September 24 2007 - Youmanage, leading providers of online HR services for managers has
signed a three year contract to provide its innovative HR system to Dataforce, one of the UK's leading marketing
services providers.
Under the terms of the contract, Youmanage will implement its full online HR solution to all
Dataforce's line managers, HR users and senior executives.
The Youmanage service is a web-based toolkit which will provide Dataforce's managers with all the
tools, guidance and information they need to manage staff more effectively. This will include areas such as
recruitment, performance and absence management and disciplinary and grievance issues. As well as supporting
managers, the Youmanage solution helps Dataforce increase accuracy and efficiency by automating tasks such as
managing and recording employee data.
Dataforce will also use the Youmanage solution to support its implementation of a competency-based
approach to employee recruitment and development. As many of Dataforce's clients operate in a highly regulated
environment, it is vital to track skill and competencies to help meet their clients' FSA requirements.
A key reason for choosing Youmanage's system was its ability to support Dataforce's management
development programme, according to Zoë Rumford, the organisation's Head of HR. She commented: "The Youmanage system's
ability to deliver relevant information to managers at the appropriate point in their workflow was a big plus for us.
We can incorporate guidance and management training content into the system so that managers are much better
supported in their day-to-day activities."
She continued: "We looked at more traditional HR system providers, but opted for Youmanage because
it will have a much greater impact on our business. Youmanage has a unique approach which supports line managers not
just HR users. The performance of our line managers is critical in enabling us to get the best out of our people, and
we're excited about the way that Youmanage will help use achieve our strategic goals."
Phil Brown, Youmanage's managing director is equally confident that his company's solution will bring real benefits
for the organisation. He added: "We're delighted to be working with Dataforce: they have very progressive ideas about
taking their business forward and were looking for a comprehensive solution for their people management issues.
This is a great win for us, it shows we can compete and win against traditional HR systems and underlines the
potential impact of our unique approach"
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For further information, please contact Sara Hobbin on 07885975671
About Youmanage:
Youmanage is the online HR toolkit for managers.
A young, dynamic company, Youmanage is passionate about changing the face of people management.
Youmanage delivers a unique online service which gives line managers all the tools, data and guidance they need
in one place. The toolkit includes a comprehensive suite of modules to help, guide and inform HR and line managers
through the key aspects of people management and can be tailored to reflect the requirements of each client.
Youmanage helps organisations meet their HR-related compliance obligations and enables them to build
a more competent, motivated and productive workforce. The company also provides a comprehensive range of consulting
and training services.
Formed in 2004 and now based in Slough, Youmanage's customers are medium-sized enterprises from a
broad cross-section of markets - from social housing to marketing services.
About Dataforce:
Dataforce is a UK leader in managing and implementing multi-channel, integrated customer
communication campaigns. The company has a long established reputation for helping clients build meaningful and
long-term customer relationships through its seamless offering of data and operational analytics and a range of
highly efficient marketing services (multi-channel contact centre, total fulfilment services and mailing house.
The company's blue chip clients include Cancer Research UK, the Directorate of Naval Recruiting, Sky and the
Department of Work and Pensions. For further information, go to: www.dataforce.co.uk
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