MARLBOROUGH, Mass. (July 19, 2006) - Workscape, Inc., experts in outsourced compensation and benefits solutions, today announced that it has signed a five-year lease on a new facility in Meridian, Idaho, a suburb of Boise, which will house its existing Call Center Operation, as well as its expanded Benefits Administration business process outsourcing (BPO) operation.
The new facility will support Workscape´s continued growth by providing approximately 23,000 square feet of space and accommodating the Company´s anticipated staff expansion over the next two years. In addition to its employee contact center and customer support and service activities, the new operation will deliver a wide range of outsourced benefits solutions that include premium billing and reconciliation, carrier integration and data processing, and COBRA and HIPAA program administration.
"Increased need for our award-winning benefits and workforce management solutions continues to drive robust sales," said Tim Clifford, president and CEO of Workscape. "This expansion and centralization of our business-critical shared services functions in one location greatly enhances every aspect of our support and delivery network, and ensures that we continue to effectively meet the growing demands of our customers."
Clifford concluded, "Since establishing our service center in Idaho in 2003, the Boise market has been a great source of talent for Workscape. We´ve gained experienced job candidates who exemplify outstanding values, particularly when it comes to commitment, quality and customer service. We´re delighted that the success we´ve been able to achieve there has merited the investment to expand our presence further."
"Congratulations to Workscape for making the right decision to expand within the Boise market," said Jeffrey B. Jones, economic development manager at the City of Boise. "I´m confident that the company will be very satisfied and continue to be successful here."
Workscape´s new facility will be located at Graystone Place, 1819 S. Cobalt Point Way, in the Silverstone Business Campus in Meridian, Idaho. The Company anticipates that it will move into the new space during the third quarter of 2006.
About Workscape
Designed for the workforce, Workscape's solutions transform the delivery and adoption of HR services across the enterprise to maximize ROI and enable a higher-performing organization. An innovator in HR self-service, Workscape provides a full range of outsourced HR solutions including benefits administration, compensation management, performance management, employee and manager self-service, an employee portal, HR service center, and data center and network management services. Workscape's applications and services are configurable to support each client's unique business processes and are easily integrated into multi-vendor environments to ensure protection of existing technology investments. Workscape's award-winning solutions have been embraced by millions of employees worldwide. For more information, visit the company website at www.workscape.com or call (888) 605-9620.
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