Human Resources: CentraState Healthcare Recognized for Talent Management Practices in New

OTTAWA, ON – April 6, 2009 – A new research study from IDC recently
recognized CentraState Healthcare System for its talent management best
practices. The New Jersey-based healthcare system has realized a number of
significant benefits which they have linked to their implementation of Halogen
Software's healthcare specific talent management solution. The reported
benefits of using this web based system include major cost savings, employer
of choice status and compliance with industry standards such as those set
out by the Joint Commission.

The IDC report notes that since rolling out the system in 2005, CentraState
has been able to ensure all of their 2500 employees receive a regular
performance appraisal while creating an estimated cost savings of over
$35,000 per year. This is based on hundreds of hours saved by the hospital's
direct managers each year.

They have also been recognized as an employer of choice. In September
2008, CentraState was recognized as one of the 100 Best Places to Work by
Modern Healthcare. Participating healthcare organizations were ranked on
eight core areas and CentraState was ranked in the top 20. The IDC study
outlines how the organization's talent management strategy, which focuses
on clear and consistent employee communication played an instrumental role
in positioning CentraState as an employer of choice.

"In 2004, we felt we were the best place to work. It is solutions like Halogen
eAppraisal that have now helped us become widely recognized as one of the
best places to work in healthcare," explained Fran Keane, Vice President of
Human Resources, CentraState Healthcare System.

With Halogen eAppraisal Healthcare CentraState has been able to create a
talent management process that not only follows best practices but is also
highly transparent and accessible. The IDC study examines this important
benefit, citing that managers now have detailed employee information
available on-demand that they can easily access at any time. Both
employees and managers can easily reference goals set at the beginning of
the year and track progress and adjust expectations as needed. Another
important benefit of their online system is that CentraState is able to quickly
and easily demonstrate compliance with Joint Commission accreditation
requirements. Using the solution's unique real-time reporting the hospital can
monitor and document on-time completion statistics for performance
appraisals, view individual and group ratings on competencies, compare
performance scores to targets as and identify training needs across the
organization, which are key areas assessed by the Joint Commission.

More than 500 healthcare providers across North America, including
community and larger hospitals, multi-center health networks, long-term care
facilities and medical groups rely on Halogen's healthcare solution to help
them attain best practices in talent management. Built to drive industry best
practices, Halogen eAppraisal Healthcare is the only solution available that
addresses the unique needs of the healthcare industry, including key areas
such as regulatory compliance and managing clinical competencies. After a
careful selection process, The American Hospital Association (AHA) also
exclusively endorsed Halogen eAppraisal Healthcare as its employee
performance management solution of choice.

To read the full IDC study, please visit:
http://www.halogensoftware.com/files/PDF/case_studies/IDC_Case_Study_Ce
ntraState.pdf

About CentraState Healthcare System
CentraState Healthcare System is a private, not-for-profit health care
organization that is dedicated to excellence, with a focus on a full circle of
health and wellness for its community. Based in Freehold, New Jersey, the
organization consists of CentraState Medical Center, three senior living
communities, a family medicine centre, CentraState Healthcare Foundation,
and an outpatient centre that opened in late 2007.

About Halogen Software
Halogen Software is recognized as a market leader by industry analysts and is
strongly endorsed by the thousands of HR professionals who use their Talent
Management solutions. The company offers a complete suite of web-based
products that automate, simplify and integrate performance appraisals, 360
degree feedback, compensation management, succession planning and
learning management. Halogen's offering makes HR best-practices accessible
to companies of all sizes and its healthcare, financial services and
professional services specific suites meet the unique needs of these
industries. Halogen is consistently recognized by the industry and its
customers for its exceptional implementation and support services, and has
won multiple awards for its corporate leadership and product innovation,
including HR Technology Product of the Year. For more information, visit
www.halogensoftware.com.