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March Newsletter
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Partner
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eEmpACT
Informational Webinar- How To Grow Your Business Through Automation
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Thinking about
purchasing staffing software? Attend this webinar and find out more!
Register now for
a webinar in April
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Upcoming Tax
Deadlines:
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Federal W2/1099
Internet Submissions: March 31st
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The eEmpACT
Connection
Connecting
people around the world to the
latest news and events in staffing
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March 2008
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 Bond International Software Releases 2007 Preliminary
Financial Results
Encouraging Trading Conditions Continue
in 2008
Bond International
Software, the parent company of eEmpACT Software, released its 2007
Financial information today. Some of the key results are:
- Revenue
up 71% to $59m (2006: $34.4m).
- Recurring
revenue up by 86% to $25.6m (2006 $13.8m).
- Operating
profit before amortization up by 49% at $14.2m (2006: $9.6m).
- Pre-tax
Profit up 12% to $10.2m (2006 : $9.2m).
- Adjusted
basic EPS up 4% to 0.29 cents (2006: 0.28 cents). [Adjusted for
the amortization of intangible assets and share based payments
expense.]
- Proposed
dividend of 3.2 cents
per share (2006: 2.8
cents per share).
- Acquisition
of Gowi and Strictly Education.
- Major
contract wins including Michael Page International in the UK and
Vaco in the US.
Bond International
Software Chief Executive Steve Russell, comments on the 2007 Financial
Results by saying, "We are encouraged by trading conditions in the
first quarter of 2008 and with significant orders in the UK and US, a
high level of recurring revenue and our diversification into the wider
human capital management arena through the acquisitions of Gowi Group
and Strictly Education, we approach the first half of 2008 with some
confidence. We believe that the strength of our business will enable
the group to withstand the effects of any downturn and continue to
investigate expansion opportunities via targeted acquisitions."
To see the
entire 2007 Preliminary Results, click here
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 Coming Soon: The 3rd Annual Spring User Group!
Why are Scott Reedy,
Scott Ardill and Trisha Grayson smiling? Because attending the eEmpACT
Spring User Group paid off for them!
Not only did they get
to take advantage of complimentary training sessions, but they also
were able to learn about new product features, network with peers in
the staffing industry, give input into future product enhancements, but
they also were the 2006 Scavenger Hunt winning team!
This year, more great
training classes are being offered. One person per company is invited
to take advantage of complimentary training classes while others attend
the main Spring User Group sessions. This year's classes include:
Query and SQL Management Studio Basics -
Learning how to write basic Microsoft Query reports and running scripts
from the SQL Management Studio
eEmpACT - Working Smarter, Not Harder -
How to really implement and use the features within eEmpACT to maximize
results. Let the software do it for you!
Going Paperless with eEmpACT -
25 great ideas using eEmpACT to get you closer to that paperless
environment!
Be a part of the
participating in group discussions, open forums, free training and cash
prizes! Visit our website for more information about the Spring User
Group and to sign up for hotel rooms.
To learn more
about and sign up for the Spring User Group, click here
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 Trade Shows and Conventions
TempNet
The TempNet Conference and Trade Show took place February 20 - 23 in
Hollywood, FL, with well over 150 atttendees.
Claudette Jaswa, VP of Sales and Marketing comments about the TempNet
Show stating, "This was an innovative show, with a good emphasis
on new members, CEOs and recruiters."
Click
here to read more about the TempNet Conference
Staffing Industry Executive Forum
The Staffing Industry Executive Forum has wrapped up, and as a proud
Gold Sponsor, eEmpACT had another successful presence at the show.
"The Executive Forum always provides us with an opportunity to
meet with our customers, prospective CEOs and others in the industry
that help us further enhance our leadership position in the
industry," observes Tim Giehll, President and CEO of eEmpACT
Software.
Click
here for more information
Texas Association of Personnel Consultants (TAPC) TAPC's Annual
Conference at The Hyatt Regency on Town Lake in Austin, Texas, April 24-26,
2008. Join over 625 other staffing professionals as they gather
together to hear great keynote speakers, breakout sessions, state
awards banquet, social and networking activities, exhibitors, and more!
For
more information, click here
Visit the
eEmpACT website for a calendar of the 2008 shows and conventions
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 Customer Support Reminder
Best Ways to Contact Customer Support
You've got a pressing
question that needs to be answered, so you've left a message on the
personal voicemail of a Customer Support representative. Then you
follow up with an email them as well.
Where are they?!?!
There are times that we
may be out of the office, and we do our best to set our out of office
replies on voicemails and emails.
But as a friendly reminder, please use the standard ways set up to best
service you and for us to exceed your expectations!
To contact Customer Support by phone, call (800) 350- 0656.
To email Customer Support, use this address: support@eempact.com.
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 eEmpACT Build Updates for 14.0
Look for email notice soon for these
great enhancements!
New
build updates will be available soon for eEmpACT users. Some of the new
features include:
- Resume
Generator: Front Office users can now create standard resumes
based off a system-wide template from the Resume Tab of the
Employee Master.
- Cell
Phone Field added to the Employee and Contact Master screens.
- Security
feature for payroll-related history notes.
- Two
email folders for Internet Mail Connector users.
- Two
Configuration Keys enhancing "wildcard" searches.
- Two
Configuration Keys increasing server loads for eApprovals.
For eEmpACT 14 Plus
Users, this release requires that eEmpACT 14 Plus be
installed to upgrade to 21-16.
To see the new features and updates that are included in 21-16, as well
as instructions on how to access your Auto Updater for the most recent
enhancement script, go to the eEmpACT PLUS website,
www.eempactplus.com,
or call Support at 800- 350-0656 if you have any questions.
If you use Microsoft Dynamics/Great Plains, please contact
Support at 800-350-0656 for your enhancement script.
For eEmpACT 14 Express Users, please look for an email notice
coming to you soon to announce your enhancement.
To read more
about the Resume Generator functionality, click here
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 Social
Networking Sites:
An Employer's Friend or Foe?
Search online for
social networking sites and how they fit in with recruiting, but be
prepared to do a lot of reading.
In fact, many of the staffing/recruiting conferences and trade shows
will offer seminars about the legality of using these sites for the
purpose of hiring and recruiting.
If your company or
business leaders haven't already faced the reality of people within
your organization using these sites for a personal or professional
nature, you are already behind the times.
While each of these sites serves a different demographic, different
purpose, and use a different platform to meet the needs of its
subscribers, it is easy to understand that there are millions of users
and with trafficked sites that reach staggering numbers that continue
to rise.
Debates flare up around
the issues of privacy, personal space and whether these millions of
subscribers are untapped resources for recruiting for your business.
What are your thoughts about these social networking sites? Is there a
place for them in the workplace, or are they one of the forbidden
taboos of the office environment?
We'd like to hear your opinions. Share your views, and if we publish
them, we'll send you a gift card!
Click here
for a free gift card and to send us your thoughts about the great
Social Network debate:
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 Employee of the Month
Taking call after call
can be tough, especially through tax season. But Jody's can-do attitude
and ever cheerful disposition has been recognized for this March's
Employee of the Month.
Whether helping customers while on the phone or following up via email,
Jody consistently shows her dedication to customer service.
Thank you for your positive attitude, Jody!
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 Happy Anniversary eEmpACT Employees!
Cindy Hlavka - 6 Years
Anniversary date: March 6, 2002
Position: Office Manager
Location: Minnesota Office
What is your favorite flower? " Hydrangea."
If you were a crayon, what color would you be and why? "Periwinkle
- it's a little blue, a little purple - my two favorite colors."
What was your most memorable birthday? "The Big 4-0,
definitely! I left the country for the first time, and spent a week on
Grand Cayman."
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 Aimee Soltys - 2 years
Anniversary date: March 6, 2006
Position: Applications Developer
Location: Minnesota Office
Do you parallel park or drive around the block? "I drive
around the block."
What's your main ringtone on your cell phone? "No One"
by Alicia Keys.
Are you a morning person or a night person? "Both. There's
not enough time in the day for all the fun!"
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 Craig Bartow - 2 years
Anniversary date: March 20, 2006
Position: Applications Developer
Location: Minnesota Office
What are your favorite TV or Cable channels? " NFL Network,
Chiller Channel, TRU.TV and of course the NFL Sunday Ticket."
What is your favorite candy? "Butterfinger Crunch
bar."
When is the last time you played the air guitar and to which song? "I
can't remember, but I am open to requests."
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 Tim Dempsey - 1 year
Anniversary date: March 26, 2007
Position: Applications Developer
Location: Minnesota Office
What's your favorite day of the week and why? " Friday.
Because the work week's winding down and people seem generally at ease
and relaxed."
What's the worst injury you've ever had? "Torn rotator cuff
from tennis."
Has anyone ever thrown a surprise party for you? ". I don't
like any surprises and now have told you so, too!"
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 Rick Guderjahn - 1 year
Anniversary date: March 26, 2007
Position: Senior Applications Developer
Location: Minnesota Office
Where do you think you'll be in 10 years? "Retired,
preparing for my career on the Senior PGA Tour."
What was your favorite toy as a child? "Six Million Dollar
Man action figure."
If you could have anything right now, what would it be? "3
wishes."
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About Us
Grounded with
more than 18 years of experience in the staffing industry, the team at
eEmpACT has developed a solid understanding of the needs of recruiters,
consultants and staffing professionals. Founded by staffing firm owners
in 1990, these recruiting experts formed eEmpACT Software. The software
was specifically designed to empower recruiters in making it easier for
people to find the right jobs and companies to find the right people!
A complete front and back office solution, eEmpACT offers
comprehensive support. It is the crucial interaction with our respected
customers that ensures the software we develop is precisely targeted to
fit your needs. Integrated with Microsoft technology such as SQL,
Outlook and Office, eEmpACT provides a complete order-placement and
resume search system along with powerful accounting and business
management technology and can be used in a variety of networking
environments.
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