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PeopleAnswers Announces Software Licensing Agreement with The Cheesecake Factory Inc.

In an organization, hiring most qualified candidates while saving significant time for managers is a key factor for Human Resource (HR) personnel. In an effort to improve quality of hires and take the guesswork out of consistent talent selection, The Cheesecake Factory has deployed PeopleAnswers’ HR solution for pre-employment selection.

The Cheesecake Factory Inc. operates 164 full-service casual dining restaurants throughout the U.S., including 150 restaurants under The Cheesecake Factory mark; 13 restaurants under the Grand Lux Cafe mark; and one restaurant under the RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen mark.

According to a press release, PeopleAnswers signed a new software licensing agreement with The Cheesecake Factory Inc. Under the terms of this agreement, The Cheesecake Factory could deploy PeopleAnswers’ HR solution in its 164 restaurants.

The software solution is facilitating The Cheesecake Factory to pre-screen and select staffs who will help maintain the organization’s quality brand.

"Each Cheesecake Factory team member represents our brand, so the quality of hire is critical to our recruiting process and company growth," said Claire Prager, director of Talent Selection at The Cheesecake Factory Inc., in a statement. "PeopleAnswers proved its benefits during a recent restaurant opening with a short and very productive opening process. The technology enables us to use a methodical -- but customizable -- approach to hire the most qualified candidates while saving significant time for our managers."

With the help of its HR software solution, PeopleAnswers provides its clients with next-generation, web-based hiring assessments. These assessments facilitate in maximizing the quality of every hire, improve employee retention and streamline the pre-employment screening process for the company’s clients.

According to PeopleAnswers, its pre-employment assessment solution is designed to reduce employee turnover and improve employee performance by duplicating the attributes of an organization's strongest performers.

"For those who dine out, it's the food and the team members that create the full experience and serve as the primary reason people come back," said Gabriel Goncalves, CEO and president of PeopleAnswers, in a statement. "PeopleAnswers has proven its ability to match candidates with the right positions and has the flexibility to be customized to support The Cheesecake Factory's culture so its restaurants can continue creating a great dining experience."

In recent news, PeopleAnswers added new capabilities to its talent assessment software suite. Some of the significant enhancements include new business intelligence capabilities, behavioral onboarding tools and a flexible interview guide. In aggregate, these features ensure a more streamlined recruiting process and enable evidence-based human resources.

Apart from The Cheesecake Factory, PeopleAnswers announced new software licensing agreements with two other companies, namely Ceridian, a human resources outsourcing company, and RadioShack Corp., a retail business, for its HR solution.
Jayashree Adkoli is a contributing editor for TMCnet. To read more of Jayashree's articles, please visit her columnist page.