Staffing Lessons from Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Football
To say that college football in Texas has taken off on an interesting trajectory would be an understatement. Perhaps no two teams have been more scrutinized before even one... read more
Hiring Millennials: You’re Likely Missing the Point
There’s no doubt hiring Millennials has become a big part of your recruiting efforts. This age group—roughly those under 35 years of age—is set to comprise 75 percent... read more
Recruiting (and Retention) Secrets of Austin’s Top Places to Work
We asked some of Austin’s Top Places to Work (according to the Austin Business Journal) what they considered their best selling points when it comes to recruiting job candidates—and... read more
Hiring Illegal Interns: Are You in Hot Water?
When it comes to hiring interns, are you breaking the law? Are you sure? For-profit organizations like Austin’s own SXSW are coming under fire for dancing the line on fair... read more
The HT Group Featured In the Austin Business Journal
The rebranding of HT Staffing as The HT Group makes news in The Austin Business Journal. Digital Editor Michael Theis writes about why the company took the steps to rebrand... read more
Is Your Severance Agreement Illegal?
“Overly broad, misleading and unenforceable,” read the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC’s) February 2014 critique of CVS Pharmacy’s severance agreement,... read more
Is Unlimited Paid Time Off Worth It?
While unlimited paid time off (PTO) is offered by less than 5 percent of U.S. employers, it seems you can’t throw a dart in Austin and other Texas technology hubs without... read more
Hire Fast or Hire Slow?
The old adage “hire slow, fire fast” has been used for decades now. However, in competitive job markets like the current one, following suit may be ill-advised—at least... read more
Affordable Care Act for Employers: 5 Actions to Take Right Now
If your company has more than 50 employees and you’ve been putting off doing anything about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer requirements mandate, you’re not alone.... read more