Forbes has named LINK Staffing Services to two of its 2026 industry rankings. The Houston-based firm landed at #77 on America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms and #75 on America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms. This marks LINK’s seventh consecutive year of recognition on both lists, every year since the Temp Staffing category launched in 2020. After 45 years of matching competent, dependable talent across Houston and Dallas–Fort Worth, the back-to-back honors reflect sustained performance.
About the Recognition
Forbes produces these annual lists in partnership with Statista. The methodology draws from independent surveys of thousands of industry insiders and hiring managers across the United States. Companies cannot pay or register to be considered. Peer recommendations alone determine the rankings. As a result, fewer than 2% of the more than 22,500 recruiting and staffing agencies operating in the United States earn a place on the Forbes lists each year.
Texas is one of the largest staffing markets in the country. Approximately 3,400 offices employ more than 1.3 million workers annually and account for nearly $13 billion in payroll (American Staffing Association, 2026). For LINK, sustained national recognition in that market matters.
“Earning Forbes recognition on both lists for the seventh consecutive year reflects what our team has been delivering for 45 years, competent, dependable talent matched to the right opportunity, every time. This recognition belongs to the recruiters, account managers, and operations staff across our Houston and Dallas–Fort Worth offices who do this work with integrity every day.”
— Kathryn Mujezinovic, President & CEO, LINK Staffing Services
What Drives the Recognition
Three programs anchor LINK’s workforce model. First, the 9-Step Employee Selection System℠ screens candidates for both qualifications and behavioral fit. Second, the LINK 360° Safe Environment Program℠ has delivered 1,200+ site safety tours and 1,000+ forklift driver certifications at client sites. Finally, a 98% client retention rate demonstrates that the model works in practice.
LINK serves six core industries: Manufacturing, Logistics & Warehouse, Healthcare, Office & Administrative Support, Professional Placement, and Energy & Utilities. The company delivers these solutions through Temporary, Temp-to-Hire, Direct Hire, On-Site Management, Project Staffing, and Vendor Management services.
Serving Houston and Dallas–Fort Worth
LINK operates five offices across the two Texas metros: Houston East, Houston North, Houston West, Irving/DFW, and corporate headquarters in Houston. Together, these offices support employers and job seekers throughout both regions.
Take a recent distribution-workforce engagement in the DFW market. It delivered 79 conversions, a 33% reduction in client turnover, a 15% reduction in labor hours, and approximately $4,000 in savings per hire. These are the measurable outcomes that the Forbes recognition reflects.
About LINK Staffing Services
LINK Staffing Services is a family-owned, WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprise founded in 1980. The company is headquartered in Houston and provides comprehensive workforce solutions across Texas. LINK serves employers and job seekers through five offices in the Houston metro area and Dallas–Fort Worth. Services span Temporary, Temp-to-Hire, Direct Hire, On-Site Management, Project Staffing, and Vendor Management.
For more information, visit linkstaffing.com or call 1-800-848-5465.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Forbes America’s Best Recruiting Firms list?
Forbes produces these annual industry rankings in partnership with the global market research firm Statista. The lists recognize the recruiting and staffing firms most frequently recommended by industry insiders and hiring managers in the United States. Forbes publishes separate lists for Executive Search, Professional Search, and Temp Staffing.
How long has LINK Staffing been recognized by Forbes?
Forbes has recognized LINK Staffing on both lists for seven consecutive years. LINK first appeared on America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms when Forbes introduced the category in 2020. The company has also appeared on America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms every year since 2020.
How was LINK Staffing chosen for the 2026 list?
The 2026 lists draw from independent peer-recommendation surveys of thousands of recruiting industry insiders and hiring managers. Companies cannot pay or register to be considered. Instead, nominations come exclusively from survey participants, and the rankings reflect both the frequency and quality of peer recommendations.
Which Forbes categories did LINK Staffing earn recognition in?
LINK Staffing earned recognition on two 2026 lists. First, America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms (#77), which honors firms placing professionals in permanent positions with annual salaries up to $100,000. Second, America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms (#75), which honors providers of temporary and contract workforce solutions.
Where does LINK Staffing operate?
LINK Staffing serves employers and job seekers across the Houston metropolitan area and Dallas–Fort Worth. The company operates five locations: Houston East, Houston North, Houston West, Irving/DFW, and corporate headquarters in Houston.
What industries does LINK Staffing serve?
LINK supports six core industries: Manufacturing, Logistics & Warehouse, Healthcare, Office & Administrative Support, Professional Placement, and Energy & Utilities.
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