FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

TiER 1 Performance Solutions Acquires e-Learning Firm The Human Element, Inc.

November 12, 2003

Covington, KY based TiER 1 Performance Solutions announced today that it has acquired The Human Element Inc., a Cincinnati-based e-learning firm.  With over 11 years of experience in the e-learning market, The Human Element has been a pioneer in the e-learning industry and has delivered solutions to over 150 clients on over 350 unique projects. This client base includes numerous industry-leading Fortune 500 companies.

 

TiER 1, as a human performance solutions firm, helps companies design processes, content and technologies that enhance employee performance.  TiER 1 provides services and products in the areas of learning and performance, communication and change management, and internal knowledge management.  The acquisition of The Human Element further expands and enhances TiER 1’s web-based learning delivery capabilities. 

 

“Learning and performance support continue to be central challenges for large organizations.” said Dr. Kevin Moore, Chief Learning Officer of TiER 1.  “While technology alone does not address these challenges, e-learning will continue to play an increasingly important role in the learning strategy of most organizations. The Human Element extends our expertise in the learning space by giving us years of experience in the design and development of creative, engaging, web-based training products.”

 

“The opportunity to join TiER 1 adds a significant amount of value to our existing client base.” said Scott Risner, President and founder of The Human Element.  “TiER 1’s focus on blended learning solutions and the integration of tools and technologies to support performance extends our already strong value proposition.”

 

TiER 1 intends to complete the integration of the two companies during the fourth quarter of 2003.  The acquisition increases TiER 1’s delivery capacity by over 20% and strengthens its position as a leading provider of performance solutions.

 

For more information contact Greg Harmeyer at 513-678-7908 or g.harmeyer@tier1performance.com

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About TiER 1.  TiER 1 Performance Solutions helps companies use knowledge and information to drive measurable performance improvements.  Its core service offerings are Learning Solutions, Change Enablement, and Knowledge Management.  These are supported by a suite of low-cost Performance Technologies that act as solution accelerators for clients in driving human performance improvements.   TiER 1 has offices in Covington, KY, Columbus, OH and Wilmington, NC.  Visit us on the web at www.tier1performance.com .

 

Greg Harmeyer

TiER 1 Performance Solutions

513-678-7908

http://www.tier1performance.com