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Unlock Talent: The Power of Full Cycle Recruiting
Full Cycle Recruiting: Find the Right Candidates and Retain Top Talent Share with friends: As with most aspects of business,

3 Facts for Finding the Right Renewable Energy Recruitment Agency
3 Facts for Finding the Right Renewable Energy Recruitment Agency Renewable energy recruitment agencies are popping up all over the

11 Types of Renewable Energy Jobs in Houston TX
11 Types of Renewable Energy Jobs in Houston, TX The renewable energy sector in Houston, as well as in many
Texas Winter Storm | Helpful Resources and Contacts
Texas Winter Storm | Helpful Resources & Contacts We hope you and your family are safe after last weeks’ storm.
Regina Mellinger Named ‘One of Houston’s Most Influential Women’
Regina Mellinger Named ‘One of Houston’s Most Influential Women’ HOUSTON WOMAN MAGAZINE RELEASES SPECIAL EDITION: FEATURING HOUSTON’S 50 MOST INFLUENTIAL

WBENC Feature | Keys to Success: Persistence with Clarity
WBENC Feature | Keys to Success: Persistence with Clarity Regina Mellinger, CEO of Primary Services, attributes her company’s success to

Primary Services is the WBEA’s 2017 Supplier of the Year
Primary Services is the WBEA’s 2017 Supplier of the Year Primary Services is honored to announce that we have been
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Staffing Employment Surges in February
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Staffing Employment Surges in February Temporary help employment grew robustly in February, adding nearly 27,000 jobs

Recent Grads Starting to Find Good Jobs
Recent Grads Starting to Find Good Jobs The college graduate underemployment epidemic is easing. And the stereotypical image of young

12th Annual Change Happens! Holiday Party
12th Annual Change Happens! Holiday Party As we reflect during this special time of year, we are grateful for the

Spotlight Award Winner: Jordan Oldani
Spotlight Award Winner: Jordan Oldani We’re very excited to announce that Jordan Oldani is our next winner of the Primary

Making the Most of Your 9 to 5
Making the Most of Your 9 to 5 Your office can be more than just a place to sit and

Spotlight Award Winner: Luz Carmona
Spotlight Award Winner: Luz Carmona We’re very excited to announce that Luz Carmona is the first winner of the Primary

Communicating as a Leader: Who, What, and Why
Communicating as a Leader: Who, What, and Why Whether you’re leading a company or a team, the bulk of your

So You’re Starting Your Career
So You’re Starting Your Career When you start your first real job after college, you’re starting a new chapter in

Spring Into a Season of Success by Developing Your Team
Spring Into a Season of Success by Developing Your Team April brings in a new season and a new energy.
College Hiring Outlook Best in a Decade
College Hiring Outlook Best in a Decade According to a survey by CareerBuilder, 67% of employers are looking to hire
San Francisco Makes Progressive Changes to Paid Parental Leave
San Francisco Makes Progressive Changes to Paid Parental Leave On April 5, the city’s Board of Supervisors passed the “Paid
Women Gaining Stronger Foothold in Recruiting
Women Gaining Stronger Foothold in Recruiting Within the staffing industry, especially in some of the most elite firms, we are
San Francisco Judge Supports Glassdoor’s Refusal to Reveal Commenters
San Francisco Judge Supports Glassdoor’s Refusal to Reveal Commenters Last Friday, San Francisco US Magistrate, Judge Joseph Spero, decided that
Jobless Claims Reach Highest in Months; Still Below Threshold
Jobless Claims Reach Highest in Months; Still Below Threshold The number of jobless claims rose to 276,000 for the month
Jump in Wages Could Inspire Hope for Fed
Jump in Wages Could Inspire Hope for Fed Houston, among others, is one of the cities seeing a bump in

A Positive Mindset Strengthens Your Work and Your Health
A Positive Mindset Strengthens Your Work and Your Health When you embrace a positive mindset, you are embracing good health
TalentSwype Launches Online Marketplace Exclusively for Staffing Firms
TalentSwype Launches Online Marketplace Exclusively for Staffing Firms The Phoenix-based company has created an online marketplace for candidate’s designed exclusively
Upcoming Events: Annual Offshore Technology Conference
Upcoming Events: Annual Offshore Technology Conference The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) for 2016 will take place May 2-5. The theme
Complicated Applications Cause Job Seekers to Abandon Them
Complicated Applications Cause Job Seekers to Abandon Them According to a study conducted by CareerBuilder, 60% of applications are abandoning
Hardest Jobs to Fill in 2015
Hardest Jobs to Fill in 2015 A study conducted by the American Staffing Association revealed the most difficult to fill
Does the Surge of High-Wage Jobs Mean a Recovering Economy?
Does the Surge of High-Wage Jobs Mean a Recovering Economy? Reports from both Goldman Sachs and the Department of Labor
Most HR Managers Would Rehire Former Employee
Most HR Managers Would Rehire Former Employee According to a survey conducted by Accountemps, 98% of human resources managers would
Survey Reveals What Appeals Job Factors to Millennials Most
Survey Reveals What Appeals Job Factors to Millennials Most A study conducted by Deloitte recently discovered that two-thirds of millennials
Fastest Growing IT Jobs
Fastest Growing IT Jobs Last year, employment for IT-specific positions increased in all industries save for oil and gas. According
Updates for Employers with H1-B Employees
Updates for Employers with H1-B Employees Time to File! The US Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin accepting new
New Recruiting Platform for the Passive Tech Job Seeker
New Recruiting Platform for the Passive Tech Job Seeker One of the most in-demand type of professional—the tech worker—is also
Top Jobs for Americans in 2016
Top Jobs for Americans in 2016 The Hot Jobs 2016 report, released Wednesday, provides insight into the hiring trends for
Reported Income for Recent Graduates at a Decade High
Reported Income for Recent Graduates at a Decade High According to a report published by the Federal Reserve Bank of
Drop in Jobless Claims Support Healthy Labor Market Theory
Drop in Jobless Claims Support Healthy Labor Market Theory Despite the fact that the US economy seems to be dragging
Talent Demand High, Supply Low
Talent Demand High, Supply Low The 2016 Talent Trends Report, created by Randstad Sourceright, is a look into trends affecting

New Year, New Leadership
New Year, New Leadership Starting a new year feels like starting with a blank page. We have 365 days (well,
Information Technology Professionals in High Demand
Information Technology Professionals in High Demand IT and cybersecurity professionals are in such high demand that many have begun to

Start the Year in Strength with Lasting Behavior
Start the Year in Strength with Lasting Behavior New Year’s resolutions are often made and dropped before the end of
“Looking Glass Economy”
“Looking Glass Economy” According to The New York Times, the messages from gross domestic product data, and hiring and employment data

Empower Your Team, Empower Your Company
Empower Your Team, Empower Your Company An effective workplace is a lot like the human body: it requires a proper
Minor Changes in US Job Openings in November
Minor Changes in US Job Openings in November The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that, on the last business
New Employment Laws for 2016
New Employment Laws for 2016 As of January 1, 2016, new state and local government laws are mandating employers meet
Top Talent Trends for 2016
Top Talent Trends for 2016 A study conducted aby Allegis Partners revealed the top five trends driving change in the
Paladin Consulting Acquired by General Employment Enterprises
Paladin Consulting Acquired by General Employment Enterprises Paladin Consulting, Inc., A Dallas-based IT and professional staffing company, was acquired by
Study Shows Hiring Process Getting Longer
Study Shows Hiring Process Getting Longer A survey of recruiters conducted by MRINetwork, a global executive search organization, revealed that
2016: Minimum Wage to Rise in 13 States
2016: Minimum Wage to Rise in 13 States An overall increase in minimum wage is planned to span the next
Fewer Layoffs and More Hires and Wage Increases Anticipated in 2016
Fewer Layoffs and More Hires and Wage Increases Anticipated in 2016 Though the oil crisis has led 2015 job cut

Volunteering and Your Path to Employment
Volunteering and Your Path to Employment Giving back to the community is one of the best things a person can
Employees of the Year: Birdie Williams
Employees of the Year: Birdie Williams Our third Employee of the Year is Birdie Williams Birdie Williams has worked for

Using Lessons Learned to Chart Your 2016
Using Lessons Learned to Chart Your 2016 The end of the year naturally comes with a combination of nostalgia and
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rate by 0.25%
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rate by 0.25% After nearly a decade, the Federal Reserve raised the interest rate. The rate

Standing for Your Growth: A Professional Self-Review
Standing for Your Growth: A Professional Self-Review Whether or not your company participates in performance reviews, it’s a good idea
Employees of the Year: Cynthia Hodges
Employees of the Year: Cynthia Hodges Cynthia Hodges is the second of our Employees of the Year. She has worked
UK-Based Impellam Acquires Bartech
UK-Based Impellam Acquires Bartech According to Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), Impellam Group will acquire Bartech Holding Corp., and any subsidiaries
Employees of the Year: Navida Estupinan
Employees of the Year: Navida Estupinan This year, Primary Services had the pleasure of recognizing three employees for their outstanding

How to Hire and Retain Talented Employees
How to Hire and Retain Talented Employees The recovering economy and healthy job market has brought about a wealth of
OSHA: Discussion on Program Guidelines Update
OSHA: Discussion on Program Guidelines Update Recently, OSHA published a draft of the Safety and Health Program Management and left it open
OSHA Penalty Increases on Horizon for 2016
OSHA Penalty Increases on Horizon for 2016 The federal Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 stipulated the necessity for OSHA to
Unemployment Claims Drop to New Low
Unemployment Claims Drop to New Low A new low in unemployment benefit applications could indicate a resilient job market. The
Unemployment Debt Continues to Weigh, 6 Years Post-Recession
Unemployment Debt Continues to Weigh, 6 Years Post-Recession Of the 35 states that borrowed money when the recession depleted jobless

Preparing Yourself for Your Dream Job
Preparing Yourself for Your Dream Job Or perhaps the better term is “your dream role”. More often than not, the
OSHA Releases Updated Program Guidelines for Comment
OSHA Releases Updated Program Guidelines for Comment The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has created a document for employers to
Email is the Preferred Company Wide Communication Tool
Email is the Preferred Company Wide Communication Tool According to a survey released by GetApp, company-wide emails are the preferred
Companies Commit to Hire 1 Million Veterans
Companies Commit to Hire 1 Million Veterans Yesterday, 200 hundred companies celebrated Veterans’ Day by pledging to hire one million
October Jobs Report Show Drastic Improvement in Labor Market
October Jobs Report Show Drastic Improvement in Labor Market Any doubt brought about by the less-than-optimistic reports from August and
Job Boards’ Q3 Revenue Results
Job Boards’ Q3 Revenue Results Reports from major job boards indicate lower revenue for the third quarter when compared to
5% Bump in Average Salary for 2015 Graduates
5% Bump in Average Salary for 2015 Graduates The National Association of Colleges and Employers’ 2015 Fall Salary Survey revealed
Independent Contractors Gaining Foothold
Independent Contractors Gaining Foothold The 2015 CWS Summit North America conference revealed current trends in the industry. One of the
Are Older US Workers Poised for a Comeback in the Labor Market?
Are Older US Workers Poised for a Comeback in the Labor Market? Despite international trends, the long-running uptrend of the
Cruise Industry Boosts Texas Economy
Cruise Industry Boosts Texas Economy In the past year, the cruising sector has contributed $1.33 billion to the Texas economy,
Women to Bear the Brunt of Retirement Shortfall
Women to Bear the Brunt of Retirement Shortfall A former executive at Bank of American Corp., Sallie Krawcheck, has said

Leading Others Begins with Leading Yourself
Leading Others Begins with Leading Yourself We are always looking towards the future and striving to reach our goals. And,

Networking: Building Professional Relationships
Networking: Building Professional Relationships For both job seekers and employers, networking is an opportunity to develop valuable professional relationships. When
Staffing Industry and Labor Market Outlook Remains Promising as Final Quarter Begins
Staffing Industry and Labor Market Outlook Remains Promising as Final Quarter Begins The latest job growth data hasn’t been optimistic,

Family-Friendly Practices Strengthen Employer/Employee Relationships
Family-Friendly Practices Strengthen Employer/Employee Relationships In a previous post, we touched on the importance of considering the importance of managing
Trends: Job Seeking Going Mobile
Trends: Job Seeking Going Mobile This shouldn’t be surprising as the presence of social media has become more and more

Relationships Are the Key to Success
Relationships Are the Key to Success One can never guess how fleeting interactions will change their lives. Anyone who has
Employment Falls Short of Projections
Employment Falls Short of Projections Payroll growth during the month of September fell short of expectations, and the jobless rate did not
PNC Survey Indicates the Most Promising Small Business Plans Since 2012
PNC Survey Indicates the Most Promising Small Business Plans Since 2012 According to the PNC Economic Outlooks, small and mid-sized
Texas Economy is Resilient: Weaker, but Still Growing
Texas Economy is Resilient: Weaker, but Still Growing The new president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Robert Steven
What is “Full Employment” and How Will We Know When We’ve Reached It?
What is “Full Employment” and How Will We Know When We’ve Reached It? For the past few weeks, the Fed
Staffing Industry Reaches Record Revenue
Staffing Industry Reaches Record Revenue According to a forecast by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), the US staffing industry is projected
Fed Opts to Postpone Interest Hike
Fed Opts to Postpone Interest Hike The Federal Reserve announced that it will not raise interest rates and move away

Using the Work Environment to Promote Productivity
Using the Work Environment to Promote Productivity The space around you affects your energy, attitude, and the way you work
Staffing Industry Analysts’ Global Power 100 – Women in Staffing
Staffing Industry Analysts’ Global Power 100 – Women in Staffing Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) announced the launch of its first
United States Adds 173,000 Jobs in August
United States Adds 173,000 Jobs in August According to the Labor Department, The US jobless rate dropped to 5.1% (the

Getting Back on Track After Vacation
Getting Back on Track After Vacation Taking time to relax and rejuvenate is important for your mental wellbeing and physical

Beating the 2:00 Slump Without Using Coffee
Beating the 2:00 Slump Without Using Coffee The science behind afternoon drowsiness is simple: The human body operates on a
Jeff Thornbrugh Joins Primary as VP of IT
Jeff Thornbrugh Joins Primary as VP of IT Jeff Thornbrugh joins Primary Services as the Vice President of Strategic Accounts

Set Your Sights on Houston’s Thriving Industries
Set Your Sights on Houston’s Thriving Industries Job seekers in today’s growing workforce are looking for careers in which they

Activities and Events for Teambuilding and Collaborative Fun
Activities and Events for Teambuilding and Collaborative Fun Teams built on good relationships and communication are the ones that work

Work Habits Make for a Successful Career
Work Habits Make for a Successful Career You’ve just been assigned to an exciting project and you’re eager to jump
Inc. Magazine Recognizes Primary Services on Inc. 5000 List
Inc. Magazine Recognizes Primary Services on Inc. 5000 List Today, Inc. magazine revealed Houston staffing agency, Primary Services, among some of the

Branding Yourself Using Internships and Extracurricular Activities
Branding Yourself Using Internships and Extracurricular Activities Here’s how this part of your life story begins: you’ve finished school, and
Study Provides Tips for Smart Job Search Practices
Study Provides Tips for Smart Job Search Practices A recent study on hiring trends have revealed six methods to make
Texas Ranks Among Top States with Highest Employee Engagement
Texas Ranks Among Top States with Highest Employee Engagement A new Gallup study has found that engaged employees–that is, employees
US Economy Following Millennials South and West
US Economy Following Millennials South and West Economic growth in western and southwestern cities like Austin, Houston, Denver, and Portland
First Quarter Reports Indicate a Rise in Median Wages
First Quarter Reports Indicate a Rise in Median Wages According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national median

Zooming in on the Successful Employee
Zooming in on the Successful Employee So you need a new team member. Of course, you want a super star:

Contract Work is Gainful Employment in More Ways Than One
Contract Work is Gainful Employment in More Ways Than One Many job seekers go about their search with a direct

How to Get an Interview in Six Seconds
How to Get an Interview in Six Seconds You already know you could give a great interview: You know what

Three Tips to Increase Employee Retention
Three Tips to Increase Employee Retention The only thing better than finding your dream team is keeping that team around
Jump in Employment Does Not Include Jump in Pay
Jump in Employment Does Not Include Jump in Pay While the job market’s expansion is the best it’s been in
Expansion in Temporary Staffing Expected in 2015, Forecast Says
Expansion in Temporary Staffing Expected in 2015, Forecast Says According to the “US Staffing Industry Forecast: April 2015 Update,” the
Job Opportunities for Recent College Grads on a Steep Incline
Job Opportunities for Recent College Grads on a Steep Incline A study by Michigan State University’s College Employment Research Institute
Diverse Economy Keeping Houston Solid Despite Drop in Fuel Prices and Rise in Electricity Prices
Diverse Economy Keeping Houston Solid Despite Drop in Fuel Prices and Rise in Electricity Prices Certainly, the drop in oil
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