Apex Systems Wins Skillsoft Innovation Award for Excellence in Learning

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

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 among 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 Apex Systems

Apex Systems combines with parent company On Assignment to be the 2^nd 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 more than 9,500 contractors currently placed in companies throughout the U.S. and Canada. To learn more, visit www.apexsystemsinc.com.

About On Assignment

On Assignment, Inc. ASGN, is a leading global provider of in-demand, skilled professionals in the growing technology, life sciences and creative sectors, where quality people are the key to success. The Company goes beyond matching résumés with job descriptions to match people they know into positions they understand for temporary, contract-to-hire, and direct hire assignments. Clients recognize On Assignment for its quality candidates, quick response, and successful assignments. Professionals think of On Assignment as a career-building partner with the depth and breadth of experience to help them reach their goals.

On Assignment, which is based in Calabasas, California, was founded in 1985 and went public in 1992. The Company has a network of branch offices throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe. To learn more, visit http://www.onassignment.com.

About Skillsoft

Skillsoft is the global leader in eLearning. We train more professionals than any other company in the world. We are trusted by the world's leading organizations, including 65% of the Fortune 500. At Skillsoft, we believe that knowledge is the fuel for innovation and innovation is the fuel for business growth.

Our 100,000+ courses, videos and books are accessed over 130 million times every month, in 160 countries and 29 languages. With 100% cloud access, anytime, anywhere. Our key product areas are in Business Skills, IT Skills, Digital Skills and Compliance.

Since we began in 1998, we have trained over 400 million users and one billion learning materials. Find out how we can help you lead a culture of innovation.
www.skillsoft.com

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.

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