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BOSTON, MA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/11/12 -- Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company (NYSE: HHS), today announced the publication of new research reports from its Human Capital Management, Service Management/Contact Center, and Product Innovation & Engineering research practices.

"Learning and Performance: Developing for Business Results," prepared by Mollie Lombardi, Vice President, Principal Analyst for the Aberdeen Human Capital Management research practice, reveals that learning and performance management must go hand-in-hand for organizations to achieve organizational alignment and business results. Performance goals should define development priorities, and the impact of learning should be measured in terms of business performance results. This report looks at the learning and performance management practices of 262 organizations to better understand how these important elements of the talent lifecycle impact business performance. To obtain a complimentary copy of this report, made possible in part by Kenexa, Oracle Taleo, and NetDimensions, visit: http://www.aberdeen.com/link/sponsor.asp?spid=30410182&cid=7843&camp=2.

"A New Look at RPO: When Your Outsourcing Provider Becomes Your Strategic Partner," prepared by Madeline Laurano, Research Director for the Aberdeen Human Capital Management research practice, finds that identifying and attracting top talent has become more complex. Organizations looking to gain competitive advantage are rethinking their approach to recruitment to make leaner and smarter decisions around talent. As a result, the value proposition for Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) has increased significantly. RPO helps companies create greater efficiencies, reduce costs, and improve processes during strong or weak economies. Historically viewed as a tactical, administrative service, RPO has evolved into a more strategic endeavor -- igniting organizational change and driving business outcomes. This report presents the key trends and best practices in the RPO market. To obtain a complimentary copy of this report, made possible in part by Pinstripe, Futurestep, Kenexa, The RightThing, and AON Hewitt, visit: http://www.aberdeen.com/link/sponsor.asp?spid=30410182&cid=7850&camp=2.