nowHIRE.com and Edge Information Management Provide Integrated ATS and Pre-Employment Services

Companies collaborate to seamlessly integrate background and drug testing services into the recruitment and hiring processes.

Detroit, Mich. (PRWEB) January 24, 2008 -- nowHIRE.com, the premier provider of applicant tracking (http://www.nowhire.com/register_whitepaper.htm) and hiring management systems (http://www.nowhire.com/register_whitepaper.htm), and Edge Information Management, Inc., a prominent provider in background checks and drug screening services, announced they are providing integrated applicant tracking and pre-employment services to numerous industries nationwide.

"As we continue to enhance our services to meet our customer and prospect expectations, we recognize nowHIRE as a valuable partner," said Joe Langford, president and chief executive officer of Edge Information Management, Inc. "Our selection of vendor partners targets service-centric organizations with a commitment to end-user satisfaction."

The nowHIRE and Edge collaboration offers background and drug testing services that are smoothly integrated into the recruitment and hiring processes (http://www.nowhire.com/Products.htm). Integration runs in the background so that the process is seamless and eliminates double entry for the user.

The applicant's information is entered into nowHIRE's database and the user selects the preferred candidate for the background search. The information required to run the search is then extracted and sent to Edge for processing. The final results are sent back to the user through nowHIRE, effectively closing the loop in a seamless, efficient and automated hiring process (http://www.nowhire.com/Request_Demo_Form.htm).

"Our alliance with Edge Information Management, Inc. fully champions our efforts to bring the most streamlined hiring management systems to our clients. For our clients, it's about efficiently finding the best candidates," said Joseph N. Impastato II, nowHIRE's president and founder. "For nowHIRE, it's about being the best candidate. By collaborating with Edge Information Management, we ensure that we are!"

Committed professionals who offer support and guidance on the integration are available at both organizations. They manage the process from start to finish, disposing of the hassles and long implementation times that are often experienced when system integrations take place. Clients currently enlisting the services of nowHIRE can take advantage of the integration with Edge Information Management, Inc. by ordering background screenings and receiving results in a matter of days using a pre-built XML integration.

About nowHIRE

Since 1998, nowHIRE has been the premier provider of applicant tracking systems for companies of every size and in every vertical imaginable. Their industry-defining solutions feature fully integrated, Web-based recruiting and applicant tracking software modules that allow companies to configure the software to their specific recruiting needs -- whether it be for hourly, salaried, internal, contingent, recruitment-based or any combination thereof. nowHIRE's solutions give clients what they call "Zoom" -— the competitive edge.

About Edge Information Management, Inc.

Edge Information Management, Inc. has over 15 years of experience equipping employers with numerous pre-employment screening services, including criminal background checks, employment, education and other credential verifications, employment references, and drug screening. Edge currently serves over 4,500 client users in all 50 states, and conducts background screening services in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, and other international locations. Edge is a founding member of NAPBS, a member of the National Retail Federation (NRF), and the preferred provider for the Employer's Association of Florida (EAF).

For more information about the nowHIRE.com and Edge Information Management, Inc. solution, please contact Victoria Rogensues at (800) 724-8546 (x25). You may also contact Beth Keene at Edge Information Management, Inc. at (800) 725-3343 (x3426) or visit their websites at www.nowhire.com or www.edgeinformation.com.

Media Contacts:

Joseph N Impastato II

nowHIRE.com

586-778-8491 (x15)

joseph.impastato(at)nowHIRE.com

Beth Keene

Edge Information Management, Inc.

Email: http://www.prweb.com/emailmember.php?prid=518930

800-725-3343 (x3426)

Gail DeLano

Fisher Vista, LLC / HRmarketer.com

831-685-9700

gdelano(at)fishervista.com

Adriana Saldana

Fisher Vista, LLC / HRmarketer.com

831-685-9700

asaldana(at)hrmarketer.com

This press release was distributed through eMediawire by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www.HRmarketer.com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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