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November 2024

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November 2024

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October 2024

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Criterion HCM Unveils New Artificial Intelligence Capabilities at SHRM 2024

June 2024

Criterion HCM announces the launch of ch.ai, their revolutionary artificial intelligence assistant.

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February 2024

Visit with Criterion HCM at the Sage Transform Conference in February

Come visit Criterion HCM at the Acumatica Summit, 2024!

January 2024

Come join us at the Acumatica Summit 2024, as we show off all our new capabilities and integrations

Visit Criterion at HRTech 2023

October 2023

Come stop by booth 4321 and see all the new capabilities from Criterion HCM!

Criterion HCM Wins Hearst Media Services Top Workplaces Award for Third Consecutive Year

September 2022

Criterion HCM, a global provider of Simply Powerful human capital management software, has been awarded a 2022 Top Workplace honor by Hearst Connecticut Top Workplaces — the third year in a row Criterion has received the recognition.

Criterion HCM Announces Integration Partnership With Procore

September 2022

Criterion HCM announced today that it has partnered with Procore, a leading global provider of construction management software, to launch a new integration within the Procore App Marketplace.

Criterion Wins Hearst Connecticut Top Workplaces Award for Second Consecutive Year

September 2021

Criterion, a global provider of Simply Powerful Human Capital Management software, has been awarded the Top Workplaces 2021 honor by Hearst Connecticut Media Group. Criterion also received the Top Workplaces award in the Hearst 2020 competition.

Criterion Fuels Overseas Expansion, Empowers Partner Network with UK Rollout

April 2021

Criterion HCM announced that their payroll solution has been tested, and officially recognized by the UK government (HMRC) for sale in the UK.

‘The Future of Work’ Explores Human Capital Management

April 2021

Human Capital Management has endured many disruptions, and there will surely be more ahead. Workflows are constantly being reinvented and online work environments and have been established.

Criterion Integrates Walton’s proven solutions to Meet Client Requests for Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)

January 2021

Criterion today announced that their enterprise solution for mid-market Human Capital Management system has integrated Walton Management Services, a leading provider of tax credit and incentives consulting services, for those clients who would benefit.

With Kotapay, Criterion Makes Direct Deposit Easier

December 2020

Criterion is proud to partner with Kotapay, which simplifies direct-deposit payroll.

Criterion Offerings Span the Spectrum of ERP Systems Used Worldwide

December 2020

With its portfolio of integrations for all major ERP platforms, Criterion’s state-of-the-art HCM offerings are available for virtually every flavor including all versions of Sage, including Intacct, 300, and CRE, Acumatica, MS Dynamics, Netsuite, TrackTik, Manusonic and IFS.

Criterion Wins Hearst Connecticut Top Workplaces 2020 Award

December 2020

Criterion ranked No.1 in the small employers category and Sunil Reddy, CEO was also recipient of the Outstanding Leadership Award in the same category.

Criterion HCM certified for Sage Intacct CRE

August 2020

With the imminent release of Sage Intacct CRE for the construction and real estate markets, users who require robust enterprise-level functionality with mid-market pricing will be taking a closer look at Criterion HCM for Sage Intacct.

Criterion HCM Extends Value of Sage Intacct with Comprehensive HCM Platform

March 2020

March 2, 2020 – Criterion HCM, a cloud-based platform that pairs robust enterprise-level functionality with mid-market pricing, today announced a new partnership with Sage Intacct that empowers midsized companies to modernize their HCM systems and processes.

Net at Work Completes Portfolio of Human Capital Management Offerings with Addition of Criterion’s Cloud-based HCM Solution

October 2019

October 3, 2019 — Net at Work, a full-service technology and business consultancy, today announced a partnership with Criterion, a developer of cloud-based human capital management solutions that address every facet of the employment lifecycle, and are built on a single, unified database.

Florida Electric Cooperative CHELCO Chooses Criterion HCM

September 2019

September 24, 2019 — Evaluating and selecting modern human capital management (HCM) software for the mid-market is not a process done frequently, yet typically takes a good portion of a year from start to finish even for a mid-market organization.

Criterion and DSD Business Systems Have Vision for Future of Human Capital Management

August 2019

August 19, 2019 — DSD Business Systems offers comprehensive accounting and business management software solutions across much of the US and Canada.

Criterion HCM Solution is recognized as an "Acumatica-Certified Application"

March 2019

March 29, 2019 — Job costing can make or break the smallest job if not dealt with using accurate calculations, while large jobs require deeper calculations to make job costing convenient and effective.

Introducing Acumatica Construction Edition

January 2018

Acumatica, the world's fastest-growing cloud ERP company, today announced the release of Acumatica Construction Edition, an end-to-end cloud business management system for general contractors, home builders, subcontractors, specialty contractors and land developers.

Criterion and Acumatica Deliver Right Mix for Construction Industry

January 2018

January 22, 2018 — Job costing can make or break the smallest job if not dealt with using accurate calculations, while large jobs require deeper calculations to make job costing convenient and effective.

Criterion Launches Free Portal for Filing of ACA forms

October 2015

Criterion has added many new features to its HR, payroll and recruiting solution, but there is an upcoming feature you won’t need to buy the software to use: EzFileACA.com, a free service that makes it easy to file affordable care act forms 1094 and 1095.

Criterion Changes the Rules for Human Capital Management

October 2015

We all know how it feels to be locked into a proprietary solution: no mobile applications, no integrated financial reports and unable to tap in to a goldmine of historical data.

Criterion Selected as Tech Company To Watch 2014 Innovation Summit

October 2014

NORWALK, Conn., October 20, 2014 - The Connecticut Technology Council has selected Criterion to participate in the seventh annual Innovation Summit, as a Tech Company To Watch.

Perfect software changes name to criterion

July 2014

Defining the industry standard for midmarket hcm NORWALK, Connecticut (July 03, 2014) — PerfectSoftware announced today that it is changing its name to Criterion to reflect its position as the industry standard for midmarket human resources solutions.

Great strides – perfectsoftware is giveaway

May 2014

PerfectSoftware is sponsoring one of its team members whose taking a Step to Cure Cystic Fibrosis with Great Strides this weekend! Our PerfectSTAFF member will be walking with thousands of others on Sunday, May 20th in Playland Park, Rye, NY..

Perfect software announces winner of their summer apple ipad mini giveaway

August 2013

PerfectSoftware announced today the winner of the summer 2013 Apple iPad Mini Giveaway. We are happy to announce that the winner is Michael Patrie from Community Residences, Inc. in CT.

Perfectsoftware and it computing services, inc. Announce strategic relationship

January 2012

Perfect Software, a leading provider of Payroll and Human Resource Management Systems, today announced it has formed a strategic relationship with ITCS, a leader in Time & Attendance software and services.

Perfectsoftware announces acumen data systems strategic relationship

January 2012

Perfect Software, a leading provider of Human Resource Management Systems, today announced it has formed a strategic relationship with Acumen Data Systems, Inc., a leader in Time & Attendance software and services.

Perfectsoftware received microsoft partner certification

January 2012

Perfect Software, an innovative provider of Human Resource and Payroll Information Systems, today announces that it has been officially designated a Microsoft Certified Partner. The certification reflects Perfect Software’s commitment and dedication to providing high-quality software and services to clients and partners over its 20-year history.

Perfectsoftware unveils multi-suite of products at human resource executive’s annual technology conference and exposition

January 2012

PerfectSoftware, Inc., a leading provider of Human Resource Information Systems, announced today that they unveiled their latest HRIS multi-suite of software solutions at the recent HR Executive's Technology Conference and Expo in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Fls and perfectsoftware form new alliance

January 2012

Two Industry Leaders Partner to Simplify Payroll and Tax Processes for Employers — Federal Liaison Services, Inc. (FLS), a premier provider of employer compliance software and services, today announced a new partnership agreement with PerfectSoftware, a technological leader for comprehensive and flexible management of human assets and capital.

Perfectsoftware introduces human resource information solutions to cbia hr professionals

January 2012

PerfectSoftware, Inc., a leading provider of Human Resource Information Systems, announced that the recently held CBIA (Connecticut Business & Industry Association) Conference for Human Resource Managers and Professionals served as an excellent forum to introduce it’s suite of HRWindows and HRMobile Network software product lines.

Perfect software announces winner of their summer apple ipad giveaway

January 2012

PerfectSoftware announced today the winner of iPad Summer Give Away. It is Sue Lukasik, HR Manager from Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association. “Sue Lukasik is the Human Resources Manager for the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association and FFVA Mutual.

Perfectsoftware the world’s first pure .Net payroll suite

January 2012

Perfect Software, a provider of workforce management solutions, today introduced PerfectPayroll, the first native payroll product written with Visual .NET supporting a Microsoft SQL Server database.

Perfectsoftware named microsoft business solutions isv industry partner

January 2012

PerfectSoftware announced today that it has been named a Microsoft® Business Solutions ISV Industry partner. Microsoft Business Solutions ISV Industry partners provide vertical or cross-industry application or customization services or enhancements to the Microsoft Business Solutions platform, and receive targeted training, support and superior business opportunities from Microsoft.

Perfectsoftware named microsoft business solutions isv industry partner. (2)

January 2012

Intuitive Manufacturing Systems, a leading provider of enterprise resource planning software for small and medium-size manufacturers, announced today it has formed a strategic OEM partnership with PerfectSoftware, a provider of Human Resource Management Systems, to offer Intuitive customers the following software modules Intuitive HR and Intuitive Payroll.

Clearsight solutions forms strategic partnership with perfectsoftware

January 2012

ClearSight Solutions, a leading provider of Human Resources Outsourcing and Consulting Services for small and medium-size organizations, announced today that it has formed a strategic OEM partnership with PerfectSoftware, a provider of Human Resource Software Systems, to incorporate PerfectSoftware’s HR and Payroll technologies as an integral part of ClearSight’s HR…

Perfectsoftware and netbase announce strategic relationship

January 2012

Perfect Software, a leading provider of Human Resource Management Systems, today announced it has formed a strategic relationship with NetBase Corporation., a leader in Time & Attendance software and services.

Perfectsoftware and pai, inc. Partner

January 2012

PerfectSoftware and PAi, today announced a strategic partnership for Business Process Outsource (BPO) partners. As part of the agreement, PAi licensed the source code to PerfectSoftware’s Payroll system and will integrate Payroll into PAi’s Pension Administration offering.

Perfectsoftware’s suite of tools selected by abi holdings of antigua and barmuda for comprehensive hris package

January 2012

PerfectSoftware a leading provider of Human Resource Information Systems, today announced that ABI Holdings, Ltd. of Antigua and Barbuda has selected PerfectSoftware's hrWindows Software Suite to automate the company's Human Resource Information Systems. HRWindows provides ABI with a complete suite of software to manage their Human Resources functions.

Perfectsoftware and managing solutions, inc. Partner to provide time & attendance solution with payroll and human resources for mid-market

January 2012

PerfectSoftware and Managing Solutions, Inc. today announced a strategic partnership for mid and large customers. As part of the agreement, Managing Solutions will offer PerfectPayroll and PerfectHR as part of its Time & Attendance for mid and large sized clients.

Toward more perfect payrolls

January 2012

Improving products and services is vitally important if a business is to thrive. PerfectSoftware, a Norwalk-based provider of human resource information systems, for 12 years has been fiddling with the recipe for one of its products, incorporating suggestions from customers, and soon will be releasing the latest version of its application designed for the human resources industry, hrWindows 5.0.

Perfectsoftware proudly sponsors 29th annual sono arts festival for the performing arts

January 2012

Perfect Software, the leading provider of Human Resource and Payroll Management Systems, today announced its sponsorship of the famous SoNo “green room,” which provides a catered retreat for festival performers.

Perfectsoftware announces the availability of version 6.0 of hrwindows

January 2012

Sharpen your hrwindows skills and save money on your professional development with our authoritative hands-on training that will provide you with the tools and technology you need to perform your job better.

Aspen systems incorporated and perfectsoftware form new alliance

January 2012

Perfect Software, a leading provider of Human Resource Management & Payroll Systems, today announced it has formed a strategic relationship with Aspen Systems, Inc., a leader in food industry software and services.

Are biometric time clocks legal?

November 2010

Employee timecards are gradually disappearing from the workplace, along with factory whistles and other relics of a bygone labor era.

Perfectsoftware releases upgrade to time and attendance solution

September 2010

Norwalk, CT – September 21, 2010 – PerfectSoftware today announced the release of its fully-integrated time and attendance software solution with a menu of features that further streamline timecard, Web clock and biometric employee timekeeping functions.

Perfectsoftware releases new version of applicant tracking system

April 2010

Latest release of perfect hcm module streamlines the recruiting process and improves communication and coordination with key stakeholders Norwalk, CT – April 29, 2010 – PerfectSoftware, a leading HR and payroll software provider, announced today the release of a new version of its Applicant Tracking system, one of the integrated…

Perfectsoftware releases enhanced version of payroll

March 2010

Second release of perfect hcm suite includes automated tax discovery features, new graphic interface, helping employers gain additional hr efficiencies Norwalk, CT – March 25, 2010 - PerfectSoftware, a leading HR and payroll software provider, has released Payroll 10.0, the latest version of its payroll solution and core component of…

Declining employee attitudes discussed at southern ct shrm luncheon

February 2010

Norwalk, CT - February 17, 2010 – “Resetting the HR Agenda—Leadership Challenges for a New World” was the title of a recent luncheon program of the Southern Connecticut Chapter of Society for Human Resource Management (SOCT SHRM).

Storyteller theatres, mesa industries, and readystart select perfectsoftware’s perfect hcm for their hrms and payroll needs

February 2010

Norwalk, CT - February 2, 2010 - PerfectSoftware, a leading provider of comprehensive, integrated and flexible human resource and payroll solutions announced today that Storyteller Theatres, Mesa Industries, and ReadyStart have all selected PerfectSoftware’s Human Capital Management Suite software for their HRMS and payroll needs.

Perfectsoftware provides meals to homeless through the open door shelter

January 2010

Hr and payroll software company also donates groceries and other goods as part of local charity assistance program Norwalk, CT - January 20, 2010 – PerfectSoftware, a leading provider of HR and Payroll software, has launched a sponsorship program designed to assist local charities, starting with the donation of funds

Perfectsoftware adds performance management to human capital management suite

December 2009

Norwalk, CT - December 9, 2009 - PerfectSoftware, a leading provider of human resource, payroll and talent management software, announced today the addition of Performance Management to its Perfect Human Capital Management (HCM) solution suite.

Perfectsoftware appoints richard allaway as chief operating officer

July 2009

Norwalk, CT - July 22, 2009 - PerfectSoftware today announced the appointment of seasoned business executive Richard Allaway to its senior management team. Allaway will be responsible for the company's sales, marketing and client service operations, and will provide strategic direction to these key departments.

Perfectsoftware and the workplace helpline announce strategic partnership

June 2009

Norwalk, CT - February 2, 2010 - PerfectSoftware, a leading provider of comprehensive, integrated and flexible human resource and payroll solutions announced today that Storyteller Theatres, Mesa Industries, and ReadyStart have all selected PerfectSoftware’s Human Capital Management Suite software for their HRMS and payroll needs.

Perfectsoftware wins company to watch award

March 2009

Norwalk, CT - March 1, 2009 - PerfectSoftware was named a "company to watch" at the Innovation Pipeline Awards, held last fall at the Dolce Conference Center in Norwalk, CT.

Dickinson wright pllc signs on for perfecthr, perfectess & perfectalerts

December 2007

Norwalk, CT - December 12, 2007 - PerfectSoftware announced today the signing of a new client; Dickinson Wright PLLC. Dickinson Wright PLLC, founded in 1878, has more than 400 employees in offices located in Detroit, Bloomfield Hills, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, and Washington, D.C.

Perfectsoftware appointed as a microsoft gold certified partner

August 2006

Norwalk, CT - (August 29, 2006) – PerfectSoftware announced that it has achieved the highest level of partner recognition from Microsoft Corporation of Redmond Washington. The status was granted in 2006 recognizing PerfectSoftware’s achievements in product technology and customer satisfaction.

Perfect hr calms the perfect storm in the mid-market sector

September 2005

Chicago/McCormick Place 8th Annual HR Technology Conference, Interviews available during and before conference. Norwalk, CT - September 18, 2005 – The mid-market sector is enduring a painful pinch from rising energy and healthcare costs.

Perfectsoftware named one of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in connecticut for the third year in a row

January 2002

The Connecticut Technology Council has announced today that PerfectSoftware has won the CT Technology Fast 50 award for the third consecutive year. The award is presented to the 50 fastest growing technology companies in Connecticut and is measured by the five-year revenue growth of 2000 listed technology companies and 800…

Deloitte & touche and the connecticut technology council’s fifth annual fast 50 awards recognize the fastest growing connecticut technology companies

February 2001

Deloitte & Touche and the Connecticut Technology Council held their 2001 Fast 50 Awards Ceremony at Fairfield University last week. Representatives from Connecticut's most rapidly growing technology companies attended to accept awards and show their support by participating in an evening dedicated to honoring 50 successful locally-based...

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