Kenexa and The Brooklyn Group Announce Joint Venture
September 27 2011 - 10:00AM
Marketwired
Kenexa® (NASDAQ: KNXA), a global provider of business solutions for
human resources, and The Brooklyn Group, Australia's leading
relationship-driven recruitment provider, today announced an
alliance that expands Kenexa's presence in the Australian RPO
market. Kenexa selected The Brooklyn Group for its expertise in
transaction, project and enterprise recruiting services as well as
its local leadership.
Phil Stewart, RPO President of Kenexa, said, "As the Australian
economy outperforms its global counterparts, the competition for
recruiting and retaining the best employees will increase. This
market represents significant opportunities for both companies.
Together, we'll help global and local companies in Australia design
and execute their recruitment strategies, leveraging their brands,
recruiting technologies and performance."
Brian Russell, Chief Executive Officer of The Brooklyn Group,
commented, "Kenexa is a proven partner to many multi-national
companies operating in the Australian market. The company's breadth
of products and services will enable local companies and businesses
expanding in Australia to create working environments where
employees can flourish."
Kenexa Brooklyn will be headed by Brett Douglas, Director of The
Brooklyn Group, who has significant outsourcing experience. Douglas
previously formed Futurestep's outsourcing organization in
Australia.
The relationship with The Brooklyn Group is a logical extension
of Kenexa's growing footprint, especially in the strategic
Australian market. Kenexa has already touched the lives of more
than 110 million people worldwide, including more than 85 million
candidates in applicant tracking systems, more than 10 million
employees surveyed annually, more than 15 million assessments
administered annually and more than 52,000 employees placed
annually through its recruitment process outsourcing offering.
Stewart observed, "Kenexa possesses the unique combination of
software, science and business process optimization. Our primary
focus is helping our clients hire and retain more productive
workforces and through our relationship with The Brooklyn Group
we're looking forward to intensifying our presence in the
region."
About The Brooklyn Group
The Brooklyn Group is a leading executive recruitment business
that provides a diverse range of talent solutions to a number of
Australia's leading employers. With operations in Melbourne,
Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, The Brooklyn Group has strong client
relationships and skilled teams of professionals who bring
innovative thinking to HR functions and hiring executives.
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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