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The Rise of Fractional Executives: A Smarter Way for Growing Companies to Access Top Talent

As small and mid-sized companies continue to scale, one challenge remains consistent: how to access experienced leadership without taking on the full cost of a full-time executive.  That’s where fractional...
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AI Recruiting Beyond Screening: Predictive Analytics for Texas Employers

Artificial intelligence has already transformed recruiting by automating resume screening and candidate sourcing. But for Texas employers preparing for 2026 and beyond, AI’s biggest impact is happening beyond screening. Predictive...
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Automation in HR: Practical Ways Texas Companies Cut Time-to-Fill

Hiring speed has become a major competitive advantage for Texas employers. With strong economic growth across industries like accounting, IT, logistics, healthcare, and professional services, companies are competing for the...
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Administrative Staffing in Texas: Why Flexibility Is the New Competitive Advantage

Administrative staffing in Texas is undergoing a major shift. As businesses adapt to changing work models, fluctuating workloads, and evolving employee expectations, flexibility has become a critical competitive advantage. In...
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Brandon Sisakda Named Burnett Specialists’ March 2026 Staffing Employee of the Month

At Burnett Specialists, we love celebrating professionals who consistently demonstrate dedication, adaptability, and excellence in their work. This March, we are proud to recognize Brandon Sisakda as our Staffing Employee...
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Candidate Testimonial – Sr. Communications Specialist – Temp Placement

"Solid, professional recruiters. Morgan Hayes was amazing. What I respected and appreciated the most was her transparency and professionalism. I truly felt she was working on behalf of the client...
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Sales Recruiting in Texas: How AI Is Helping Identify High-Performing Candidates

Sales recruiting in Texas has become increasingly competitive as companies race to grow revenue in fast-moving markets. From SaaS and professional services to manufacturing and logistics, employers are under pressure...
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Convention Staffing Trends in Texas: How Events Are Reshaping Workforce Needs

Texas has become a national destination for conventions, conferences, sporting events, and large-scale special projects. From Houston and Dallas to Austin and San Antonio, the growth of tourism, professional events,...
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Recruiting for Accounting Roles in Texas: How Automation Is Changing Job Descriptions

Accounting roles in Texas are evolving rapidly. As automation, AI, and advanced financial systems become standard, employers are rethinking what they need from accounting professionals, and how they describe those...
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Engineering Talent Shortages in Texas: Creative Recruiting Strategies for 2026

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,...
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Burnett Specialists Names Aerica Sanders as February Staffing Employee of the Month 🎉

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...
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Warehouse and Supply Chain Staffing in Texas: Meeting Demand in an Automated World

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...
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Legal and Compliance Hiring in Texas: What’s Driving Demand in 2026

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...
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Human Resources Leadership in Texas: Building Agile, Compliant Teams for 2026

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...
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Recruiting for Executive Roles in Texas: Why Leadership Pipelines Are Changing

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....
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AI Recruiting Beyond Screening: How Texas Employers Are Using Predictive Analytics

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,...
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Sue Burnett Named to SIA Staffing 100 Hall of Fame

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...
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Cost-Per-Hire Benchmarks for Texas Employers in 2026: What’s Changing?

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,...
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Burnett Specialists Names Patricia Wriska as January Staffing Employee of the Month

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...
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