Sue Burnett Named to SIA Staffing 100 Hall of Fame

by Jessica Wheeler | Jan 30, 2026 | News

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 the Class of 2026! This prestigious honor recognizes leaders who...

The Pros and Cons of Using AI to Hire: What Employers Need to Know

by Marketing Team | Sep 15, 2025 | Employer Advice

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how companies approach hiring. From resume screening to candidate communication, AI-driven tools are streamlining processes and helping employers make faster decisions. Yet, while these tools provide significant benefits, they...

Burnett Specialists Named Houston’s #1 Direct-Hire Firm for 16th Year in a Row

by Marketing Team | Aug 16, 2025 | News

Burnett Specialists also ranks #3 in the Largest Temporary Staffing Firms in Houston by the Houston Business Journal Burnett Specialists, a 100% employee-owned staffing and recruiting firm, has once again been recognized by the Houston Business Journal as the #1...

Our President & Founder, Sue Burnett, Honored in the 2025 Staffing 100 North America List

by Jessica Wheeler | Jan 27, 2025 | News

We are incredibly proud to share that our President & Founder, Sue Burnett, has been recognized on the esteemed 2025 Staffing 100 North America List is published by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). This well-deserved honor highlights Sue’s visionary leadership...

Burnett Specialists Austin Office Ranked #1 in Austin Business Journal’s 2024 List of Top Recruitment Firms

by Jessica Wheeler | Sep 26, 2024 | News

Burnett Specialists’ Austin Office Ranked #1 in Austin Business Journal’s 2024 Book of Lists for Recruitment Firms We are thrilled to announce that Burnett Specialists’ Austin office has secured the top spot on the Austin Business Journal’s distinguished...

Staffing Industry Analysts Honors Sue Burnett

by Jessica Wheeler | Sep 12, 2024 | News

We are so proud of our President Sue Burnett and thankful for Staffing Industry Analysts for honoring Sue with this special award for our 50th Anniversary! #50ThAnniversary #StaffingIndustryAnalysts #SueBurnett #BurnettSpecialists

Burnett Specialists’ 50th Anniversary

by Jessica Wheeler | Jul 29, 2024 | News

Burnett Specialists, a leading staffing and recruitment agency, is celebrating its 50th anniversary August 1. Founded by Sue Burnett in 1974, the company has grown into the most award winning staffing and placement firm in Texas. The Houston Business Journal named...

Burnett Specialists is the Most Award Winning Staffing Firm Again at the 41st Annual TSRSA Conference and Awards Banquet

by Jessica Wheeler | Apr 20, 2024 | News

Burnett Specialists is the Most Award Winning Staffing Firm Again at the 41st Annual TSRSA Conference and Awards Banquet Texas Search, Recruiting, and Staffing Association – TSRSA (formerly HAAPC) held its 41st Annual Conference & Awards Banquet on...

Top 100 in US Staffing and Best Places to Work winners!

by Jessica Wheeler | Apr 1, 2024 | News

Rick Burnett, Sr. Vice President, and Sue Burnett, President, attended the reception for the Best Places To Work in Staffing at the Staffing Industry Analysts conference in Las Vegas. Sue was honored as one of the Top 100 in US Staffing and Burnett Specialists...

Sue Burnett named Woman of the Year by Texas Diversity Council

by Jessica Wheeler | Mar 19, 2024 | News

We are so excited to announce that Sue Burnett, our President and Founder, is receiving the prestigious title of ✨Woman of the Year✨ from the Texas Diversity Council, Gulf Coast Chapter. Sue’s dedication, leadership, and advocacy for women make her a true role...