Helios HR Announces 2009 Apollo Awards Winners

Third Annual Awards Program Showcases Best

Reston, VA – June 5, 2009 – Helios HR, an award-winning HR consultancy delivering outsourced HR solutions, announced the winners of the third annual Apollo Awards for 2009. In partnership with SmartCEO magazine, Helios HR received a record number of company nominations, despite a tough economy and increased employer challenges.

"I am continually impressed by the level of commitment that companies are delivering to their employee base," stated Kathy Albarado, president and CEO of Helios HR. "Especially in challenging times, it’s easy to let employee development suffer. These winners, alongside the finalists in their categories, have demonstrated remarkable best practices from which we can all learn."

The Apollo Awards recognize Washington-area organizations that invest in promoting employee development. In working with many progressive organizations in the last 8 years Helios HR decided to recognize those organizations that demonstrate an intentional focus on providing employees the resources to develop and grow professionally.

This year's winners have demonstrated excellence when judged against the following criteria: professional development opportunities made available to employees, how those opportunities are communicated, their performance management process, and the quantifiable impact of their employee development initiatives on the organization.

Helios HR is pleased to announce the 2009 Apollo Award winners:

Emerging Companies:
Arc Aspicio LLC
www.arcaspicio.com

Small Companies:
Métier, Ltd.
www.metier.com

Mid-size Companies:
Beers + Cutler
www.beersandcutler.com

Large Companies:
Edelman (Washington D.C. office)
www.edelman.com

Phoebus Award:
United States Pharmacopeia Convention
www.usp.org

Hercules Award:
B.F. Saul Company Hotel Division
www.bfsaulhotels.com

Award finalists and winners were recognized at a breakfast ceremony on June 5, 2009 at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church. Program sponsors include: Jackson Lewis, The Potomac Companies, Foster, Soltoff & Love, Albo & Oblon, Payroll Network, CT Hellmuth & Associates, the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG), Market Connections, Hinge, CSI, SpeakerBox, the Washington chapter of the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD), NOVA SHRM, Dulles SHRM and Human Resource Association of the National Capital Area.

About Helios HR

Helios HR provides outsourced HR services that optimize your workforce and HR operations. With Helios, you’ll gain a strategic corporate partner with a keen eye on your company’s culture, growth, business strategy and budget. For more information visit us at www.helioshr.com.