HOUSTON, Oct. 1, 2008—Achilles Group, an Houston-based HR firm, was featured by the Houston Business Journal as one of the fastest growing companies in Houston.

Achilles Group, which becomes the HR director for small and medium sized businesses, was recognized by the Houston Business Journal as the 28th fastest-growing business in the city. The Fast 100, which identifies the city's fastest-growing private companies, is featured in a special section of the issue of the Houston Business Journal, dated Sept. 26, 2008.

"We’re thrilled to once again be recognized as one of Houston’s fastest growing companies. Our growth is a reflection of company’s desires to outsource and receive Fortune 500 HR expertise for half the cost of having an internal HR department,” said Garry Meier, Chairman of the board and President of Achilles Group.  

The Houston Business Journal Fast 100 ranks companies based on growth over the past two years. Achilles Group was ranked #27 on the Houston Fast 100 in 2007, with 115 percent growth between 2004-2006.

About Achilles Group
Achilles Group (www.achillesgroup.com) becomes the HR Director for small and mid-sized businesses with 25-2,000 employees. Through a shared-services model Achilles provides human capital expertise for about half the cost of hiring an internal HR director. Typical clients include executives looking for an alternative to building an HR department and companies outgrowing their current HR capabilities. Started in 2002, Achilles Group provides performance-driven HR services in support of business goals for more than 17,000 client employees in over 30 states.