WAYNE, Pa. (February 28, 2006) - - Kenexa ® (NASDAQ: KNXA), a leading provider of talent acquisition and retention solutions, today announced that Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal U.S. subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE: MC), has selected Kenexa Recruiter to augment its existing recruiting programs. Kenexa Recruiter is an on-demand software program that turns companies´ corporate websites into interactive branded global career centers. A comprehensive applicant tracking system, it seamlessly integrates with Kenexa´s proven testing and assessment technologies to consistently identify the most talented candidates.
Panasonic, one of the world´s premier electronics brands and a worldwide market leader in Plasma TV, has been a leader in the nation´s transition to high definition digital television. From displaying HDTV to recording and acquiring HD video, the company is focused on enabling consumers to enjoy the benefits of the High Definition lifestyle.
"For Panasonic, a reliable applicant tracking solution is absolutely critical to achieving our recruitment mission," said Edmond J. Brodie, the company´s director of recruitment. "We chose Kenexa for its ability to adapt to our current and future recruitment needs as well as its versatility towards a broad range of recruitment applications. The implementation of the Kenexa Recruiter applicant tracking solution will facilitate the expansion of our strategic recruiting capabilities, ensuring an ongoing stream of qualified talent for Panasonic and its subsidiaries and affiliates."
Troy Kanter, president of Kenexa´s Human Capital Management Division, added, "Panasonic is one of the world´s top technology companies and we´re looking forward to working with them in support of their recruiting objectives and talent management initiatives."
About Panasonic
Based in Secaucus, NJ, Panasonic Corporation of North America markets a broad line of digital and other electronics products for consumer, business and industrial use. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE: MC) of Japan, and the hub of Panasonic´s U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Information about Panasonic and its products is available at www.panasonic.com. Additional company information for journalists is available at www.panasonic.com/pressroom.
About Kenexa
Kenexa Corporation (www.kenexa.com) 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, phone screening, skills and behavioral assessments, structured interviews, performance management, multi-rater feedback surveys, employee engagement surveys and HR Analytics. Kenexa is headquartered in Wayne, Pa.
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