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Texas Job Candidates Tell All: 10 Must-Read Interview Tips
May 20th, 2013
When was the last time you held a mirror up to your organization’s interview process? Would you like what you see? We asked a handful of job candidates to share with us some of the good, the bad, and the ugly interview experiences they’ve endured in recent months. The feedback we received could very well be the most candid, humorous, and helpful advice hiring managers can get. The take away from these confessions is this underlying message: The interview process must be designed to impress great job candidates just as much as great job candidates must impress you....
Recruiting? Networking Lessons for Austin Pros
April 16th, 2013
When recruiting employees this year, why not throw a party that makes the most of Austin’s networking culture? We turn to Red Velvet Events Founder Cindy Lo, who offers tips on designing networking opportunities that optimize recruiting efforts. Plus Thom Singer, professional speaker and author of the Some Assembly Required series of business networking books,...
HT Staffing Welcomes New Account Manager to Beaumont Office
April 4th, 2013
Apr. 3, 2013 - AUSTIN, Texas -- HT Staffing, a total-solution staffing firm, announced today that Vincent (Vinnie) Broussard has joined the firm’s Beaumont office. Broussard will handle sales and client relationship responsibilities as the Account Manager for the Golden Triangle area of Southeast Texas.
“With Vinnie’s strong business to business experience in outside sales in the competitive Houston market, and his extensive network of contacts in this area, I believe he will bring a high standard of client service, responsiveness and energy to HT Staffing for companies in need of the...
Should You Use a Headhunter? Executive Search Decoded
March 25th, 2013
By Nad Elias, HT Staffing Managing Partner
Hiring a headhunter can be a confusing and intimidating process. How do you know when to pursue help from executive search firms, and how much money and resources should be invested? This blog post decodes the process of using headhunters, comparing and contrasting the three main search engagements most commonly used by executive recruiters: contingency, retained and container.
First, the decision to use executive search firms hinges on expense versus value. That value can be mostly attributed to two factors:...
HT Staffing’s First Annual Give Back Party Raises Over $11,400 for Dress For Success Austin
March 19th, 2013
Through support of Co-Sponsor Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and more than 20 Austin-area businesses, non-profit furthers its mission to ensure economic independence of disadvantaged women
Austin, TX (March 19, 2013) – The results are in! HT Staffing, a total-solution staffing firm, with the help of Co-Sponsor Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, raised more than $11,400 for local non-profit Dress for...
Legal Briefs for HR #2 - 2013
March 6th, 2013
Welcome to Legal Briefs for HR, an update on employment issues sent to over 5000 individual HR professionals, in-house counsel and business owners plus HR and legal professional organizations (who have asked and been permitted to republish content via their newsletters and websites), to help them stay in the know about employment issues. Anyone is welcome to join the email group . . . just let me know you’d like to be added to the list and you’re in! Back issues are posted at www.munckwilson.com under Media Center/Legal Briefs and you can also join the group by clicking on “Subscribe.”
Here’s some March Madness, employment-style!
1. Happy Birthday FMLA – How does the U.S. Department of Labor...
Staffing Happiness: Reimaging Effective Employee Recognition
February 25th, 2013
We recently highlighted staffing secrets for recruiting great employees. But once top talent is acquired, the next hurdle is retaining them. In this article, we look at employee retention from a happy place: quite literally. What is it that keeps today’s employees happy? And, in this age of digital disconnect, can technology help increase employee satisfaction? One Austin, TX, startup has set out to prove it can.
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The key to happy employees begins with basic psychology. Remember Maslov’s hierarchy of needs? Happiness cannot be achieved without a sense of belonging and respect among one’s peers....
Legal Briefs for HR - Issue#1 2013
February 4th, 2013
Welcome to Legal Briefs for HR, an update on employment issues sent to over 5000 individual HR professionals, in-house counsel and business owners and many HR and legal professional organizations (who have asked and been permitted to republish via their newsletters and websites) to help them stay in the know about employment issues. Anyone is welcome to join the email group . . . just let me know you’d like to be added to the list and you’re in! Back issues are posted at www.munckwilson.com under Media Center/Legal Briefs and you can also join the group by clicking on “Subscribe.”
I hope your new year is off to a great start . . . let’s get to work!
- This Recess...
Is 2013 the Year of the Temporary Staffing Surge?
January 22nd, 2013
If you’re considering hiring temporary staff for the first time this year, you’re not alone. Demand for temporary staffing may reach unprecedented levels in 2013. In this article, HT Staffing CEO Mark Turpin provides localized insights into the temp staffing trend, as well as advice on how companies can join the movement for themselves.
According to the American Staffing Association, growth in temporary staffing continues to outpace the overall labor market. The organization references a recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report showing 7.2 percent more temp staffing employees...
Growing Your Business in 2013: Advice from Our Expert Panel
December 18th, 2012
While uncertainty has become a business buzz word heading into the new year, leading U.S. business analysts predict strong growth opportunities in 2013, including a potential resurgence in U.S. manufacturing. If growth potential is there for the taking next year, how can your company seize the opportunity? We’ve asked our dream team of experts to share their top tips for growth in 2013 in the areas of commercial banking, business insurance, accounting, legal consultation, HR and staffing.
Staffing and Recruiting
As baby boomers continue to retire and the economy heats up, maintaining a competitive edge in the staffing race is increasingly...