Helios HR Acquires Key Competitor Two of the Region’s Leading HR Outsourcing Firms Combine to Form Next Generation HR Solutions Provider

Helios HR and Workforce Learning Partner to Offer Cohort Learning Program Six Month Training Program Provides Targeted Learning Opportunities Allowing Businesses to Build Strong Management Teams

McLEAN, VIRGINIA (June 8, 2006) – Kathy Albarado, President of Helios HR based in Reston, VA, was granted the 2006 HR Leadership Award for Community Service/Corporate Social Responsibility. In addition to participating in community support for local charities such as The March of Dimes, Reston Interfaith, Northern Virginia Family Services, and The House of Ruth, Ms. Albarado has been active in a leadership capacity in a number of professional associations to include Women in Technology, the Northern Virginia Employer Advisory Committee and the Society for Human Resource Management.

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA (May 19, 2006) – Kathy Albarado, President of Helios HR based in Reston, VA, was granted the President’s Award by Women in Technology (WIT). The President’s Award is given to those active WIT members who demonstrate exemplary commitment and support to the organization.

President Kathy Albarado chooses Helios HR and tagline “Energizing Your Workforce” to reflect company’s focus