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IBM Kenexa vs Oracle Taleo comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 4, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Customer Service

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IBM Kenexa's customer service is criticized for delays, while technical support receives mixed reviews, generally rated 7/10.
Sentiment score
8.4
Oracle Taleo garners positive feedback for customer service; technical support satisfaction exceeds competitors, despite some users facing delays.
 

Room For Improvement

Sentiment score
3.6
IBM Kenexa users seek modernization with improved configuration, faster support, enhanced reporting, and better analytics for recruiting processes.
Sentiment score
5.3
Users want faster support, a modern interface, better integration, improved recruiting features, and enhanced reporting and scheduling.
 

Scalability Issues

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IBM Kenexa is scalable, integrates smoothly, and efficiently manages global recruitment needs, making it ideal for large corporations.
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Oracle Taleo efficiently handles scalability, managing large operations despite customization challenges, streamlining recruitment and aiding swift candidate selection.
 

Setup Cost

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IBM Kenexa offers cost-effective pricing starting at £35,000 annually, with additional setup and customization costs for long-term value.
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Oracle Taleo pricing varies annually based on needs, with options for active user fees and direct quotes from Oracle.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
IBM Kenexa offers dependable performance with minimal downtime, prompt issue resolution, and efficient integration through strong project management support.
Sentiment score
8.5
Users find Oracle Taleo generally stable but face occasional latency and data management challenges, rating stability 8-9 out of 10.
 

Valuable Features

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IBM Kenexa offers highly configurable recruitment solutions with strong automation, compliance, analytics, and user-friendly interface for international postings.
Sentiment score
8.0
Oracle Taleo offers configurable, user-friendly recruiting features with seamless integration, cloud access, and efficient hiring and onboarding processes.
 

Categories and Ranking

IBM Kenexa
Ranking in Benefits Administration
17th
Ranking in Talent Management
24th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.3
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
Applicant Tracking and Recruiting Software (17th)
Oracle Taleo
Ranking in Benefits Administration
10th
Ranking in Talent Management
13th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Benefits Administration category, the mindshare of IBM Kenexa is 0.6%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Taleo is 3.1%, down from 3.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Benefits Administration
 

Featured Reviews

Karan Grover - PeerSpot reviewer
Suitable for larger-scale companies aiming to streamline and automate their processes digitally
The deployment of the solution took between six to eight months. When we introduced BrassRing at my company, we encountered several challenges. First, moving data from our old system to BrassRing was tough because it needed reformatting. Second, connecting BrassRing with our HR data was tricky due to manual processes for roles and departments. Third, setting up the workflow in BrassRing was complex. Fourth, configuring user access and approval levels was a detailed task. We also had to manage the change process, including running both old and new systems in parallel, communicating changes, and training users. Lastly, monitoring and reporting were needed to ensure data accuracy and proper system usage once everything was in place. We had a team of six to eight people managing the project from our side during the BrassRing deployment. I'm not sure about the size of the BrassRing team, and we also had our own technical team, which had three to four members. The solution required maintenance, particularly from my side as the administrator. Maintenance responsibilities were divided into two parts: some tasks we, as end-users, could control, while others were the responsibility of the BrassRing team. Payment-related tasks were a regular part of our responsibilities. I wasn't the only person maintaining the solution. There were three power users from Infosys, each responsible for a specific geography. My counterpart managed it in the US, and I, along with my colleague in India, managed it for other geographies.
NiranjanP - PeerSpot reviewer
Has good features like OCR, single source of truth, and simplicity of the workflows
The solution should be more intuitive and user-friendly when navigating the different pages within Oracle. If someone wants to exit the organization, they have to go to different pages and look very in-depth to find specific pages. It's not very open enough to identify those buttons, which becomes a challenge.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
18%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Real Estate/Law Firm
9%
Government
8%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM Kenexa?
The ease of scaling is one of BrassRing's biggest strengths, making it a trusted choice for large companies.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Kenexa?
As a large company, we first bought the complete BrassRing package, which had various features. Later on, we paid extra for specific features like customer test management. When we integrated with ...
What needs improvement with IBM Kenexa?
BrassRing needs improvement in a few areas. First, it should update how it tracks where candidates come from and avoid duplicate entries. Right now, it is not very flexible. Also, its way of making...
What needs improvement with Oracle Taleo?
It is difficult to say whether the product can be improved in any areas since we are not using some of the free features of the product in our company. I could have suggested something that could h...
What is your primary use case for Oracle Taleo?
I use the solution in my company for recruitment purposes.
What advice do you have for others considering Oracle Taleo?
The product was moderately sufficient for my company's talent acquisition needs. The product was not very sophisticated in terms of what it could do. The performance of the product was okay, in my ...
 

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Also Known As

IBM Smarter Workforce, Outstart
Taleo, SonicRecruit
 

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Sample Customers

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