PORTLAND, Ore. - January 31, 2006 -
Unicru ® Inc. announced today that its hiring management system for the casual dining industry was named a finalist for The Software & Information Industry Association´s (SIIA) 21st Annual Codie Award in the category of Best Vertical Market Software Solution. The Unicru Dining Solution gives restaurants a competitive advantage in the ability to source and systematically select the best front- and heart-of-house staff, directly lowering overall labor and hiring costs and ultimately driving streamlined operations, improved guest experience and bottom-line results.
"We´ve made a significant effort to understand the unique challenges of the dining industry when it comes to improving labor quality, driving operational improvements and building repeat business," said Chris Marsh, president and CEO of Unicru. "This nomination, along with the measurable improvements our dining clients have seen, reinforces the fact that we have the best hiring management system for dining, bar none."
Established in 1986, the Codie Awards remains the standard-bearer for celebrating outstanding achievement and vision in the software, digital content and education technology industries. Through a unique combination of journalist and peer review, the Codie Awards recognize 71 categories of outstanding products and services, as well as corporate excellence and philanthropy. Winners will be announced on May 16 at the Westin St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco, CA.
"The 21st Annual Codie Awards continue the tradition of honoring the best of the software, information and education technology industries," said Ken Wasch, SIIA President. "When one considers the number of outstanding companies that competed this year, being named a Codie Awards Finalist is a significant achievement."
About Unicru Inc
Unicru is the leading provider of talent management solutions focused on improving workforce quality and productivity within the nation´s leading employers. Deep industry expertise, extensive client experience and knowledge gleaned from nearly 50 million job applicants combine for a proven solution that integrates hiring automation, employee selection programs and performance measurement to drive measurable business results. Unicru is currently deployed in more than 27,000 locations nationwide for over 100 leading companies and brands, including Albertsons, Toys "R" Us, Rock Bottom Restaurants, Caribou Coffee Company, Uno´s Restaurants and Burgerville. For more information, visit www.unicru.com
About SIIA
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry. SIIA provides global services in government relations, business development, corporate education and intellectual property protection to more than 800 leading software and information companies. For further information, visit www.siia.net.
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