Frequently Asked Questions

Q.  How is TalentStudio different from other talent management software solutions in the market today?

A.  TalentStudio was designed to be different, and better, than previous generations of talent management software that have been too complex and expensive for companies to effectively use. What sets TalentStudio apart is:

• Full functionality in a single software suite – no additional modules required
• Affordable Software as a Service (SaaS) model in a dedicated Cloud Computing environment
• Implementation in 6-8 weeks
• Full integration with existing HR and other corporate systems
• 100 percent configurable by all users – no IT intervention required

Q.  How can my organization use TalentStudio?

A.  You can use TalentStudio to align talent management with business strategy, such as:

• Identify, manage, and track future leaders for workforce planning
• Spot human capital vulnerabilities and manage a succession plan for key positions
• Develop and promote the right talent to promote employee retention
• Determine the impact of talent on the company’s strategic positioning

Q.  How long will I need to tie up my IT resources for implementation?

A.  You won’t have to tie them up at all. TalentStudio is deployed in a SaaS model that takes only 6-8 weeks to implement with minimal IT involvement.

Q.  Will I need to buy additional modules and undergo additional implementation processes to get the functionality I need now and will need in the future?

A.  No. TalentStudio provides all HR functionality on a single platform in just one implementation. You’ll never need to purchase additional modules or pay additional implementation costs.

Q.  Will I need to log in and out of other applications and spreadsheets to access different HR function data or analyses?

A. No. You can bring in data from all other sources, even non-HR related data sources, with a mouse click in TalentStudio. It’s seamlessly integrated with your existing HR systems and all corporate systems.  For example, you can use TalentStudio to conduct ROI analyses and determine how your company’s talent impacts organizational success. You can also integrate data from your financial databases into TalentStudio to determine the financial impact of talent vulnerabilities or moves.

Q.  Do I need to call in a technical support person every time I need to create new fields and integrate them into the software – and will I have to pay for that every time?

A. No. TalentStudio enables you to instantly create user-defined fields, integrate those fields into reports, collect information from employees, and run analyses on that information in real time. You don’t need an IT degree to change or reconfigure TalentStudio.

Q.  I’m not in HR. Can I use TalentStudio to do talent management analyses on my department’s staff?

A.  Yes. Anyone in the organization can use TalentStudio since it is intuitive and easy to use. TalentStudio is used by executives, department managers, and even employees, as well as HR staff.

Q.  What if our business needs and processes change down the road? Will I need IT to help me modify performance or competency questionnaires or create new ones in TalentStudio to reflect those changes?

A. TalentScope designed TalentStudio to be flexible and adaptable to inevitable changes in business processes. You won’t need help from IT because there is no new coding required. You – or any authorized TalentStudio user – can easily create or modify performance or competency questionnaires. TalentScope makes the competency appraisal process easily and flexible. Simply select the Appraisal Management tab at the top of the TalentStudio home page to get started. Next, determine whether or not you want the employee to perform a self appraisal, and then you appraise the employee. As these steps are completed you can run reports, gap analyses, highlight training needs, and create an individual development plan.

More questions? Contact the TalentStudio team at 646-839-6041.