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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,...
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...
Skills-Based Hiring in 2026: How Texas Employers Are Using Competency Models
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...
Time-to-Fill Benchmarks in Texas: What “Fast” Really Means in 2026 for Accounting, IT, and Engineering Roles
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,...
Automation in HR: Practical Ways Texas Companies Are Cutting Time-to-Fill
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...
New Year, New Mentality: The Truth About Remote Jobs in 2026
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,...
The Rise of Remote Work 2.0: How Texas Employers Are Adapting in 2026
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...
Burnett Specialists Celebrates Emmy Amaya – December Staffing Employee of the Month!
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...
AI and Salary Forecasting in Texas: How Technology is Shaping Pay Expectations in 2026
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...
Year-End Upskilling: Courses Texas Professionals Should Take Before 2026
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...
Texas Job Market Outlook 2026: Which Industries Will Grow the Fastest
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...
How Texas Employers Cut First-Year Turnover in Accounting, IT, and Light Industrial
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?...
Planning Ahead: Workforce Strategies Texas Employers Should Finalize Before 2026
As we approach 2026, Texas employers face a rapidly changing talent market shaped by evolving workforce demographics, technology, and skill-demand shifts. To stay competitive, it’s no longer enough to react...
Burnett Specialists Celebrates Charlie Davis III – November Staffing Employee of the Month!
At Burnett Specialists, we are proud to celebrate professionals who bring positivity, dependability, and a strong sense of dedication to every assignment. This November, we’re thrilled to recognize Charlie Davis...
Buyer’s Guide: How to Vet AI Recruiting Tools (Security, Bias, Compliance) in Texas
AI-powered recruiting tools are transforming how companies source, screen, and hire talent. For Texas employers, these solutions can speed up hiring and improve candidate quality. But not all AI tools...
Houston’s Finance Talent Market: How Top Teams Stay Stable
Houston’s Finance Market Is Moving Fast Local finance leaders are facing an unusual mix of high demand and limited availability of experienced talent. Senior accountants and analysts have multiple offers...
Audit Season Pressure Test: Will Your Team Hold?
Audit Readiness Starts With People, Not Just Processes Each audit season puts your finance team to the test. Even the best checklists and systems can break down if your team structure isn’t solid. When...
5 Signs Your Finance Team Is Burning Out
The Silent Threat Inside Every Finance Department Burnout rarely arrives with fanfare. It builds quietly through tight deadlines, rising workloads, and under-recognized effort. In accounting and finance, where accuracy and...
Continuity Beats Capacity: Keep Close and Audit on Track
Why Headcount Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story Team size matters, but it is not the best indicator of strength. The true marker of a healthy finance function is continuity. It is the ability...
The Real Cost of Finance Turnover in Houston
When One Vacancy Becomes a Chain Reaction Every time a key finance professional leaves, the ripple effects go far beyond an empty seat. Workloads pile up, closing timelines stretch, and...