BRADENTON, Fla., Feb. 2, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Gevity (Nasdaq:GVHR), which serves as the full-service human resources department for small and mid-sized businesses, announced today that CEO Erik Vonk has been designated as a member of the 2007 HRO Today magazine Superstars. Vonk was named among a select group of human resource industry leaders spearheading this $60 billion HR industry. According to the publication, Vonk was chosen as he represents a select group of 'providers who helped buyers everywhere discover the benefits of outsourcing.'
The fifth annual HRO Superstars award recognizes providers, buyers, advisors, and others involved in moving the HR industry forward. Recipients of the award are handpicked by editors of HRO Today magazine. Other top superstars recognized include Bill MacGowan from Sun Microsystems, Randy Ross from Best Buy and Mirian Graddick-Weir from AT&T.
Erik Vonk has been chairman and CEO of Gevity since April 2002. He led the company's successful transformation from a professional employer organization to a leader in the HR industry. During this time, the company accelerated its operating income by more than 1000%. Vonk also serves on the Board of Danka Business Systems PLC and CBRL Group, Inc.
"It is an honor to be recognized as an HRO superstar and to lead a company focused on business solutions that maximize the value of people in an organization," said Gevity CEO Erik Vonk. "This award also validates the work Gevity performs everyday for its clients by putting people first."
Founded in Bradenton, FL, Gevity provides comprehensive employment management solutions to help clients improve profits, sales and customer satisfaction through superior people management practices.
About Gevity
Thousands of small and mid-sized businesses nationwide leverage the flexibility and scalability of Gevity's human resources (HR) solution to help them maximize the return on investment in their people. Essentially, Gevity (Nasdaq:GVHR) serves as the full-service HR department for these businesses, providing each employee with support previously only available at much larger companies. Gevity delivers the Gevity Edge(tm), a comprehensive solution comprised of innovative management and administration services, helping employers to streamline HR administration, optimize HR practices, and maximize people and performance. This solution enables both businesses and their employees to achieve their full potential, giving them an edge over competitors. Gevity's unique approach features Gevity OnSite(tm) -- experienced HR Consultants based in local markets backed by nationwide resources and easy-to-use technology, including Gevity OnLine(tm) and Gevity OnCall(tm). For more information, call 1.800.2GEVITY (1.800.243.8489) or visit gevity.com.