HR executives face great challenges in identifying, quantifying, and purchasing products and services through vendors. This 42-page Executive Report written for human resources executives, answers in-depth, twelve crucial questions to provide a direct, accountable, and measurable approach to evaluate HR vendors. Tested models are provided to be adopted or modified. The user will learn: 1. The critical success factors for vendor selection. 2. How to define and quantify service needs and scope of services. 3. How to develop an RFP and evaluate vendor responses against measurable factors. 4. How to reference-check vendors through sales presentations, on-sit visits, and existing customer-site vests. 5. How to use an ROI Assessment. 6. How to avoid hidden pitfalls and risk mitigation. Executive Reports offer focused, hard-hitting advice from the leaders of some of America"s top companies, packaged in a concise, readable format. Each report provides readers with 3 to 5 strategies that will have a direct financial impact on their business. While not meant as a comprehensive guide, each report includes quick-hit items that can immediately impact specific business strategies. Executive authors drill down to the central issues surrounding each topic area and dispense expert advice in concise, direct language. Executive Reports feature leading professionals selected by the Aspatore Editorial Board based on their experience, research, and standing within the professional community. This Executive Report is written by: ! Phyllis A. Domm, Vice President, Human Resources, Intermountain Health Care