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8 Administrative and Professional Roles Houston Employers Should Watch in Q3 2026

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August 7, 2026

Eight Administrative and Professional Roles Houston Employers Should Watch in Q3 2026 Houston's employment market continues to show resilience, with hiring activity varying by industry and business function. While sectors such as healthcare, energy, construction, manufacturing, and professional services continue to create opportunities, employers are also adjusting hiring plans based on changing workloads, budgets, and business priorities. Rather than assuming every position faces the same recruiting challenges, employers should focus on roles where evolving responsibilities,...

Is That Candidate Real? A Practical Verification Framework for Texas Employers

August 4, 2026

Is That Candidate Real? A Practical Verification Framework for Texas Employers A polished résumé and confident video interview can create a strong first impression. They do not always confirm that a candidate’s identity, experience, and skills are genuine. Candidate misrepresentation is not new, but the methods are becoming more sophisticated. Employers may encounter fabricated employment histories, altered credentials, proxy interviewers, undisclosed real-time assistance, synthetic identities, or a different person appearing after the offer is accepted....

The Hidden Cost of Slow Hiring Decisions: Why Texas Employers Lose Top Talent

July 31, 2026

The Hidden Cost of Slow Hiring Decisions: Why Texas Employers Lose Top Talent Hiring delays often seem like a minor inconvenience, but they can have significant consequences for business performance. While employers carefully evaluate candidates, seek multiple approvals, or adjust budgets, highly qualified professionals are often considering multiple opportunities and may accept another offer before a decision is made. For Texas employers, where competition for skilled talent remains strong across industries such as manufacturing, energy,...

Building a Resilient Workforce: HR Staffing Strategies for Texas Employers

July 28, 2026

Building a Resilient Workforce: HR Staffing Strategies for Texas Employers Economic shifts do not affect every organization in the same way. One company may be preparing for rapid expansion while another is managing uncertain demand, delayed projects, or tighter operating budgets. In either situation, employers need a workforce that can adjust without sacrificing productivity, service, or hiring quality. That challenge is especially relevant in Texas. The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas projects that employment in...

2026 Hiring Trends Every Texas Employer Should Know

July 24, 2026

The way companies hire is changing faster than it has in decades. According to Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), the global research and advisory firm focused on staffing and workforce solutions, organizations are rethinking how they recruit, develop, and manage talent. While AI dominates many workforce conversations, the bigger story is how successful employers are at combining technology with human expertise to make better hiring decisions. At Burnett Specialists, we're seeing these trends firsthand as we...

Is Your Workforce Plan Storm-Ready? A Hurricane Preparedness Checklist for Texas Employers

July 22, 2026

Is Your Workforce Plan Storm-Ready? A Hurricane Preparedness Checklist for Texas Employers A hurricane does not have to make a direct hit on your office to disrupt your workforce. Flooded roads, power outages, school closures, unreliable Internet service, evacuation decisions, and interrupted vendor operations can affect employees across a wide area. A building may remain undamaged while the people and systems needed to run the business become temporarily unavailable. That makes hurricane preparedness more than...

Workforce Flexibility Without Chaos: Structuring Your Temp-to-Hire Program for Growth

July 21, 2026

Provides CFOs, Business Owners, and Operations Directors with a framework for using temp-to-hire as a risk mitigation and scaling strategy. Examines when temp-to-hire makes financial sense versus direct hire, how to structure conversion criteria, and how to maintain relationships with temporary workers who don't convert. Includes ROI analysis and cost-per-hire comparison relevant to Texas mid-market companies.

School-Based Education Careers: Which Role Is Right for You?

July 21, 2026

School districts rely on a diverse team of licensed professionals to help students learn, communicate, and succeed. While classroom teachers are often the most visible members of a school community, specialists such as School Psychologists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Special Education Teachers play equally important roles in supporting student development. Whether you're already working in education or looking to transition into a school-based setting, understanding how these specialized careers differ can help...

Hiring for Growth: How Texas Startups and Scale-Ups Should Build Their First 50, 100 Person Teams

July 20, 2026

A founder and CEO-focused guide addressing the unique challenge of scaling hiring from early-stage to growth-stage without defaulting to reactive, inefficient recruiting. Covers hiring sequencing, role prioritization, building recruiting infrastructure that scales, avoiding costly hiring mistakes, and how to compete for talent without enterprise-level budgets. Positions hiring discipline as a core business strategy for founders, not just an HR function. Includes practical case studies and benchmarks relevant to fast-growing Texas companies.

Why Am I Not Getting Interviews for Jobs I’m Qualified For?

July 16, 2026

You Meet the Qualifications, So Why Aren't You Getting Interviews? One of the most frustrating parts of a job search is finding a position that appears to be an excellent match for your background, only to submit your application and never hear back. You review the job description and think: I have the required years of experience. I've held this job title before. I've performed these responsibilities successfully. Why wasn't I selected for an interview?...

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Contingent Workforce Strategy: When Direct-Hire Won’t Work and Flexibility Becomes a Competitive Advantage

July 14, 2026

Targeted at talent acquisition directors and operations executives managing large contingent workforce programs across enterprise organizations. This article elevates the contingent staffing conversation from transactional temp work to strategic workforce architecture, covering when contingency is the right call, how to structure programs for cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and scalability. Includes Texas-specific data on contingent workforce trends and how enterprise organizations are using flexibility as a competitive differentiator in 2026.

Supply Chain Staffing in Texas: Meeting Post-Automation Challenges

July 10, 2026

For Directors of Operations and Business Owners managing supply chain teams in Texas distribution hubs. Explores how automation is reshaping supply chain roles—reducing demand for data entry, increasing demand for people who can manage exception handling, supplier relationships, and system oversight. Discusses the shift in candidate profiles, training needs, and how to position supply chain roles as strategic rather than commodity work. Includes wage trends and retention strategies.

Can Recruiters Help Me Change Careers? Understanding the Recruiter’s Role in a Major Career Transition

July 8, 2026

One of the most common questions recruiters hear is: "I really want to change careers. Can you help me?" Whether it's moving from healthcare into oil and gas, education into corporate training, hospitality into human resources, or retail into accounting, many professionals reach a point where they're ready for something new. At Burnett Specialists, we love seeing people grow their careers and pursue new opportunities. Career changes happen every day, and we've worked with many...

Why Your Best Summer Hires Don’t Last Past Labor Day: The 90-Day Turnover Problem

July 7, 2026

Addresses the specific challenge of onboarding quality during high-volume seasonal hiring. Analyzes why employees brought on in June often leave by September, identifies organizational integration gaps, and provides HR Directors and hiring managers with concrete onboarding adjustments that reduce early attrition. Includes data relevant to mid-size Texas companies managing recurring or high-volume hiring cycles.

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2027 Salary Planning Starts Now: Insights for Houston Hiring Managers

July 7, 2026

2027 Salary Planning Starts Now: Insights for Houston Hiring Managers If you are a Houston-based HR Director or CFO, you know the uneasy feeling that arrives every July. Just as the dust settles on mid-year reviews, the looming reality of next year's budget planning begins. You need to secure the talent required for growth without destabilizing your P&L, all while navigating a local labor market that often defies national averages. The challenge isn't just picking...

Texas CPA Recruiting in 2026: Salary, Speed and Regional Hiring Strategies

July 3, 2026

A tactical guide for HR Directors and VPs of Operations managing high-volume accounting hires across Texas. Covers the current shortage of experienced CPAs and bookkeepers, salary benchmarks in Houston and Austin, what top candidates are prioritizing (remote flexibility, career development), and how mid-market employers can differentiate from Big Four competitors. Includes actionable steps for sourcing, vetting, and closing offers faster.

How to Stay Positive During a Long Job Search

July 1, 2026

Job searching can be one of the most emotionally challenging experiences in a professional career. You update your resume. You apply for jobs. You network. You interview. And sometimes, despite your best efforts, progress feels slow. If you've been feeling frustrated, discouraged, or exhausted by your job search, you're not alone. Many highly qualified professionals are experiencing longer job searches than they expected. The good news? A longer search does not mean your career is off track. Why Job Searches Feel More Difficult...

The 90-Day Hiring Window: Why June Hiring Decisions Determine Your Q3, Q4 Productivity

June 30, 2026

A strategic analysis of how hiring decisions made in late May and June directly impact organizational productivity through fall. This piece targets CFOs, COOs, and directors of operations by connecting hiring timing to business outcomes, revenue impact, project delays, team burnout. Addresses the cost of delayed hiring decisions (a proven high-value topic) with specific Texas market data on time-to-productivity and the financial risk of understaffing during peak business seasons.