Human Resources: Kenexa Helps Companies Develop and Monitor Compliance-Ready Cultures

WAYNE, Pa. (June 6, 2007) - - Kenexa^® (Nasdaq: KNXA), a leading provider of talent acquisition and retention solutions, today announced details of the Kenexa Corporate Governance and Compliance Suite. Already embraced by a number of global organizations, this comprehensive service offering helps companies monitor, evaluate, and drive compliance-ready corporate cultures.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 introduced major changes in the regulation of financial accounting and corporate governance. Since then, companies have grappled with the complexities of these requirements, which include the adoption of procedures that facilitate the effective operation of the code as well as the protection of individuals reporting violations of the code of conduct from retaliation.

Kenexa’s Corporate Governance and Compliance Suite represents the culmination of industry best practices, and provides business leaders with the feedback, guidance and ongoing information needed to develop and maintain the highest performing cultures for corporate governance and compliance. It includes Code of Conduct surveys, Sub-certification, Board of Directors Assessment, and employee hotline support.

Code of Conduct Surveys – To create a culture that truly supports compliance, companies need to facilitate an understanding of expectations and the reporting of violations. Codes of conduct surveys assess employees’ awareness of policies and procedures, as well as the current state of the organizational culture. Kenexa’s deep expertise in the behavioral and management sciences translates into meaningful tailored surveys that deliver clear, actionable guidance. Each Code of Conduct survey covers such areas as awareness, values, opportunity and willingness.
Sub-Certification – Under Sarbanes-Oxley, SEC rules require the CEO and CFO of publicly traded companies to assert certifications related to internal controls. Kenexa’s technology-based multilingual automated sub-certification process enables employees to use electronic signature capabilities to sign a company’s code of conduct and compliance certification (a paper-based version is also available.) Upon completion, signed forms are archived in the Kenexa tracking system for reporting purposes.
Board of Directors Assessment – A newly enacted governance rule from the New York Stock Exchange requires that boards of directors of listed companies conduct self-evaluations at least annually. To help organizations meet this requirement, Kenexa utilizes its significant experience in assessments to provide insight on both individual and overall board member effectiveness, identify gaps in board expertise, and establish the criteria for the selection of new board members. Kenexa can also generate an aggregate report with overall group analyses, which includes critical success indicators and serves to improve overall board performance.
Employee Hotline – Kenexa’s telephone- and Web-based hotline services are available in multiple languages and satisfy Section 301 of Sarbanes-Oxley employee hotline requirements. They provide employees with a convenient and confidential way to report legal or ethical concerns while complying with applicable laws and regulations.

Rudy Karsan, CEO of Kenexa shared, “Corporate governance and the guiding regulations are front and center in the minds of shareholders, employees, customers, press and the general public. No company should leave itself exposed by failing to implement a proper means of creating a compliance-centric culture. Our long-standing expertise in helping global organizations navigate complex, multilingual business processes enables companies to advance their objective to be compliance-ready.”

The Kenexa Corporate Governance and Compliance Suite is now available. More information can be accessed at www.kenexa.com.

About Kenexa

Kenexa Corporation (Nasdaq: KNXA) 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 1,200 people worldwide. More information about Kenexa and its global locations can be accessed at www.kenexa.com.

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