C&S Wholesale Grocers Partners With Kenexa to Improve Recruiting Processes

   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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