BRADENTON, Fla., Aug. 28, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Gevity (Nasdaq:GVHR), which serves as the full-service human resources department for small and mid-sized businesses, today announced it has renewed its contract with oneCARE, a company that brings world-class brands, design and innovation to a new level in the housewares industry. oneCARE, which opted to remain with Gevity after Gevity acquired HR America, is owned by New York-based Protostar Partners, LLC.
"The professional attitude of all of Gevity's representatives was instrumental in our decision to renew our working relationship," said Jim Doyle, senior vice president of marketing for oneCARE. "The transition to Gevity required no extra work and has been very smooth."
By signing with Gevity, oneCARE is solving a number of business problems, including the streamlining of their human resource administration. In working with Gevity, oneCARE will also have the tools available to reduce paperwork and handle their time for human resource functions. "We are truly looking forward to the guidance that Gevity's knowledgeable staff can bring to oneCARE," added Doyle.
oneCARE plans to optimize the benefits of Gevity's solid human resource procedures as Gevity will help them organize and streamline overall processes to become even more efficient in caring for their greatest resources -- their employees. oneCARE was particularly impressed with Gevity's ability to provide on-site human resource consultants at oneCARE's headquarters in Alpharetta as well as its Waynesboro plant.
In addition to Gevity's basic human resource functions, they will also provide oneCARE with the "Gevity Edge" which includes streamlining HR Administration, Optimizing HR Practices and Maximizing People and Performance. Other services of Gevity provided to oneCARE include Equal Employment Opportunity consulting, risk management training and other development programs.
oneCARE, with approximately 400 employees, is headquartered in Alpharetta, Ga., with a manufacturing plant in Waynesboro, Ga. They also have facilities in Charlotte, N.C., and Cincinnati, Ohio.
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 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 www.gevity.com.
About oneCARE
oneCARE was formed in 2007 to harness the strengths of three industry leaders bringing an unparalleled stable of brands in the clothing, home, air, and pet care consumer product categories and world class innovation to the housewares industry. New York-based Protostar Partners, L.L.C. is the control investor of oneCARE. The company is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA. For more information, visit www.onecareco.com.
About Protostar Partners
Protostar Partners is a New York based middle-market leveraged buyout firm focused on acquisitions of standalone companies and portfolios of direct investments. Protostar targets companies ranging from $75 million to $250 million in enterprise value. Protostar's One-Stop Liquidity Solution is a unique offering to the market: in a single transaction, investors can gain liquidity on a broad range of direct investments in buyout or venture capital investments, while at the same time receiving liquidity on fund investments. The firm offers a balanced mix of strategic insight, operational capabilities and financial expertise, and is exclusively focused on building middle-market leaders.