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Tampa, FL… Jackson County Benefits from New Human Resources, Payroll and Self Service Application.

Tampa, FL….September 15, 2005 — Mangrove Software, a leading provider in Web-based Human Resource, Payroll and Self Service solutions announces that Jackson County, Missouri, the largest county in Missouri, has selected Mangrove HR2O™ to streamline processes, reduce overhead costs and utilize Mangrove’s robust self service capabilities. 

In an effort to find the most comprehensive and flexible software available, Jackson County researched its HR and Payroll choices very carefully to find a provider that would protect the integrity of its data. 

Jackson County’s Human Resources Director, Joanne Mossie, commented, “With the Mangrove HR2O product, we have more control and flexibility over county-wide HR and Payroll business processes. We look forward to being able to provide more to county employees with less expenditure on Human Resources and Payroll. Through the Mangrove PODS toolset, we will be able to customize reports and screens the way we want, to meet our specific needs. We will also be able to streamline many of our administrative tasks through electronic workflow and approvals. We are very excited to implement Mangrove’s solution and are looking forward to empowering our entire organization with this impressive technology.” 

Jackson County has gained improved Human Resource Management and Payroll functionality through Mangrove’s best-of-breed, integrated HRMS and Payroll solution. Jackson County will empower its employees through Mangrove’s robust Self Service capabilities, allowing users to have access to key online data, such as pay history, PTO accruals, performance review dates, training offerings and self management of their benefits. Jackson County will benefit from a truly integrated application: experiencing increased efficiency, streamlined processes, cost savings through paper reduction and the ability to empower its entire organization. 

As Paul Zugay, Vice President of Mangrove Software, noted, “Counties and other government entities have very unique and complex requirements. I am thrilled that Jackson County will be able to take full advantage of Mangrove’s flexibility and tailor the software to effectively meet their distinct business processes.”

About Jackson County, Missouri

On February 16, 1825, the Missouri State Legislature authorized the "County of Jackson," named after the 7th President of the United States of America, Andrew Jackson. Jackson County is one of 114 counties in Missouri and contains most of Kansas City, Missouri, and 17 other cities and towns. It has a total population of approximately 654,000 within 607 square miles. The county maintains one of the most beautiful and comprehensive park systems in the nation. For more information about Jackson County, visit its website at http://www.jacksongov.org.