C&S Wholesale Grocers Partners With Kenexa to Improve Recruiting Processes
September 12 2011 - 10:00AM
Marketwired
Kenexa (NASDAQ: KNXA), a global provider of business solutions for
human resources, today announced that C&S Wholesale Grocers,
Inc., the largest food wholesaler in the U.S. with approximately
17,000 employees, has selected Kenexa Simulations to engage
candidates through interactive web-based job simulations.
Serving approximately 4,600 stores from more than 60 warehouses
in 11 states, C&S is responsible for distributing food to
supermarkets, retail stores and military bases across the country.
The company will utilize Kenexa Simulations during the recruitment
process to identify the candidates who are most likely to be
successful within C&S and in a specific role. The interactive
solution will integrate with C&S's existing Applicant Tracking
System to create a seamless candidate experience.
"Many of our candidates have grown up in the era of Smartphones,
iPads and video games, and they expect a certain level of
interactivity during the recruitment process. The Kenexa Simulation
offers a unique virtual experience that is not only easy to use and
engaging but will also provide a realistic job preview," commented
John Leech, Senior Director, Field Talent Management, C&S.
"When we were looking for a partner to create this one-of-a-kind
solution to help us attract and retain the best talent, we looked
to Kenexa because of their industry recognition and know how."
"Kenexa administers about 21 million assessments each year in
multiple languages and countries, which demonstrates our ability to
deliver on the science of predicting individual performance and
potential. For example, our assessments have enabled clients to
experience dramatic improvements in absenteeism and turnover rates,
as well as increases in productivity, customer satisfaction and
profitability. We are pleased that C&S chose us as a partner,
and we look forward to helping them select and retain top
performers for their warehouse positions," stated Rudy Karsan,
Kenexa's Chief Executive Officer.
Kenexa Simulations deliver accurate job previews and ensure
candidates thoroughly understand the demands of a particular role,
leading to a better candidate fit. As a result, companies are able
to drive high performance within the organization while reducing
the overall cost of hire. The simulations engage candidates in a
virtual environment that can help identify the most talented
employees.
C&S will deliver a presentation with Kenexa about the value
of simulations as recruiting tools at Kenexa's upcoming 2011 World
Conference, which will be held at the Walt Disney World Resort in
Orlando, Fla., on October 11 and 12, 2011.
About C&S Wholesale Grocers
C&S community involvement programs support initiatives to
stop hunger and to promote the health and enrichment of communities
that are homes to the company's employees and facilities.
C&S Wholesale Grocers of Keene, N.H. is the largest food
wholesaler and according to Forbes magazine, the 10th largest
privately held company in the United States. The company
distributes food to supermarkets, retail stores and military bases
across the country.
Among our customers are many of America's best known companies,
including Stop & Shop, Giant of Carlisle, Giant of Landover,
Shaw's, Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. (A&P), Ralphs,
Safeway and Target.
About Kenexa
Kenexa (NASDAQ: KNXA) helps drive HR and business outcomes
through its unique combination of technology, content and services.
Enabling organizations to optimize their workforces since 1987,
Kenexa's integrated talent acquisition and talent management
solutions have touched the lives of more than 110 million people.
Additional information about Kenexa and its global products and
services can be accessed at www.kenexa.com. Follow Kenexa on
Twitter: @kenexa.
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