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Taleo Corporation, a provider of on-demand talent solutions, has announced that it has formed a partnership with Corvirtus, a provider of pre-employment assessments for customer-focused organizations.

Under the new partnership, small to medium businesses using Taleo Business Edition will be able to access Corvirtus’ assessments.

The Corvirtus assessments are directly built into the Taleo Business Edition applicant workflow. Assessments provided include offerings for both hourly and management positions and have been developed and validated across numerous industries including retail, hospitality, hotel, and restaurants. The assessments are now available in both English and Spanish.

Jason Blessing, Group Vice President and General Manager of Taleo Business Edition, said, “Our partnership with Corvirtus allows us to offer best-of-breed assessment services to our retail customer base, underscoring our commitment to deliver industry specific solutions. This offering is also another great showcase of our open, standards based platform which allows us to seamlessly integrate complimentary partner offerings, directly into our workflow.”

David Hyatt, President and Partner of Corvirtus, said, “We are excited to be joining forces with Taleo Business Edition to deliver our assessments as part of a convenient and cost-effective system. Our partnership will combine the ease of use and accessibility of Taleo’s Business Edition platform with the mission critical candidate selection capabilities of our assessments. Together, our tools make it possible for businesses of any size to hire candidates who are passionate about customer service and who are willing and able to deliver a consistent and compelling customer experience. Implementing this solution will create a competitive advantage for any business that values their customers’ experience and revolutionize how organizations select and keep their best people.”

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