HumanConcepts Introduces Modelling Software for Managing Organisational Change
Torquay - 30th November, 2006 - HumanConcepts, developer of OrgPlus, the industry-leading software for workforce modelling and intelligence, today introduced OrgPlus Enterprise 2.6.1, its newest solution, with web-based modelling capabilities to support workforce organisation and reorganisation.
OrgPlus Enterprise connects to ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle and PeopleSoft and allows users to easily visualise and validate their workforce information, and provides an environment for analysis and planning of future workforce scenarios. Users of OrgPlus Enterprise can now create and analyse scenarios for changes in their workforce in a web-based environment.
Workforce modelling is becoming increasingly important as companies continue to struggle with the cost and complexity of organisational change. Organisations need the ability to view the workforce holistically. Once a company visualises and assesses the current structure, it is critical to be able to create "what-if" scenarios. "The OrgPlus Enterprise Modeller allows companies to adjust the organisation to align with business goals and immediately assess the impact before any change is actually made," said Martin Sacks, CEO of HumanConcepts.
The OrgPlus Enterprise Modeller can also be used to plan for significant organisational change, such as growth initiatives, spikes in retirement, as well as mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Statistics show that more than 70% of M&A deals end in failure. With the many business challenges involved in a merger, considerations such as employee productivity may not be a priority. However, underestimating the impact of the shift in employee skills sets and core competencies can have a huge impact on the future success of a new company. Succession planning is also becoming increasingly urgent for organisations as baby boomers begin leaving the workforce. A recent study revealed that 66% of employees plan to leave their company within the next ten years.
"Having managed HR systems at FedEx for 16 years, I understand the importance of anticipating and planning for organisational change: mergers and employee turnover are two good examples," said Jim Candler, VP of Customer Relations and Strategic Products at HumanConcepts.
About HumanConcepts
HumanConcepts is the leading provider of workforce modelling and intelligence solutions. With its OrgPlus technology charting millions of employees for companies worldwide, including 400 of the Fortune 500, HumanConcepts has defined best practices in organisational charting. OrgPlus uniquely integrates with HR systems to automatically create, update and distribute organisational charts for team collaboration, workforce planning and critical decision-making. In addition, OrgPlus seamlessly integrates with industry-leading applications such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
HumanConcepts is privately owned and based in California with offices in the United Kingdom and Germany and offers OrgPlus software and services worldwide. For more information please visit www.orgplus.co.uk.
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CONTACT:
Liz Pugh
HumanConcepts UK Ltd
Tel. +44 (0)1392 823023
liz.pugh@humanconcepts.com