Murray Resources to Host ‘Hot Topics in HR’ Event for Houston Business Leaders
Event Date: Thursday, October 20th, 2011
Murray Resources, a leading recruiting and staffing firm based in Houston, Texas, today announced that it will be hosting, ‘Hot Topics In HR’ – an evening event to address key issues facing company leaders, HR staff, and hiring managers.
The event, to be held from 5-7pm on Thursday, October 20th, 2011 at the Tasting Room, City Centre, will feature wine tasting, appetizers, and talks by prominent Houston business leaders.
“The objective for ’Hot Topics in HR’ is to address pressing human resource concerns facing company leaders – while doing so in a relaxed environment where attendees can unwind after work and enjoy themselves,” said Marsha Murray, President of Murray Resources.
Event Topics
- “Building a Powerful Employment Brand”
- “Avoiding the High Cost of Turnover”
- “Social Media Liability in the Hiring Process”
Event Speakers
- David Cook
Director, Entrepreneurship Mentoring Programs – University of Houston - Marsha Murray
Founder/President, Murray Resources Recruiting and Staffing - E. Michelle Bohreer
Partner, Bohreer & Zucker LLP, Employment Law; Texas Super Lawyer
Event Details
- Event: ‘Hot Topics in HR’
- Location: Tasting Room, City Centre
- Address: 818 Town and Country Blvd., Suite 100; Houston, TX 77024
- Date: Thursday, October 20, 2011
- Time: 5-7pm
- Credits: 1.5 credit hours towards PHR, SPHR, GPHR**
- Cost: $25 (includes appetizers and wine)
To Register: www.murrayresources.com/HotTopicsInHR
The event is targeted towards company leaders (CEO’s, Presidents, C-Level Executives), HR Directors and Staff, Corporate Recruiters, and Hiring Managers.
**Event has been pre-approved by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) for 1.5 general recertification credit hours towards PHR, SPHR, and GPHR.
Note: seating is limited and event is expected to sell out. For more information: HotTopicsInHR@murrayresources.com
About Murray Resources
Murray Resources is a leading recruiting firm and staffing agency based in Houston, Texas, providing quality professional-level placement services, as well as temporary, temp-to-hire, contract, payroll and direct hire administrative/clerical services. Over the past 23 years, Murray Resources has developed a unique placement process to match candidates based not only on experience and skill set, but also on how well a candidate can put that skill set to work within a particular corporate culture. Murray Resources’ 95% Performance Evaluation Score represents one of the highest placement satisfaction rates in the industry. For more information, contact Murray Resources at 713.935.0009 or visit www.murrayresources.com.
Murray Resources Announces Expansion of Professional Recruiting Division
(Houston, TX – June 1, 2011) – Murray Resources, a leading recruiting and staffing firm based in Houston, Texas, today announced that it is expanding its professional recruiting division to address increased client demand for professional and management talent.
Murray Resources’ professional division was originally launched in 2000 to serve client companies seeking executive and management talent. Today, the division serves a broad base of industries in the accounting, engineering, finance, human resources, marketing, operations, and sales fields. The announcement does not affect the firm’s staffing and temporary business – the company will continue to manage temporary, temp-to-hire, contract, payroll, and direct hire administrative/clerical services for its clients.
As part of the expansion, the company announced that Linda Cooper, an eight-year veteran of Murray Resources, will head the professional division.
“Linda’s rise from Placement Consultant to Professional Division Recruiter is a direct result of her tireless work ethic and the exceptional relationships she has built on both the client and the candidate sides. Linda has already placed countless qualified professionals at leading companies across the Houston area – we are excited about her continued growth in this role,” said Marsha Murray, President of Murray Resources.
Murray Resources, originally founded as a home-based business in 1988, has developed a base of over 750 clients and 3,000 candidates. In a study commissioned by the firm, Murray Resources’ clients reported a 95 percent match satisfaction rate versus an industry rate of between 50 and 60 percent. The company was named a “Best Places to Work” by the Houston Business Journal in 2008 and the #1 Fastest Growing Woman Owned Business in the Personnel Category, in the 2007 annual Houston Business Journal awards.
Prospective employers who are interested in working with Murray Resources to fill professional/management opportunities are advised to visit the company’s website at www.murrayresources.com or email Linda Cooper directly: lcooper@murrayresources.com.
Prospective candidates may view current opportunities by visiting Murray Resource’s job board at jobs.murrayresources.com.
About Murray Resources
Murray Resources is a leading recruiting firm and staffing agency based in Houston, Texas, providing quality professional-level placement services, as well as temporary, temp-to-hire, contract, payroll and direct hire administrative/clerical services. Over the past 23 years, Murray Resources has developed a unique placement process to match candidates based not only on experience and skill set, but also on how well a candidate can put that skill set to work within a particular corporate culture. Murray Resources’ 95% Performance Evaluation Score represents one of the highest placement satisfaction rates in the industry. For more information, contact Murray Resources at 713.935.0009 or visit www.murrayresources.com.
Murray Resources Named One Of The Fastest Growing Woman-Owned Businesses In Houston
Firm was ranked #13 overall, and was the #1 fastest growing woman-owned business in the personnel industry
Murray Resources, Ltd. was named one of Houston’s top 50 fastest growing woman-owned businesses as part of the Houston Business Journal’s annual awards competition. The firm, founded in 1988 by Marsha Murray, was ranked number 13 overall among 50 finalists with revenue growth of 55.9% from 2005 to 2006. In addition, Murray Resources finished first among the fastest growing woman-owned personnel companies. The annual ranking is based on growth in revenues instead of total revenues.
“Business growth can be seen as a measure of any company’s ability to serve its customers well,” Murray explained. “Our business is based on highly personalized service. For more than 20 years, we have partnered with clients to understand not only their job placement needs, but also their unique corporate culture. As a result, we’ve have tremendous success in matching the most experienced candidates with the right qualities for the best, most consistent cultural fit. Several of our original customers continue to do business with us today. We are grateful for the role that customer loyalty has played in the continued success and growth of our business.”
Murray Resources Named One of Houston’s Best Places to Work 2008
Firm ranked #7 for Houston-based companies with 100 employees or less.
Murray Resources, Ltd., was named one of Houston’s Best Places to Work as part of the Houston Business Journal’s annual awards competition. The firm, founded in 1988 by Marsha Murray, is one of Houston’s leading personnel and staffing solutions firm. Murray Resources was ranked number 7 in the 10-100 employees category with a score of 96.47 out of a possible 100. The annual ranking is based on information supplied by company employees that is then evaluated by an independent research company in a rigorous statistics-based program.
“We are honored to be recognized as one of Houston’s Best Places to Work,” said Marsha Murray. “Good work environments really are a team effort. We’ve recruited some of the best of the best to come work for Murray Resources. It takes talented people to recruit the most talented candidates on behalf of our clients. We are extremely proud of the contributions each and every employee makes towards our company’s overall success. Thank you to all of our employees for making Murray Resources such a positive, supportive and fun work environment to be named as one of Houston’s Best Places to Work.”
Murray Resources President Named Finalist For Woman Business Owner
HOUSTON (October 23, 2007) – Marsha Murray, President of Houston staffing firm Murray Resources, Ltd., was recently recognized as one of eight finalists for the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Houston Chapter Woman Business Owner of the Year Award.
The association recognized Murray for her ability to excel the growth of her business while promoting good community relations and supporting other woman-owned businesses.
“It is an incredible honor to be recognized as a finalist for this award,” Murray said. “The opportunities and support of other women business owners provided through organizations such as NAWBO have been instrumental to the successful growth of my business as well as the growth of myself as a business owner.”
Founded as a home-based business in 1988, Murray has grown her 100 percent woman-owned business leaps and bounds. Focusing on the quality of candidate placement rather than the quantity of placements, Murray has developed the firm to have a client base of more than 750 clients and 3,000 candidates on its roster today. The firm has earned a hard-won reputation among its client base for providing the most successful client matches than other competing firms – receiving a 95% match satisfaction rate versus an industry rate that falls somewhere in the 50-60% range.
Murray has made a tremendous impact on the community through the creation of new jobs and community service. She is also a devoted advocate of organizations that support women in business, serving on many of these organizations’ as well as other non-profits’ boards.
About Murray Resources
Murray Resources is a leading staffing and placement firm based in Houston, Texas, providing quality temporary, temp-to-hire, contract, payroll and direct hire administrative/clerical and professional-level placement services. Over the past 20 years, Murray Resources has developed a unique placement process to match candidates based not only on experience and skill set, but also on how well a candidate can put that skill set to work within a particular corporate culture. As a result, Murray Resources enjoys one of the most consistent track records in the industry based on client satisfaction surveys for delivering “best fit for success” staffing solutions. For more information, contact Murray Resources at 713.935.0009 or log on to www.murrayresources.com.