GREENVILLE, S.C. -- The Spinx Co., the largest convenience store chain in South Carolina, has forged a strategic partnership with PeopleMatter, a talent management solution provider for the service industry. With PeopleMatter, Spinx found a local partner to help automate and streamline human resources processes for its 66 locations and more than 700 employees in North and South Carolina.
Implementing PeopleMatter HIRE and PeopleMatter LEARN allows Spinx to continue an exceptional commitment to both its team members and customers.
"At Spinx our goal is 'making life easier.' Working with a company like PeopleMatter allows us to extend that philosophy to our employees," said Stewart Spinks, Spinx founder and CEO. "This will create a dynamic experience that will carry our team members through the life-cycle of our organization from hiring to retire."
The PeopleMatter Platform offers service-industry employers and employees an integrated, Hire-to-Retire solution that automates, manages and simplifies HR processes. With HIRE, Spinx managers can save time, increase retention and improve service. Embedded assessment tests identify applicants with a service-industry mindset who can deliver an exceptional experience to Spinx's customers. The module also provides applicant tracking, background check, tax credit processing, onboard and offboard components.
With mobile-social LEARN, Spinx can create custom content to train, test and evaluate its workforce. Employees can access training anytime, anywhere over the web, even on a Smartphone or tablet. Administrators can create custom content, assign courses to develop specific competencies and view real-time reports to monitor individual progress and comprehension.
"PeopleMatter's automated tools are able to evolve with service-industry needs. This allows leaders like Spinx to continually push their talent and service to the next level," said Nate DaPore, PeopleMatter president and CEO. "Spinx can now proactively develop and engage its people, creating a higher-quality experience for service-industry employers, employees and their customers."
Charleston, S.C.-based PeopleMatter helps employers identify, develop and engage dependable talent to provide exemplary customer service. PeopleMatter's platform of HR tools handles hiring, scheduling, learning, recognition and performance management. Our integrated technology manages the process, so employers can focus on the talent.
In other company news, Spinx has donated $12,000 to Honor Flight Upstate South Carolina. The date for the next Honor Flight for World War II veterans from the upstate is set for September 20, 2011. The Greenville, Anderson, Oconee and Pickens, S.C., sheriff's offices were involved in fundraising efforts to support this and future flights.
Spinx also recently provided Junior Achievement of Upstate South Carolina received a grant of $10,000 as a result of the 2011 Spinx Charity Classic Golf Tournament. The funds will assist Junior Achievement in its mission of empowering young people to reach economic success. The Spinx Charity Classic is an annual golf tournament fundraiser that was created to raise both awareness and funds for local charitable organizations.
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