Kenexa was a business and human resources consulting firm and software provider. It offered a range of talent acquisition and talent management solutions.
History:
Kenexa was founded in 1987. The company grew through acquisitions and organic expansion, becoming a significant player in the HR technology space.
Services and Products:
Kenexa's offerings included:
- Recruiting solutions: Applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruiting process outsourcing (RPO), and recruitment marketing.
- Talent management solutions: Performance management, learning management systems (LMS), succession planning, and compensation management.
- Employee assessment and surveys: Providing tools for assessing employee skills, attitudes, and engagement.
Acquisition by IBM:
In 2012, Kenexa was acquired by IBM for $1.3 billion. Kenexa's technology and expertise were integrated into IBM's Smarter Workforce solutions, which later became part of IBM Watson Talent. After the acquisition, the Kenexa brand name was phased out.