OrangeHRM Releases Version 24-beta4 of the Open-Source HR Management System
Released on: July 13, 2008, 11:03 pm
Press Release Author: Nadeesha Dharmasiri
Industry: Software
Press Release Summary: New version - a result of OrangeHRM and its user community collaboration - brings in the introduction of the powerful, comprehensive and user friendly recruitment engine that can be easily plugged into your company website.
Press Release Body: SEACAUCUS, NJ (June 24, 2008) - OrangeHRM, a leading provider of open-source HR Management solution for small and medium sized enterprises worldwide, has announced the launch of version 2.4-beta.4 of their human resource information system (HRIS). Introduction of the Recruitment Module which comprises of the comprehensive job application, publishing and recruitment process, according to the feedback, received from user community side, were the main focus of the release.
"Through the constant communication with our users, we are shaping the growth of OrangeHRM in a best way that satisfies their requirements", said Sujee Saparamadu, CEO of OrangeHRM Inc. "Great attention has been given to prioritizing, selection and implementation of the new features, as we are trying to keep the balance between satisfaction of individual needs and application of broad perspective, to ensure that the product is scalable enough, as it is being used by organizations from multiple market verticals on all 6 continents"
Features in the new application include
. Listing out the Job Vacancies
This is where the HR administrator creates the job vacancies available in the organization. He has the option to include all the necessary information, including the job title, the job description and pay grade and employment status.
. Adding Pay Grade
When listing the available vacancies the HR administrator has the option to add additional pay grades to the system to be compatible with the job listing
. Adding Employment Status
Generally the system itself has defined certain employment status at its inception. But if the company needs the HR administrator has the right to add company specified Employment Status to the system when listing out the job vacancies
. Selecting Hiring Managers for the job vacancies
It's compulsory for the HR administrator to select the hiring managers for each job vacancy listed out. This will let the hiring manager receive a notification when someone applies for the particular job that he/she has been appointed as the hiring manager.
. Candidates Start Applying for the Job Vacancies
The wonder of the OrangeHRM recruitment module is that the candidates can never trace out that they are using the OrangeHRM system, but rather they feel that it's the particular company recruitment system that they are directed to. The only thing involved in the application process is to select the job and fill up a form containing all the necessary details that are required. The process is very simple and user friendly. . Selecting the Right Candidate
The HR administrator can get the full list of applicants for each job and he can schedule interviews for the right people with the respective hiring managers and other executive members. Every action will be notified to the respective candidate via email.
The latest version of OrangeHRM is available free of charge under GNU GPL open source license. The immediate download, as well as the demo version of the application can be found on www.orangehrm.com/download.php.
OrangeHRM version 2.4-beta.4 marks the ninth major development release of the human capital management software since February 2006. Within one and a half years the application has received more than 150,000 cumulative downloads from SourceForge.net - the repository of Open Source projects.
About OrangeHRM Inc.
OrangeHRM Inc. is a highly flexible emerging organization in the area of Human Resource Management (HRM) also known as the Human Capital Management (HCM). Being the provider of an Open Source HRM software application, OrangeHRM offers the variety of features, such as Personal Information Management (PIM), Employee Self Service (ESS), Leave Management, Time and Attendance tracking, Health Saving Plans free of charge. In addition, OrangeHRM offers On-Demand solution - a subscription-based hosted service that eliminates the need for installing and maintaining the product internally. Further OrangeHRM has stretched its wings with the introduction of the new Platinum Support Plan to its previous cluster of Gold and Silver plans, to generate continuous technical support to it's user community
Availability, ease of installation and use, offered professional support and customization services, short development cycles, fast growth and leveraging on collective knowledge and intelligence, encourage SMEs from all over to choose OrangeHRM as the solution for managing their most valuable resource - people. For more information please visit www.orangehrm.com
Web Site: http://www.orangehrm.com
Contact Details: OrangeHRM Inc. Nadeesha Dharmasiri Community Representative Phone: +1-914-458-4254 (OrangeHRM USA) + 94-722-451-553 (OrangeHRM Asia) Fax : +1-641-453-5618 Email: info@orangehrm.com