6/16/2009
Helios HR Announces Métier as 2009 Apollo Award Winner

Métier, Ltd., an innovator in project portfolio management (PPM) software and services, announced today that it has been named a winner in the 2009 Helios HR Apollo Awards. 

The Apollo Awards, presented by Helios HR, recognize Washington-area organizations that promote employee development.  This year's winners 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.

“At Métier, our people are not an asset, they are the company.  It’s our HR program that is the asset.  We do not look at HR as a cost center,” said Sandra Richardson, chief operating officer of Métier.  “It is through employee development that organizations realize value from their HR programs.  That value has effects on their top and bottom line.”

“Métier was identified as an award winner due to their intentional focus on employee development,” said Kathy Albarado, president and CEO of Helios HR. “The judges were especially impressed with the extensive onboarding program implemented by Métier. Métier’s 'boot camp' is an extensive two-week program for all new hires that has proven to enhance employee assimilation and increase employee productivity for new hires. The boot camp helps new team members understand the industry, the company culture and elements for success at the organization. New employees demonstrate what they have learned during the program and at the conclusion.  This ensures that the training is retained and new employees start their career with the tools they need to be successful.”

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

About Métier, Ltd.
Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Métier provides innovative project portfolio management (PPM) solutions that drive project success.  Since 1998, Métier's suite of patented software and award winning services has delivered performance improvements for government agencies and Global 2000 corporations.  Métier is ranked as one of the fastest growing, privately held companies in the U.S. by Inc. Magazine.  For more information about how your organization can workforward, please visit www.metier.com or call 1-877-965-9501.


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