A Apex Systems Named as a Proven Performer for 2017 by ZeroChaos

RICHMOND, VA – June 16, 2017 – Apex Systems, an IT staffing and services company, is proud to announce it was recognized as a Proven Performer for 2017 by ZeroChaos, a global contingent workforce solutions company.

“Apex and ZeroChaos have built a strong partnership based on providing the highest level of service and support for our clients’ managed service programs,” said Shawn Handley, SVP of Business Development at Apex Systems. “Being named to the ZeroChaos Proven Performer list for another year is an honor and emphasizes our shared goal of helping our clients and their MSPs.”

“Our Proven Performers Program has grown into a community of strong-performing suppliers who are as invested in our customers’ success as we are,” says Karen Maarouf, vice president of supplier engagement for ZeroChaos. “This program is a win all the way around. Suppliers benefit from dedicated support and additional visibility; our program management teams benefit because they have suppliers who are committed to success; and our customers benefit because they get the best talent at fair market rates.”

ZeroChaos determined their Proven Performers by evaluating participation analytics, cycle times, talent quality, program compliance, and service provided within the U.S.

About ZeroChaos
ZeroChaos is a global provider of workforce management solutions that help organizations achieve greater management and financial control of their workforce and talent supply chains. ZeroChaos' award-winning solutions, including its vendor-neutral Managed Services Program, enable procurement and human resources to improve visibility into contingent labor spend and talent pools, effectively manage and optimize contingent workforce program performance, and mitigate risks. Headquartered in Orlando, ZeroChaos has global operations in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. For more information visit www.zerochaos.com, follow on Twitter @ZeroChaos, or connect with ZeroChaos on LinkedIn.

Apex Systems Wins 2017 Bullseye Award for Staffing Innovation: Most Innovative Use of Technology from Bullhorn, Inc. and ClearEdge Marketing

RICHMOND, VA – June 14, 2017 – Apex Systems and Apex Life Sciences, leading staffing and services companies and divisions of On Assignment, Inc. (NYSE: ASGN), are proud to announce that Bullhorn, Inc. and ClearEdge Marketing selected them as the winner of the 2017 Bullseye Award for Staffing Innovation: Most Innovative Use of Technology. The award was received during the Engage 2017 conference in Boston.

“We are proud of our strong relationship with Bullhorn and to be recognized as inaugural winners of the Bullseye Award for the Most Innovative Use of Technology,” said Rob Waddell, CIO. “In the eight years that Apex and Bullhorn have worked together, we have built upon the existing platform and leveraged partner integrations to develop great solutions for accelerating our business. In addition, the Bullhorn application has enabled us to have one cloud platform to keep our operations connected and to support our expansion across North America.”

“Having the right partners to support our current needs and future growth are keys to our success,” said Rand Blazer, President. “Receiving the Bullseye Award for the Most Innovative Use of Technology is an honor and demonstrates our continued shared goal of using the best technology to take our business to the next level.”

“We are excited to partner with Apex as they innovatively embrace new technology and maximize existing tools to set their company apart in the staffing industry,” said Gordon Burnes, CMO of Bullhorn. “Bullhorn operates on customer feedback with the goal of bringing the best technology to our customers. Our strong relationship with Apex is an excellent example of how customer input has led to the development of new products to support the staffing industry.”

Apex was one of four companies chosen as finalists for the Bullseye Award for Staffing Innovation: Most Innovative Use of Technology. Bullhorn and ClearEdge Marketing selected Apex as the top company based on the implementation of a series of projects that pioneered innovative technologies.

About Apex Systems
Apex Systems combines with parent company On Assignment to be the 2nd largest IT staffing and services firm in the U.S. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Glen Allen, Virginia, Apex utilizes specialized technology and industry practice groups to deliver the most talented and qualified technical professionals to clients within all major industries. Apex has a presence in over 60 markets across North America with contractors currently placed in companies throughout the U.S. and Canada. To learn more, visit www.apexsystems.com. (NYSE: ASGN)

About Apex Life Sciences
Apex Life Sciences, a division of On Assignment, has provided skilled scientific, engineering, and clinical research professionals to their clients since 1985. Apex Life Sciences offers contract, contract-to-hire and direct hire placement services throughout the U.S. and Canada for all organizational levels, from PhDs and senior managers to people just starting their careers. Apex Life Sciences has a presence in more than 35 markets across North America. To learn more, visit www.apexlifesciences.com. (NYSE: ASGN)

About Bullhorn
Bullhorn is the global leader in CRM and operations software for the staffing industry. More than 7,000 staffing companies rely on Bullhorn’s cloud-based platform to drive sales, build relationships, and power their recruitment processes from end to end. Headquartered in Boston, with offices around the world, Bullhorn employs more than 600 people globally. The company is founder-led and backed by Vista Equity Partners. To learn more, visit www.bullhorn.com or follow @Bullhorn on Twitter.

Apex Systems Earns Recognition for Supplier Excellence at the Agile-1 Fifth Annual US Customer Forum

RICHMOND, VA – May 25, 2017 – Apex Systems, an IT staffing and services company, is proud to announce that it was recognized by Agile-1 with the Silver Award (Large Business) - Apex Systems / Apex Life Sciences as part of the company’s Supplier Excellence Awards. The award was received during the 2017 Agile-1 US Customer Forum and Supplier Excellence Summit held at the Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel in Rosemont, IL.

“It is an honor to be included on the list of 14 valued suppliers recognized at the Supplier Excellence Awards,” said Rand Blazer, President. “Receiving this recognition from Agile-1 five years in a row is important to us as it shows how our partnership continues to get stronger and our focus remains unwaveringly on providing excellent workforce solutions for our clients.”

“To deliver the award-winning workforce management solutions that Agile-1 is known for, our team relies on our supplier partners like Apex Systems for access to high-quality talent in a wide range of skill sets and geographies.” said Peter Carvalho, President of Agile-1. “We are proud to recognize their consistent hard work, dedication and unwavering commitment to excellence.”

Jaideep Majumdar, Associate Vice President of Agile-1, is enthusiastic about the on-going partnerships Agile-1 has built with their suppliers. “Through our unique supplier management program, Agile-1 strives to connect, build, and foster strong relationships with our suppliers. By doing so, we have created a high-performing supply base that is able to support our client programs while incentivizing other suppliers to expand their services with other Agile-1 programs, both domestic and global. Recognizing our ‘Best of the Best’ suppliers is just one more way Agile-1’s is able to deliver a competitive, value based, total supply chain solution to our clients.”



About Agile-1
Agile-1 solves workforce challenges by combining innovative technologies and programs with experienced industry professionals to deliver a suite of total workforce solutions. We maximize the value of your workforce by decreasing liability and overhead. Workforce challenges. Solved.

Apex Systems and Apex Life Sciences Named Winners of the Greater Richmond Area 2017 Top Workplaces Award by the Richmond Times Dispatch

RICHMOND, VA – May 12, 2017 – Apex Systems and Apex Life Sciences, leading staffing and services companies, are proud to announce they were named winners of the Greater Richmond Area 2017 Top Workplaces Award by the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

“The Richmond region has been our headquarters for over 20 years due to its strong workforce and great business community,” said Rand Blazer, President. “Our team members are the keys to our success and we are proud that they recognized our company as a Top Workplace. They constantly demonstrate their commitment to making a difference in the community by furthering our mission of developing solutions and matching top quality resources to meet our clients’ technical and life science resource needs.”

“The Top Workplaces award is not a popularity contest. And oftentimes, people assume it’s all about fancy perks and benefits.” says Doug Claffey, CEO of WorkplaceDynamics. “But to be a Top Workplace, organizations must meet our strict standards for organizational health. And who better to ask about work life than the people who live the culture every day—the employees. Time and time again, our research has proven that what’s most important to them is a strong belief in where the organization is headed, how it’s going to get there, and the feeling that everyone is in it together. Claffey adds, “Without this sense of connection, an organization doesn’t have a shot at being named a Top Workplace.”

The Top Workplaces lists are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by WorkplaceDynamics, LLC, a leading research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement. Several aspects of workplace culture were measured, including Alignment, Execution, and Connection, just to name a few.

Visit the Richmond Times-Dispatch website for more information and to view the full list of winners: http://www.richmond.com/business/local/top-workplaces

Apex Systems Wins Inavero's 2017 Best of Staffing^® Client and Talent Awards

RICHMOND, VA – February 16, 2017 – Apex Systems, a leading technology staffing and services firm announced today they have won Inavero’s Best of Staffing® Client Diamond Award and Best of Staffing Talent Award for providing superior service to their clients and job seekers.

Presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, Inavero’s Best of Staffing winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based completely on the ratings given to them by their clients and the permanent and temporary employees they’ve helped find jobs. On average, clients of winning agencies are 2.5 times more likely to be completely satisfied and talent of winning agencies are 3.6 times more likely to be completely satisfied with the services provided compared to those working with non-winning agencies. Award winners make up less than two percent of all staffing agencies in the U.S. and Canada.

“Being recognized for providing top service to our clients and contract team members is an honor,” said Apex Systems President Rand Blazer. “For over 20 years, we have dedicated ourselves to providing solutions for our clients and matching top technical talent to great companies across the United States and Canada. Our business is built on strong partnerships with our clients and contract team members and their feedback is key as we shape strategies to meet their needs. We are proud to be recognized on the Best of Staffing lists.”

Some of the comments offered by our clients and talent include:

• “Apex understands my organization and the challenges that it brings, and always provides candidates that "fit." They follow up on a consistent basis to get updates, feedback and data points. They are truly a partner and go above and beyond when we have staffing needs.” Client comment


• “Apex has been very good to work with. They took the time to understand our needs and find the best candidates to fit our needs.” Client comment


• “Great experience with Apex. Very professional organization and attentive to their employees.” Talent comment


• “I feel Apex representatives did a great job in representing me and I am thoroughly enjoying this contract.” Talent comment

Inavero’s complete Best of Staffing list can be viewed at www.bestofstaffing.com. For more information about Inavero, visit www.inavero.com.

Apex Systems Wins Top 5 Elite Award from TAPFIN

RICHMOND, VA – January 20, 2017 – Apex Systems, a leading IT staffing and services company, is proud to announce that the company received a TAPFIN Top 5 Elite Award for 2016.

“Apex and TAPFIN have worked together for many years and our strong partnership is based on a shared commitment to provide the best resources and solutions for our clients,” said Rand Blazer, President of Apex Systems. “We are honored that TAPFIN team members selected Apex as a Top 5 Elite Partner and look forward to an even stronger partnership as we support their Managed Service Programs.”

“TAPFIN is committed to building strong vendor partnerships as they are critical and integral to the overall success of our Managed Service Programs,” noted Jamiel S. Saliba, Vice President/General Manager of TAPFIN Global. “Our vendor management and program operations teams provided valuable feedback on the overall partnership and performance of each supplier which directly impacted the final selection. Congratulations to Apex Systems and all of the winning firms on this fantastic achievement.”

Partners were rated by TAPFIN team members on characteristics like strategic engagement, responsive and reliable service, support of multiple client programs and participation in supplier summits and committees. Of the more than 2,000 U.S. suppliers in TAPFIN’s partnership network, 50 have been recognized as Elite and Premier partners, with the five best performers receiving a TAPFIN Top 5 Elite Award.

Apex Systems Launches a New Digital Enterprise Solutions Practice

RICHMOND, VA – August 25, 2016– Apex Systems, an IT staffing and services company, recently announced the launch of a skill expertise practice focused on solutions and support for clients’ digital initiatives.

The newly defined Digital Enterprise Solutions Team comprises leaders, account managers, recruiters, and support teams working in concert to help clients build strong IT strategies, find critical resources, enhance existing programs, and embracing cutting edge solutions.

“Apex has over 20 years of experience providing top-level talent and solutions to meet the technical and digital needs of our clients,” notes Jason Tootell, Executive Vice President of Digital Solutions. “We developed our new Digital Enterprise Solutions group as a way to focus on the specific requirements necessary to support our client’s digital transformations.”

Apex’s Digital Enterprise Solutions Team supports clients across all industries and technology landscapes throughout the United States and Canada. The Team follows trends and engages with digital thought leaders to stay at the forefront of the quickly evolving digital landscape.

“Apex is a digital company and we believe we are at the forefront of the digital movement,” said Rand Blazer, President of Apex Systems. “We developed our new solution based partly on our own company’s experience transforming our business to meet the needs of the digital world.”

The Digital Enterprise Solutions Team will be led by Darin Stevenson and Jason Tootell. As Digital Enterprise Solutions Practice Director, Stevenson will leverage his 10 years of technical and digital experience to provide oversight and guidance for all digital projects. Tootell will guide the solutions and value added teams.

For more information on Apex’s Digital Enterprise Solutions, please visit the digital page on our website.

Apex Systems Named as a Proven Performer for 2016 by ZeroChaos

RICHMOND, VA – August 3, 2016– Apex Systems, an IT staffing and services company, is proud to announce it was recognized as a Proven Performer for 2016 by ZeroChaos, a global contingent workforce solutions company.

“It is an honor to be included on the ZeroChaos Proven Performer list and it supports our shared commitment to excellent customer service and support for our clients’ managed service programs,” said Shawn Handley, SVP of Business Development at Apex Systems. “Our strong partnership with ZeroChaos enables us to provide the best support for our clients and their MSPs.”

ZeroChaos determined their Proven Performers by evaluating participation analytics, cycle times, talent quality, program compliance, and service provided within the U.S.

Find more information about the ZeroChaos Proven Performer designation and ZeroChaos on their website.

Apex Systems Wins Skillsoft Innovation Award for Excellence in Learning

Apex Systems recognized for Creating an Impact: Extended Enterprise at 2016 Global Skillsoft Perspectives customer conference

RICHMOND, VA – May 31, 2016– Apex Systems, an IT staffing and services company, today announced that it has been honored by Skillsoft as a 2016 Innovation Award winner for demonstrating excellence in Learning. Apex Systems was awarded for delivering outstanding business results using learning and talent solutions from Skillsoft during a ceremony at the 2016 Global Skillsoft Perspectives user conference at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

“This recognition is a huge compliment to Apex on our ability to deliver continuous development opportunities to all of our employees in a cost effective and convenient, user friendly format,” noted Michele McCauley, SVP of Human Resources. “Apex continually strives for excellence in all of our people development programs and we are honored to receive this award amongst so many innovative companies. Each year our talent development leaders look forward to the Skillsoft Perspectives Conference as a way to network with other professionals in the field and review our strategy and tools.”

“This year’s Innovation Award winners are not only transforming their organizational culture, but setting the pace for how learning, talent and workforce management contribute to overall business success,” said Bill Donoghue, CEO at Skillsoft. “Skillsoft and SumTotal are proud to collaborate with our customers to make their forward-looking vision and values into tangible business outcomes.”

Perspectives 2016 brought together 1,200 HR professionals and industry experts from organizations around the world to share insights on how to improve organizational performance by improving the performance of an organization’s people. The awards were judged by an independent panel of thought leaders including subject matter experts and analysts at IDC, Bersin by Deloitte, Brandon Hall Group, the Center for Talent Reporting, Aptitude Research, Laci Loew & Company, Human Capital Media, Elearning! Magazine,Training Industry, and Skillsoft and SumTotal.

For more information on the 2016 Innovation Award winners, please visit http://perspectives.skillsoft.com/2016/awards.html.

About Skillsoft
Skillsoft is the global leader in eLearning. They train more professionals than any other company in the world. Skillsoft is trusted by the world’s leading organizations, including 65% of the Fortune 500. Their 100,000+ courses, videos and books are accessed over 130 million times every month, in 160 countries and 29 languages. Skillsoft's cloud-based resources are focused on Business Skills, IT Skills, Digital Skills and Compliance. Since they began in 1998, they have trained over 400 million users. Visit www.skillsoft.com for more information.

About SumTotal Systems
SumTotal Systems, LLC, a Skillsoft company and a leading provider of integrated HR solutions, is increasing the performance of some of the world’s most successful organizations. SumTotal’s people-focused Talent Expansion® applications, available on premise and in the cloud, enable contextual, just-in-time development designed to help organizations discover, develop and unleash the hidden potential within their workforce and business ecosystem. Today, more than 3,500 organizations, including several of Fortune’s “Best Places to Work,” rely on SumTotal’s award winning solutions to empower their employees. Follow @SumTotalSystems at twitter.com/sumtotalsystems and on Facebook at facebook.com/SumTotal.Systems for more learning and talent management tips and perspectives.

Skillsoft, the Skillsoft logo, Skillport, SkillChoice, Books24x7, and learning-centric Talent Expansion are a partial listing of the trademarks or registered trademarks of Skillsoft Ireland Limited in the United States and certain other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

​Apex Systems Earns Recognition for Supplier Excellence at the Agile•1 Fourth Annual US Customer Forum

 
RICHMOND, VA – MAY 16, 2016 – Apex Systems, an IT staffing and services company, is proud to announce that it was recognized by Agile-1 with the Silver Award as part of the company’s Supplier Excellence Awards. The award was received during the 2016 Agile-1 US Customer Forum and Supplier Excellence Summit which took place in Atlanta, Georgia.

“We are proud to be one of the 14 valued suppliers who were honored at the Supplier Excellence Awards,” noted Shawn Handley, SVP of Business Development. “It is an honor to be recognized by Agile-1 for the fourth year in a row. We value our strong partnership with Agile-1 and how it supports our shared commitment of providing excellent workforce solutions for our clients.”
 
"Our supplier management program is constantly evolving to ensure that our clients enjoy a healthy, competitive supply base that is aligned with their business objectives and growth strategies," said Peter Carvalho, President of Agile-1. He notes Apex Systems and the other winning companies “go above and beyond expectations in the areas of cost, quality and service to stand out as the best of the best in the staffing world."
 
Award winners were scored and selected based on overall performance, feedback from on-site teams and ease of engagement. Performance ratings were obtained from data collected through satisfaction surveys.

About Agile-1
Agile-1’s consultative approach solves workforce challenges by combining innovative talent procurement technologies and programs, with experienced industry professionals to deliver a suite of total workforce solutions. We maximize the value of our customers’ workforce, decreasing liability and overhead associated with human capital management. Workforce challenges. Solved.

Apex Systems Wins Inavero’s Best of Staffing® Client Diamond Award

 
RICHMOND, VA – FEBRUARY 18, 2016 – Apex Systems has announced it has earned Inavero’s 2015 Best of Staffing® Client Diamond Award after winning the Best of Staffing Client Award at least five years in a row for providing superior service to their clients.
 
Presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, Inavero’s Best of Staffing Client Diamond winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based completely on the ratings given to them by their clients. Best of Staffing Award winners have client satisfaction scores more than three times higher than the industry average, with just 22% of 2016 Best of Staffing winners earning the Diamond Award distinction.

“We are proud to receive this recognition for a fifth year in a row and to be included on such an elite list of staffing companies.” Apex Systems President, Rand Blazer said. “Apex is committed to providing the best service, solutions and resources to our clients. Client feedback is immensely important to ensure our company goals align with the needs of our clients and talent. Recognition from our clients is truly appreciated and helps us determine we are meeting their needs.”

The survey, which was based on Net Promoter Score (NPS) methodology, asked clients to rank their relationship with Apex Systems on a scale of 1-10. A score of 9 or 10 indicates the client has a positive relationship with the company and is likely to recommend them to colleagues. Apex Systems received satisfaction ratings of 9 or 10 from 64 percent of their clients, significantly higher than the industry’s average of 32 percent. Some of the comments offered by clients include:

• "Quick response; willingness to work within other company's processes and parameters; solid candidates; communicative and responsive."
• "Excellent engagement and account management."
• "Apex recruiters know how to find good talent. They are very good at screening candidates and staying on top of opportunities."
• The process was easy and efficient. I hired more people with less resumes."
   

Inavero’s complete Best of Staffing list can be viewed at www.bestofstaffing.com. For more information about Inavero, visit www.inavero.com.

About Inavero
Inavero administers more staffing agency client and talent satisfaction surveys than any other firm in the world. Inavero’s team reports on over 1.2 million satisfaction surveys from staffing agency clients and talent each year and the company serves as the American Staffing Association’s exclusive service quality partner.

About Inavero’s Best of Staffing Inavero’s Best of Staffing® Award is the only award in the U.S. and Canada that recognizes staffing agencies that have proven superior service quality based completely on the ratings given to them by their clients and job candidates. Award winners are showcased by city and area of expertise on BestofStaffing.com – an online resource for hiring professionals and job seekers to find the best staffing agencies to call when they are in need.

Apex Systems Wins Partner of the Year from TAPFIN

RICHMOND, VA – February 9, 2016– Apex Systems, a leading IT staffing and services company, is proud to announce that the company won the TAPFIN Partner of the Year Award for 2015. Apex was also recognized as a TAPFIN Elite Partner for 2015, which places the company in the top 20 vendors of those evaluated during the year.

“Apex and TAPFIN have built a strong partnership based on our shared commitment of providing the best services and resources for our clients,” noted Shawn Handley, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Apex. “It is an honor to be recognized by TAPFIN for our efforts and we look forward to an even stronger future supporting their Managed Service Programs.”

“This award is reflective of Apex’s incredible achievements supporting TAPFIN U.S. client programs in 2015, and designates Apex as the overall top performing supplier,” said Jamiel Saliba, Vice President of Global Operations at TAPFIN. “Apex demonstrated its commitment by also cultivating strong relationships with the TAPFIN team and being a dedicated partner.”

The TAPFIN Partner of the Year Award was based on evaluation of key components, including meeting a threshold of overall U.S. spending and outstanding overall requisition fill ratio reviewed in seven categories. In addition, the MVP and Operations teams provided valuable feedback on strategic partnership traits for each supplier. The TAPFIN Elite Partner recognition is based on the hard work and dedication of individuals within an organization. Apex is recognized as one of the top 20 vendors of all those evaluated during the year.

Apex Systems Recognized as Category Leader by KLAS

RICHMOND, VA – February 1, 2016– Apex Systems, a leading IT staffing and services company, is proud to announce that the company has been recognized as a KLAS Category Leader for Go-Live Support. The award was announced in the 2015/2016 Best in KLAS: Software & Services report.

The award recognizes vendors who provided the best resources and support to healthcare companies, enabling them to deliver better patient care. With this Category Leader award, KLAS has recognized Apex Systems for being the number one, top-ranked firm for Go-Live Support in 2015/2016.

“At Apex, our goal is to provide the best resources and support in the industry,” said Rand Blazer, President of Apex Systems. “It is an honor to be named as a KLAS Category Leader as it shows our clients view us as the premier partner to meet their needs.”

Adam Gale, KLAS CEO and president noted in a statement “as healthcare continues to evolve, it is imperative that we seek innovation and constantly address the needs of a shifting market. The Best in KLAS and Category Leader winners are the ones making the greatest strides within their market segments.”

​Apex Systems Opens New IT Development Center

    
RICHMOND, VA – October 7, 2015 – Apex Systems, an IT Staffing and Services company, is proud to announce the grand opening of a new IT development center in the Dallas region. The Onshore Development Center will support the data services needs of Apex clients and will be located onsite at the Apex Dallas branch.
 
Apex Systems’ Onshore Development Centers are designed to leverage Apex’s world class workforce management solutions and strong technical talent. The Apex team works with clients to build project strategy, to review outsourcing options, and to determine the best solution for the project, focusing on four core areas of service consistency, quality resources, project efficiency and scalability.
 
“Our clients have asked us to support their IT needs by providing onshore resources in an offsite location. The center in Dallas is the first of many Onshore Development Centers as we expand to meet our clients’ goals,” said Rand Blazer, President of Apex Systems. “It is gratifying to help our clients succeed, as well as providing opportunities for local technical professionals.”
 
“Through our Onshore Development Centers, we can partner with clients in any industry to quickly deploy the best talent to support projects and provide long-term support through program and risk management,” said Robin Palmer, Executive Vice President of Consulting Services at Apex Systems. “The Center program enables us to deliver top-level support for our clients by providing the best IT talent in one convenient location and with the latest technology.”
 
For more information about Apex Systems Consulting Services visit our IT Services section.