Entries are judged on innovation, user-friendliness and the value they add to the human resource profession. More than 100 entries were submitted this year, most of them exemplifying a growing sophistication in vendors' applications to the Web and increasing knowledge of HR's overall demands and needs. In particular, many of the selections have something to do with talent management.

But that's hardly surprising, considering the level of pain this area presents to employers and HR departments. Of the entries received this year, we feel confident these products will deliver what they promise, though we continue to stress the importance of conducting the necessary due diligence before making your purchase.

What It Is: This online training program instructs employees on proper e-mail practices and the potential consequences of using e-mail incorrectly. The content is divided into eight areas, each focusing on a realistic workplace scenario, such as using e-mail to criticize an employee's behavior, bet on a sports game or send private messages that can turn into a public-relations disaster. Each scenario is followed by a Q and A section, summary and listing of seven deadly sins that further elaborates on the do's and don'ts. While employees can complete the program within one hour, they have the option of turning off the sound and reading the text, which speeds up the program. Other features enable employees to electronically record their completion of the course and print out the seven deadly sins lists as a reference tool. Employers can also add their own policies and a certification page requiring employees to acknowledge their understanding of company policies. The average price is $14 to $17 per employee.

Why We Like It: The program is the first we've seen addressing such a comprehensive array of false assumptions about e-mail that are common in the workplace, assumptions that can cause serious trouble for an employee or company, ranging from lawsuits to public relations disasters. Since most employees don't realize that sending and receiving e-mails creates permanent records, this program is an efficient and consistent way to sensitize them to appropriate e-mail practices. Employees can also relate to the realistic scenarios, which reinforce many do's and don'ts.