Talent management provider Kenexa has acquired The Ashbourne Group, a supplier of HR and occupational psychology services to businesses in the UK and Ireland for nearly 20 years.

The Ashbourne Group provides a range of behavioral assessment, learning and development products based on government competencies and performance standards.

Andrew Jackson, head of Kenexa Government Solutions, says: “The pressure on the public sector to improve efficiencies in a cost effective manner is leading to a centralised procurement model.

“We believe the combination of The Ashbourne Group’s offerings and public sector reputation with our innovation and proven solutions will offer new solutions for the public sector and help further solidify Kenexa as a preferred supplier to the UK government.”