Authoria Manager Advisor Recognized as Best Human Resources Product

Authoria, Inc., the leader in integrated strategic Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, today announced that Authoria Manager Advisor™ has been chosen as a finalist in the Software & Information Industry Association’s (SIIA) 20th Annual Codie Awards in the Human Resources Product or Service category.  The SIIA Codie judges – software and information industry trade journalists, national technology writers and analysts, and education technology specialists -- chose Authoria Manager Advisor from among the dozens of nominated products in the HR category.  Nearly 1000 products were nominated for this year’s awards overall.

“The 20th annual Codie Awards continue the tradition of honoring the best of the software, content and education technology industries,” said Ken Wasch, SIIA President.  “When one considers the number of outstanding companies that competed this year, being named a Codie Awards finalist is a significant achievement.”

The role of the manager becomes more challenging every year.  Today’s managers need to be equal parts recruiter, trainer, administrator, policy and benefits expert, and people manager.  They need to know what the corporate goals are and how to translate them into staff direction; how to drive continuous performance improvements and how to avoid trouble when potentially dangerous situations arise.

Manager Advisor helps people become more effective managers by providing a single, accurate, dependable source of information.  Manager Advisor helps with issues like change management, recruiting, compensation, performance management, and employee development.  Also recognized by the editors of Human Resources Executive Magazine as its 2004 Top HR Product of the Year, Manager Advisor helps raise the performance of managers throughout an organization, driving better business results.

“We’re pleased that the Codie Awards judges have recognized the unique and innovative nature of Manager Advisor.  This award is for our customers, who are showing every day that informed and empowered managers are critical to corporate success,” said Tod Loofbourrow, president and CEO of Authoria.  “When employees have questions, they turn first to their managers. Now, with Manager Advisor, managers can perform at a much higher level, whether recruiting, assessing performance, setting compensation, interacting with employees, or developing employees' careers."

Since its introduction, numerous Authoria customers have adopted Manager Advisor as a key element of successful change management and pay-for-performance initiatives.  Manager Advisor is part of the Authoria Advisor Series(TM) (which also consists of Performance Advisor™, Compensation Advisor™ and Employee Advisor™) and is a key enabler in the successful implementation of an integrated strategic human capital management solution.

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, including Boeing, Pfizer, and Unocal.