Monica Barron Named Superstar by HRO Today

DALLAS, February 17, 2009 – Monica Barron, Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO) senior specialist and Vice President of Research at the Everest Research Institute, has been named one of HRO Today magazine’s 2009 HRO Superstars.

Regarding the Superstar honor, HRO Today cited, “These industry giants have been instrumental in helping to make outsourcing a more efficient and useful tool for HR organizations around the world. Whether they are implementing HRO in a new fashion, applying to an innovative approach, delivering excellent service, or helping dispel myths and hype around outsourcing, our 2009 list of Superstars have distinguished themselves through their contributions and practices”

“Monica is a brilliant HRO specialist who is a dedicated advisor to our clients, a great talent to our organization, and a strong thought leader in the industry,” said Eric Simonson, Managing Principal. “She is committed and compassionate about connecting and collaborating with our clients to develop intelligent outsourcing solutions that deliver results.”

Barron has more than 16 years of experience in Human Resources Management, HRIS and HRO from both buyer and supplier perspectives, across a range of industries.

The complete editorial is available in the December 2008 issue of HRO Today.

About Everest Research Institute
Everest Research Institute serves as a central source of independent and objective strategic intelligence, analysis, and actionable insight for leading corporations, suppliers, technology providers, and investors in the global outsourcing and offshoring marketplace.
The Institute addresses both business process and information technology sourcing topics, providing the global outsourcing and offshoring community with information that empowers highly productive, sustainable sourcing strategies and relationships. The Institute’s wealth of knowledge and experience provides unique perspectives into today’s marketplace and the competitive edge required to take advantage of emerging opportunities.
Everest Research Institute is the research arm of the Everest Group (www.everestgrp.com), a global consulting firm with offices in such leading business centers as Dallas, New York, Toronto, London, Amsterdam, New Delhi, Melbourne, and Sydney. Everest Group has earned a worldwide reputation for ongoing innovation as it helps clients achieve maximum value from their operations including sourcing strategy and implementation.
Please visit www.everestresearchinstitute.com for more information.

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