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EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
I can't imagine a scenario where it is less appropriate than any other 360 tool. It's easy to use, customizable, and inexpensive. Reports are easy to interpret. Great tool for anyone looking to implement a new 360.
Sr. Director - Talent Management
LyondellBasellChemicals, 10,001+ employees
IBM Kenexa
Kenexa is is well suited for any organization that has more than 3000 employees globally. I would not recommend this to startups or a growing organization with less than 3000 employees. But once you cross this number, Kenexa becomes useful and is a brilliant tool for global operations - recruiting. I would recommend this tool to any organization that has offices in many countries/geographies as well.

Verified User
Contributor in Sales
Internet Company, 10,001+ employeesFeature Rating Comparison
Performance and Goals
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
6.0
IBM Kenexa
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Corporate goal setting
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
6.0
IBM Kenexa
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Subordinate goal setting
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
6.0
IBM Kenexa
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Individual goal setting
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
6.0
IBM Kenexa
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Line-of sight-visibility
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
6.0
IBM Kenexa
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Performance tracking
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
6.0
IBM Kenexa
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Performance Management
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
7.0
IBM Kenexa
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Performance plans
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
7.0
IBM Kenexa
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Plan weighting
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
7.0
IBM Kenexa
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Performance improvement plans
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
7.0
IBM Kenexa
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Review status tracking
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
7.0
IBM Kenexa
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Rater nomination workflow
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
7.0
IBM Kenexa
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Review reminders
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
7.0
IBM Kenexa
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Workflow restrictions
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
7.0
IBM Kenexa
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Multiple review frequency
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
7.0
IBM Kenexa
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Reporting
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
7.0
IBM Kenexa
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Recruiting / ATS
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
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IBM Kenexa
7.2
Job Requisition Management
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
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IBM Kenexa
7.1
Company Website Posting
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
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IBM Kenexa
8.0
Publish to Social Media
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
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IBM Kenexa
8.0
Job Search Site Posting
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
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IBM Kenexa
8.0
Customized Application Form
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
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IBM Kenexa
8.1
Resume Management
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
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IBM Kenexa
8.1
Duplicate Candidate Prevention
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IBM Kenexa
5.3
Candidate Search
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IBM Kenexa
6.3
Applicant Tracking
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IBM Kenexa
5.3
Collaboration
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IBM Kenexa
6.2
Task Creation and Delegation
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IBM Kenexa
6.2
Email Templates
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IBM Kenexa
8.1
User Permissions
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
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IBM Kenexa
7.1
Notifications and Alerts
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IBM Kenexa
8.1
Reporting
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IBM Kenexa
8.0
Pros
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
- EchoSpan was extremely supportive in the initial training portion and is extremely quick to offer support when required.
- Filled our request for customization and were easy to work with.
- Excellent on-line training videos
Administrative Assistant
Cameco CorporationMining & Metals, 1001-5000 employees
IBM Kenexa
- Kenexa allows Boolean key word search within a particular requisition so it makes sifting through a high number of applicants manageable and effective
- Kenexa can be tailored to meet individual business needs. During the time we’ve had Kenexa here I’ve used it in support of a few different business segments and for each the way the system was used to “position” candidate statuses have varied based on the individual need of the business. One example is when interviewing a high volume of applicants internationally, we were able to send qualified applicants through to the “event manager” and it would enable the candidate to select his/her interview date/time based on previously submitted options inputted by our Kenexa users.
- Kenexa allows one to customize and score questions for each open requisition that applicants complete as they apply. The system then sorts applicants according to the score of candidate answers allowing for easy sorting of top qualified candidates.

Verified User
Professional in Human Resources
10,001+ employeesCons
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
- EchoSpan's 360s are completely customizable, so content improvements are up to the user
President
Dattner Consulting, LLCManagement Consulting, 1-10 employees
IBM Kenexa
- BrassRing's application system for candidates is prone to freezing and crashing in the middle of the application causing potential candidates to lose all progress. I filled out the application myself and witnessed these issues first hand, on top of several complaints I received via phone and email from candidates attempting to apply via the BrassRing service. Also, the Parsing system within the application is not capable of pulling any meaningful information out of text documents.
- Each user must be added to each job in order for that job, and the candidates in it, to show up in relevant searches. This becomes a problem when a new team member joins the account and needs access to all of the previous openings just so that they can find candidates already in the system. The account I was working on involved literally hundreds of new openings a month, meaning that any movement of personnel on or off the account would mean having to update potentially thousands of old positions just to allow them to be able to mine the ATS for candidates. I don't see any particular reason why someone with access to the system should have to be given access to each individual job. If a particular position needs to be kept confidential for whatever reason then that individual position should be able to be set to only show to authorized recruiters. The rest of the positions should automatically be searchable by anyone with appropriate access to the ATS to allow for basic level candidate mining and movement.
Research and Sourcing Coordinator
Pontoon SolutionsStaffing and Recruiting, 501-1000 employees
Likelihood to Renew
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool 9.6
Based on 2 answers
Customer support and the cost of the product would be my number one reasons. Customer support is fantastic!
Administrative Assistant
Cameco CorporationMining & Metals, 1001-5000 employees
IBM Kenexa
IBM Kenexa 6.0
Based on 12 answers
I am confident that the Kenexa product will continue to evolve to meet the needs of our business in an ever changing work environment. The affiliation with IBM also plays a factor as we have a long standing successful relationship with IBM products. We will be looking to integrate other Kenexa products in the near future to streamline our HR processes.
Strategic Recruiting & Operations Manager - Global Recruiting
FluorConstruction
Usability
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
IBM Kenexa
IBM Kenexa 7.0
Based on 3 answers
I feel like I am pretty decent with computers and systems. It was fairly easy to use it after about a week or two . But I have seen people struggle with it as well as some people not use it at all. It can be slow at times and not work at times. But Its a fine system.
Recruiting Specialist
Farmers Insurance10,001+ employees
Performance
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool 9.0
Based on 1 answer
The system is easy to use, the Echospan support is fantastic and the cost is very competitive.
Administrative Assistant
Cameco CorporationMining & Metals, 1001-5000 employees
IBM Kenexa
IBM Kenexa 5.0
Based on 1 answer
Just slow for what we are doing here
Recruiting Specialist
Farmers Insurance10,001+ employees
Support Rating
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
IBM Kenexa
IBM Kenexa 1.8
Based on 2 answers
It is a very basic system. It may be OK for entry level positions only. The practice of removing CVs while the recruitment process is ON is disturbing and there is no one to explain or to inform why it is being done. Even a routine mail is not sent to the client/consultant. I am surprised how this system is continuing without too many complaints.
C.E.O
Aon Logic Gates.Human Resources, 11-50 employees
Implementation Rating
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
IBM Kenexa
IBM Kenexa 2.6
Based on 2 answers
We purchased an out of the box solution and that worked well for us.

Verified User
Manager in Human Resources
Pharmaceuticals Company, 5001-10,000 employeesAlternatives Considered
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
Reporting, conciseness and detail.

Verified User
Executive in Human Resources
Information Technology and Services Company, 51-200 employeesIBM Kenexa
SF ATS was not available at the time and Taleo was thought to be too expensive. In retrospect, given the amount of customization and leveraging of other vendor technology for things like analytics I suspect any cost advantage we realized evaporated

Verified User
Project Manager in Information Technology
Food & Beverages Company, 10,001+ employeesReturn on Investment
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
- Improved awareness of employee strengths and weaknesses
Sr. Director - Talent Management
LyondellBasellChemicals, 10,001+ employees
IBM Kenexa
- Kenexa has assisted us in identifying top talent within our target market of applicants.
- Kenexa may exclude potentially good associates that don't test well.
- Kenexa clearly defines specific categories and general notes for training, development, & coaching of associates on areas of opportunity.
Human Resources Field Recruiter
CST Brands, Inc.Retail, 10,001+ employees
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IBM Kenexa
—Pricing Details
EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Tool
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes
Entry-level set up fee?
No
IBM Kenexa
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No