Software provides performance and talent management.

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Delivered on-demand using software-as-a-service, automated web-based CareerTracker® v4.8 supports performance appraisal process, while encouraging individual and organizational development. Program supports goal alignment in matrix organizations, and identifies qualified candidates that are ranked based on their percentage-based match with competency and profile requirements. Multi-lingual support enables worldwide deployment to multi-national organizations.



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Latest Version of Kenexa's Performance Management and Succession Planning Solution Takes Talent Management to the Next Level



- Kenexa CareerTracker Features New HR Functionality and Additional Language Support for Global Organizations -

WAYNE, Pa., Feb. 26 /-- Kenexa(R) (NASDAQ:KNXA), a leading provider of recruitment and retention solutions, today announced details of the latest version of Kenexa CareerTracker(R) 4.8, its powerful automated Web-based system that supports the performance appraisal process, while encouraging individual and organizational development. Delivered on-demand using software-as-a-service, Kenexa CareerTracker is ideal for multi-national organizations seeking to support enterprise talent management initiatives through better workforce performance management.

Leveraging Kenexa's international expertise in Talent Management, Kenexa CareerTracker 4.8 introduces multi-lingual support enabling worldwide deployment of this powerful Performance Management solution to multi-national organizations and enterprises that must provide access to non-English speaking individuals. To improve usability, productivity and adoption, the entire user interface is translated into the desired local language. The effectiveness of the application is further strengthened when leveraging the succession planning capabilities of the tool by supporting keyword searches in the local language.

Another major feature of Kenexa CareerTracker 4.8 is intended to extend the employment brand of a company or government agency. Commonly referred to as multi-tenancy, Kenexa CareerTracker now enables multiple tenants within the same system to create a unique identity for business units, divisions or departments in the case of government entities. Branding is achieved through the creative use of color palettes, logos and information specific to the tenant.

Harnessing the power of the organization, Kenexa CareerTracker 4.8's performance management capabilities now include the ability to support goal alignment in matrix organizations. It also enhances collaboration in a team or project through shared goals. The enhanced Kenexa CareerTracker comes with the intelligence to automatically track progress of goals and proactively alert the users about the actions.

Business continuity is key to any company in the face of unplanned events. Kenexa CareerTracker 4.8 also improves upon its market leading succession planning functionality by identifying qualified candidates that are ranked based on their percentage-based match with competency and profile requirements. In addition, employees can now select multiple "next positions" to create true career paths.

Jim Restivo, chief knowledge officer, Kenexa stated, "Our worldwide client base has shared valuable insights into the pressures they're experiencing on a global basis, as business and talent fluctuations challenge more organizations to maximize resources while achieving aggressive goals. From inception, Kenexa CareerTracker was designed to serve as the infrastructure for enterprise talent management initiatives and with this latest version, we've taken performance and talent management to the next level."

Lisa Rowan, Program Director, HR and Talent Management Services at IDC, observed, "Kenexa CareerTracker 4.8 reflects the company's global expertise and functionally rich technology, which will help its customers build globally integrated talent management programs."

Kenexa CareerTracker 4.8 is available now. For more information about Kenexa CareerTracker 4.8, please click on the following link www.kenexa.com/en/Solutions/Talent-Management/Comprehensive-Talent- Retention.aspx or call 877-971-9171 for an in-depth demonstration of this market leading application.

About Kenexa
Kenexa(R) Corporation provides outsourcing, employee research and software to help organizations more effectively recruit and retain a productive workforce. Kenexa solutions include applicant tracking, employment process outsourcing, onboarding, skills and behavioral assessments, structured interviews, performance management, multi-rater feedback surveys, employee engagement surveys, and HR Analytics. Headquartered in Wayne, Pa. (outside Philadelphia), Kenexa employs more than 1,300 people worldwide. More information about Kenexa and its global locations can be accessed at www.kenexa.com/.

CONTACT: Jennifer Meyer of Kenexa, +1-866-391-9557, Jennifer.meyer@kenexa.com

Web site: http://www.kenexa.com/

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