Talent Management LLC releases Talent Snapshot

A local company has just released a web-based employee evaluation tool that goes beyond mere checklists. Talent Snapshot is designed for mid-sized companies that are looking to develop existing talent, which is specific to job type. Think of it as employee evaluation 2.0.

"It's really designed for employee development," says Jackie Messersmith, president of Anderson-based Talent Management LCC. "It sets benchmarks, such as 'Where am I today and what do I need to work on?' Employees can be evaluated quarterly, semi-annually or however often you need."

The seven-year-old HR consultant company created Talent Snapshot from its real-world experience with clients. Many companies where dissatisfied with assessment tools currently in the market, Messersmith says.

"There are various tools and evaluations out there, and usually they're done because it's a company policy," she says. "They don't take a long-term view. It has nothing to do with training or coaching, or what you need to do to become a better employee. At the core of the system is how to make employees become more productive. It looks at competencies required for certain jobs, and areas that people can shore up."

Talent Management is a three-person partnership, and Messersmith has more than 16 years experience in workflow improvement projects as president of Workflow Dynamics. Vice President of Product Development and Vendor Relationships Allan Payne was a top human resources executive for Cincom Systems and Kahn’s. And Vice President of Marketing and IT Infrastructure Mike Meszaros is a software and marketing entrepreneur who created PPC Communications.

Talent Snapshot is the company's first software product. It was released in January, and the company is working to sell it through an affiliate network of HR-related professionals.

The company, which has been self-funded, is also preparing for an investment round, Messersmith says.

By Feoshia H. Davis
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