Engineering talent shortages continue to challenge Texas employers across manufacturing, energy, construction, technology, and infrastructure. As demand accelerates and competition intensifies, traditional recruiting approaches are no longer enough. In 2026,...

At Burnett Specialists, we love celebrating professionals who consistently bring dedication, adaptability, and excellence to every assignment. This February, we are proud to recognize Aerica Sanders as our Staffing Employee...

Texas has become a national hub for logistics, distribution, and supply chain operations. With major ports, interstate corridors, and population growth driving demand, warehouse and supply chain staffing remains a...

Legal and compliance hiring in Texas is accelerating as organizations navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment. From evolving employment laws and data privacy concerns to heightened enforcement and risk management...

Human resources leadership in Texas is evolving rapidly. As organizations prepare for 2026, HR leaders are being asked to balance agility with compliance in ways they never have before. From...

Executive recruiting in Texas is undergoing a major shift. As companies prepare for long-term growth, leadership pipelines are being redefined to meet new business realities, workforce expectations, and market pressures....

AI recruiting in Texas has evolved far beyond resume screening and keyword matching. In 2026, forward-thinking employers are using predictive analytics to make smarter hiring decisions—anticipating retention risk, improving quality-of-hire,...

Congratulations to Sue Burnett, Founder and President of Burnett Specialists, on her well-deserved induction into the Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) Staffing 100 North America Hall of Fame as part of...

As Texas employers plan for 2026, cost-per-hire has become one of the most closely watched talent acquisition metrics. With labor markets tightening and hiring needs continuing across accounting, IT, legal,...

At Burnett Specialists, we love recognizing professionals who bring dedication, adaptability, and excellence to every assignment. This January, we are proud to celebrate Patricia Wriska as our Staffing Employee of...

Skills-based hiring is becoming one of the most influential workforce trends of 2026. Across Texas, employers are moving away from traditional “degree-first” hiring and shifting toward competency-based models that evaluate...

As Texas employers prepare for 2026, one metric is receiving more scrutiny than ever: time-to-fill. In industries like accounting, IT, and engineering, the speed of hiring now directly impacts productivity,...

Texas employers face growing pressure to hire faster while maintaining quality. With competition high across industries such as accounting, IT, logistics, and light industrial, the ability to reduce time-to-fill is...

Welcome to a new stage of workplace evolution. While remote jobs remain a core part of modern employment, the dynamic has shifted considerably since the initial surge. At Burnett Specialists,...

Remote work has entered its next chapter. What began as an emergency response in 2020 has now matured into “Remote Work 2.0,” a strategic workforce model reshaping how Texas employers...

At Burnett Specialists, we love recognizing professionals who bring dedication, positivity, and reliability to every assignment. This December, we’re proud to celebrate Emmy Amaya as our Staffing Employee of the...

Artificial intelligence is transforming how Texas employers plan, hire, and retain their workforces, and one of the biggest shifts is happening in compensation strategy. As we move toward 2026, AI-driven...

As 2025 winds down, many professionals in Texas are using this time to reflect—and get ahead. The end of the year is the perfect moment to invest in learning new...

If you’re planning your next career move, understanding where the Texas job market is headed can give you a major advantage. As the state’s economy continues to expand, several industries...

First-year turnover is one of the most expensive challenges Texas employers face. When new hires leave within the first 12 months, it impacts productivity, morale, and profitability. The good news?...