Gartner Names Halogen a Visionary in Magic Quadrant for Talent Management Suites for the Fourth Consecutive Year

Halogen's positioning based on 'Ability to Execute' and 'Completeness of Vision'

OTTAWA, March 2, 2017 /CNW/ - Halogen Software (TSX: HGN), a leading provider of talent management solutions, has been named a visionary in Gartner's recent Magic Quadrant for Talent Management Suites for the fourth year in a row.

According to the report, "Talent management (TM) suites are an integrated set of modules that support an organization's need to plan, attract, develop, reward, engage and retain talent. Such modules offer functionality that includes workforce planning, recruiting and onboarding, performance appraisal/assessment, goal management, learning management, competency management, career development, succession planning and compensation management." The Magic Quadrant positions vendors according to their "Ability to Execute" and "Completeness of Vision."¹

"We've been a Halogen customer for four years and each year we're amazed with the level of service and expertise we receive on a consistent basis," says Ron Younker, Director of Talent Management, Cobb Electric. "We believe doing good business is about bringing out the best in people and that's what Halogen is all about. As our talent strategy evolves, we're happy to have Halogen there with us every step of the way."

"Halogen's a true partner in every sense of the word because not only do they understand talent management, they understand our industry and how people can contribute to the success of our organization and satisfaction of our patients," says Holly Winn, Chief Operating Officer, Black River Memorial Hospital. "I am very proud of the culture we've built and even more proud of the phenomenal accomplishments employees are being recognized for at all levels of our organization."

Halogen's solutions include award-winning software, expert consulting services and best-in-class content to help customers create a culture that inspires people to achieve higher levels of performance at work.

¹Gartner "Magic Quadrant for Talent Management Suites" by Jeff Freyermuth, Ron Hanscome, Helen Poitevin, Sam Grinter, Melanie Lougee, John Kostoulas, Mike Burden, 28 February 2017

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About Halogen Software

Halogen Software (TSX: HGN) offers a cloud-based talent management suite that puts ongoing, next-generation performance management principles at the center of all talent programs, including learning and development, succession planning, recruiting, and compensation. With over 2,100 customers worldwide, the company has been recognized as a market leader by major business analysts and has garnered the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the industry. Halogen's powerful, yet simple-to-use solutions, which also include industry-vertical editions, help organizations win with talent, by aligning their talent and business strategies to deliver exceptional outcomes. For more information, visit: http://www.halogensoftware.com. Subscribe to Halogen Software's TalentSpace blog: http://www.halogensoftware.com/blog/ or follow Halogen Software on Twitter: http://twitter.com/HalogenSoftware.

SOURCE Halogen Software

Melany Gallant, Manager, Public Relations, Halogen Software, T: 613-270-1011 x 4338, E: [email protected]