“We had a tremendous increase in nominations this year,” said Kathy Albarado, President & CEO of Helios HR. “This growth illustrates that even during these tough economic times companies remain dedicated to creating an environment where employees are given the opportunity to learn and develop. We congratulate all of the finalists on their achievement.”
This award honors organizations of all sizes that show marked success in developing an ongoing culture of employee support and development. This includes creating development opportunities for employees, providing the resources for managers and employees to participate in a robust performance management program as well as the quantifiable impact of their employee development initiatives on the organization.
“We are humbled and grateful that Helios HR recognized us as a finalist for the 2009 Apollo Awards,” remarked President & CEO, David B. Baxa. “At VISTAtsi, we remain dedicated to the development of our employees. It is our commitment to continually foster a learning environment that provides each employee the opportunity to continuously grow beyond their current capabilities. It is not only our obligation to our employees– it’s also our commitment to our customers. Our customers have come to expect professional excellence as a hallmark of the VISTAtsi brand. We view it as critical to our continued success as a vibrant growing organization.”
Award finalists and winners will be recognized at a breakfast ceremony on June 5, 2009 from 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, Virginia. Best practices in employee development will also be shared at the event. Program sponsors include: Jackson Lewis, The Potomac Companies, Foster, Soltoff & Love, Albo & Oblon, 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.
A complete list of finalists may be viewed at http://www.helioshr.com/Apollo-Awards.php.
