The Apollo Awards

There’s a great new award out there for DC area companies recognizing employee growth and development. Helios HR announced the 2007 Apollo Awards recognizing companies who promote a continuous learning environment as apart of its culture. Deadline for nominations is April 26^th. Award winners will be recognized at a breakfast ceremony June 8^th in Tysons.

Helios HR President Kathy Albarado says it’s not enough to offer attractive benefit packages and flexible work hours, to attract and retain top talent, organizations must commit to offer meaningful career experiences as well.

I wish there were more companies I worked for in the past that offered meaningful career experiences. I don’t know any of my previous employers that ever looked at it that way.

Judges for the 2007 Apollo Awards include Sharon Armstrong, author of Stress Free Performance Appraisals, Tim Burn, editor of SmartCEO Magazine, Robert Carr, Chief Professional and Business Development Officer of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Dolores Esser, Commissioner of the Virginia Employment Commission.

These judges will recognize companies that go the extra mile. If interested, visit http://helioshr.com/2007-apollo-awards.php for more information and to apply.