Kenexaís Fourth Annual World Conference Challenges Customers to Exceed Expectations

Kenexa, a global provider of business solutions for human resources, today announced the details of the 2009 Kenexa World Conference, which will be held Tuesday, September 15 through Friday, September 18, 2009 in Dallas, Texas. Exceed í09, the fourth annual Kenexa World Conference, will provide attendees with a forum for discussing how to go beyond the traditional roles of human resources. Kenexaís successful World Conferences draw hundreds of HR professionals from across the globe annually.

ìIn todayís changing global environment, organizations must do more than meet expectations -- they must exceed them,î commented Rudy Karsan, Kenexaís chief executive officer. ìKenexa helps customers achieve and succeed by offering comprehensive HR products and services that support the entire employee lifecycle from pre-hire to exit. Exceed í09 will give our customers the opportunity to share innovative strategies and trends while gaining actionable information that can help them to surpass expectations within their own companies.î

Featured keynote speakers include Fred Ley, senior vice president of corporate people, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., (NYSE: WMT), which has more than 8,000 retail units under 55 different banners in 15 countries and employs more than 2.1 million associates worldwide; Keith Wiedenkeller, senior vice president of AMC Entertainment, a leading theatrical and entertainment company with interests in more than 300 theaters in the U.S., Canada, Hong Kong, France and U.K.; and Gavin Kerr, president and CEO of the Inglis Foundation, which provides programs and services to people with physical disabilities. Other speakers include representatives from A.P. Moller - Maersk Group, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Boeing, BP, Capgemini, European Personnel Selection Office, Fluor, Freeman, Goodrich, The Home Depot, Lee Memorial Health System, Microsoft, Philips International, Providence Health & Services, Rohde & Schwarz, SAP, TD Ameritrade, Unilever, United Health Group and Verizon.

By exploring relevant topics in the human capital management space, Kenexa supports and advances the partnerships between the company and its clients. Throughout the three-day conference, breakout sessions will provide smaller, more intimate settings for discussing current and emerging trends and topics. Evening events will offer networking opportunities and promote personal learning experiences.

The conference will be held at The Westin Galleria Dallas, 13340 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, Texas. As part of Kenexaís commitment to its customers, the company is hosting the conference at a venue owned by client Starwood Hotel & Resorts.