Papa Gino's, Inc. Finds "Supreme" Talent With New Suite of Innovative Hiring Tools

Papa Gino's, Inc. Finds "Supreme" Talent With New Suite of Innovative Hiring Tools

CHARLESTON, S.C. -- MARCH 18, 2011 -- PeopleMatter, the talent management solution provider for the service industry, and Papa Gino's Inc., the parent company of Papa Gino's Pizzeria and D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches, today announced the deployment of PeopleMatter HIRE(tm). The software will manage Papa Gino's hiring processes for the restaurant's more than 280 locations across New England. Designed to track and pre-qualify dependable, service-minded applicants, PeopleMatter's Software-as-a-Service platform automates the hiring and onboarding of employees who align with Papa Gino's company values and culture.

"Papa Gino's is committed to delivering a premium-value experience for every guest and team member," said Rick Wolf, president and CEO of Papa Gino's, Inc. "Our employees are part of our family. We chose PeopleMatter because of their dedication to providing the ultimate experience---for both our team members using the software and our guests receiving better service."

HIRE's tracking, screening, onboarding and offboarding tools help companies find top talent quickly and easily. PeopleMatter's solution features increase product adoption, process efficiency and employee engagement with: • intuitive workflows, • language translation, • metrics reporting, and • social media integration.

HIRE's online application can be configured to automatically screen for federal and state hiring incentive program eligibility, as well as run assessment and background tests to ensure proper candidate "fit." Pre-screening candidates helps reduce turnover and related expenses, which for an hourly worker, averages $2,228 according to a 2008 CedarCrestone study. Embedded tax credit technology can save employers up to $9,000 per qualified employee.

"Our integrated platform helps employers find, develop and retain their most valuable asset: their employees," said Nate DaPore, PeopleMatter president and chief executive officer. "With our innovative suite of HR products, Papa Gino's can strengthen its commitment to exceptional employee and customer service. Designed to engage workers and turn jobs into rewarding careers, PeopleMatter technology benefits both the employee and the employer."

**About Papa Gino's, Inc. **_Based in Dedham, Massachusetts, Papa Gino's, Inc. is the parent company of Papa Gino's Pizzeria and D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches. Papa Gino's, Inc. operates more than 370 company-owned and franchised Papa Gino's, D'Angelo and dual-location restaurants and employs more than 5,000 people. Both D'Angelo and Papa Gino's are committed to providing high-quality products, attentive service, clean, convenient, attractive restaurants, and a premium value experience for every guest. The company culture, which is characterized by its values, a strong work ethic and the fair treatment of people, includes a large number of people who have spent their entire working lives in these restaurants, keeping the passion for excellence alive. For more information about Papa Gino's, Inc. and its brands, please visit www.papaginos.com. _

**About PeopleMatter **_PeopleMatter provides a comprehensive talent management solution for the service industry. We help 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. PeopleMatter. The name says it all. PeopleMatter is headquartered in Charleston, S.C., and on the Web at www.peoplematter.com. _