees are developing the skills and competencies most important to achieving the organization’s strategic objectives.  The partnership between DDI and Authoria strengthens the entire performance management process, including the development and alignment of strategic goals, competency management, employee performance appraisals and succession planning.”

“To support organizational initiatives, companies need to identify the specific strengths and development needs of individuals and how individual competencies are aligned with the overall corporate strategy,” said Rich Wellins, DDI senior vice president. "Authoria's clients will benefit from 35 years of competency development experience through this partnership.” 

Authoria's suite of solutions, which includes Performance Advisor™ as well as Compensation Advisor™, Manager Advisor™ and Employee Advisor™, helps companies effectively address their strategic pay-for-performance initiatives, improving productivity and driving bottom-line results. Performance Advisor integrates directly with Compensation Advisor to help attract and retain key talent through a comprehensive compensation strategy.

Authoria – DDI Webinar
On April 27 at 2:00pm ET, Authoria and DDI are hosting “Competencies and Talent Management; Building a Successful Workforce.” Attendees will learn about the critical roles that competencies play in creating an environment where employee talent complements overall business strategy. To register for this event, visit http://www.authoria.com/Events.Webinars.128.aspx

About DDI
Since 1970, Development Dimensions International, a global human resource consulting firm specializing in leadership and selection, has worked with some of the world's most successful organizations. With more than 1,000 associates in 70 offices around the world and headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pa., DDI advises businesses of all sizes—including half of the Fortune 500—on the selection, development and retention of their workforces and helping them realize business success. For more information, go to www.ddiworld.com/aboutddi.

About Authoria
Authoria is the leading provider of integrated strategic human capital management (HCM) solutions helping employers increase the business value of their workforce. The Authoria Advisor Series includes performance and compensation management, succession planning, and benefit and policy communication while providing just-in-time knowledge and coaching for managers and employees. Through Authoria Choice, applications are delivered as a fully managed on-demand service, or as an on-premise deployment. Authoria’s award-winning solutions have proven successful for more than 200 large employers, representing more than 7.5 million employees. Customer companies include Boeing, Pfizer, and Unocal. For more information, visit www.authoria.com/news30.