Horizon Consulting Incorporated Honored as 2011 Helios Apollo Awards Finalist
March 4, 2011 – Horizon Consulting Incorporated announced that it has been named a finalist for the 2011 Helios Apollo Awards, the premier awards program for recognizing employers in the Washington metropolitan region that invest in employee development initiatives that make an impact. Horizon Consulting Incorporated is one of seven finalists in the Emerging Companies category.
"High volume workflow management" is a phrase Horizon coined to describe the more than 40,000 mortgage insurance applications it processes every month for HUD, the in-depth quality control underwriting reviews it conducts for 7,500 additional loans, and much more. Working in such high volume, where both accuracy and timeliness are critical, could potentially be a stressful, pressure-cooker environment that results in employee burnout and high staff turnover. Yet 30% of Horizon’s employees have been with the company for 10 years or more. Horizon believes this is a testimony to the way it values and treats its staff, and the way they interact with each other. Ultimately, employee retention results in better quality service to the clients.
“This year’s finalists stand out as the D.C. region’s best in executing impactful human capital management programs,” said Kathy Albarado, President and CEO, Helios. “We congratulate Horizon Consulting Incorporated on being named a finalist and look forward to coming together in June to celebrate all the finalists.”
Horizon Consulting Incorporated was selected as a finalist by an independent panel for its support of employee development initiatives and its ability to communicate the overall impact of these programs. Specifically, Horizon Consulting Incorporated was evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Employee onboarding process;
- Opportunities for mentoring;
- Innovative programs or opportunities to develop leadership skills through charitable community involvement; and
- The impact of a program(s).
Helios will honor the finalists and announce the winners at the Apollo Awards breakfast ceremony on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at the McLean Hilton in McLean, Va.
For the full list of finalists and event registration information, please visit http://www.helioshr.com/helios-hr-events/apollo-awards.
About Horizon Consulting Incorporated
Launched in 1994, Horizon is a minority and woman-owned business with a long history of providing successful mission-critical services to government agencies of all sizes. It is a well-established company with a strong corporate culture and an outstanding reputation among its employees, its clients and its vendors. Most of Horizon’s contracts are renewed year after year. For several customers, Horizon has been on the job for over 10 years. It believes this serves as a strong testimony to the way it works and the results it delivers.
About Helios
Helios provides strategic human capital management solutions that drive operational performance and business goals through your most valuable asset – your people. With Helios, you gain a strategic business partner helping implement customized methodologies, processes and solutions that deliver a long-term impact. For more information, visit www.helioshr.com.
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