5 Tips for to Re-entering the Houston Job Market

Whether you’ve taken some time off from searching for a new job, or you stayed home for a few years to raise your kids, the prospect of re-entering the Houston job market can seem a bit…well…overwhelming. But have no fear. Follow these tips to help make the plunge easier and get hired faster.
Tip #1: Be [...]

15 Critical Questions You Should Ask Every Temporary Employment Firm

Landing a position through a temporary employment agency can provide a host of benefits, like a flexible schedule, supplemental income, and the ability to test the waters at different companies. But if you’ve never worked for a Houston temporary employment agency before, you may have some questions. That’s a good thing! Before committing to a [...]

5 Reasons it Pays to Outsource Payroll

Let’s face it. Payroll management is a headache for many Houston companies. But there is a simpler solution – outsource it. Here are five reasons why you may want to consider outsourcing your payroll function:
Reason #1. Save money.
Do the math. Determine how much you currently spend on payroll management. Be sure to figure in [...]

Inspiring Talent During Tough Economic Times

One day the pundits say the economy is getting better, the next day it’s getting worse. So whom do you believe? No one really knows. But for the employees who work at your Houston company, this constant uncertainty breeds fear. What’s worse is that if your firm has experienced layoffs in the recent [...]

Murray Resources’ Houston Staffing & Employment Tips - Vol. 2

6 Ways to Spark Your Job Search
By Penelope Trunk

Hunting for a job is almost always difficult. So it’s unfortunate that the truism that good things happen to optimistic people cannot be overstated when it comes to your job search.
Of course, I’ve had my share of announcing to the world that there were no jobs for [...]

Murray Resources’ Houston Staffing & Employment Tips - Vol. 1

10 Things a Job Seeker Should Know
By Frank J. Giudice, Job Guidance Educator
Here is a list of important things to remember when working on finding the right job.
1.) 86% of employers look at soft skills to be the top reasons why they hire someone.
2.) Between 70 & 80% of all jobs are filled through word [...]