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IBM is good, Kenexa is not

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at IBM for 4 years
September 20, 2014
Wayne, Pennsylvania
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Being an IBMer.

  • Flexible hours.
  • Good benefits.
Cons

Unfortunately, at the Kenexa office, we are always running and going nowhere. Goals are not clear or change all the time.

First-level managers are all juniors; they think that they are awesome, though. The truth is that they have no clue how to motivate or lead a team.

Many people are leaving the company not only for the stress but for the inefficiency in getting the work done. Many people are just waiting to get their Green Cards and then they will leave.

The former CEO (Rudy Karsan) has a great speech. He even wrote a book about motivation and how important it is to have employees engaged. Unfortunately, those are only words when it comes to Kenexa.

Advice to Management

Even basic management training will benefit the company and your teams.

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