The perception of the term “franchise” has evolved in all facets in the last 10 years. But how far has the term “franchise” really come? Here are a few examples of how the stereotypical perceptions of a “franchise” has evolved from the past to present day. Past: Just a “mom and pop” operation that lacks sophistication Read More

Recruiters and staffing agencies are turning more and more to social platforms to find job candidates. 77% percent of employers use social networks to recruit and 94% of these employers use LinkedIn. As a job seeker, if you do not have a LinkedIn profile and are not incorporating LinkedIn into your job search, you are likely missing out on valuable job opportunities. Here are some tips on setting Read More

While spending hours navigating through job boards and online postings, you may have thought about applying for a job with a temp agency, but not knowing how they work may have prevented you from submitting your application. I’m here to assure you that working with a temp agency (also called temporary agencies or staffing agencies) can benefit you in numerous ways. Here Read More

Have you avoided pursuing temporary employment because you think it’s for entry-level workers or college students looking for a summer job? It’s true that many companies hire temporary employees with these attributes, but more and more companies are looking to fill temporary positions with more experienced professionals when they need an extra team member with a specialized skill or time-inten Read More

The success of a business is dependent on so many things. There are both internal and external factors that can play a huge role in the success or failure of a company. For the purpose of this blog, I am going to focus on one of the biggest internal factors that can determine the rise or fall of a business…its leadership team. More often than not, companies that thrive and grow have these 3 lead Read More

HOUSTON, TEXAS – May 7, 2014 – Link Staffing Services has been named as Inavero’s 2014 Best of Staffing® Client and 2014 Best of Staffing® Talent List award winners. Presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, the 5th annual Best of Staffing Award provides objective service quality benchmarks for the industry to help identify which staffing agencies deliver the highest quality s Read More

Link Staffing, a leader in the staffing services industry, was recognized on the Inc 5000 list as one of the fastest growing companies in America. The company also received the #85 rank for top companies in the Houston Metro area.  Every year Inc. Magazine releases the “500|5000” list, which ranks the fastest growing private companies in the United States. The list is compiled based on in Read More

A New Link Staffing Location Is Now Open to Serve the Temporary and Seasonal Staffing Needs of West Houston Companies HOUSTON, TEXAS--(Marketwired - Jun 12, 2013) - Link Staffing, a leading provider of temporary and permanent placement staffing services, has expanded its presence in Houston. Adding to its four other existing locations in Houston, the com Read More

HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwired) -- 06/10/13 -- Demand for direct hire placement staffing has risen steadily since the current economic recovery began in 2011. Research performed by BMO Capital Markets indicates that direct hire permanent placement services are expected to outperform in 2013. Due to this rise in demand as well as pressure from current temporary staffing clients, Link Staffing is proud Read More

The old adage "You can't cost cut your way to success," may be true, but that doesn't mean you can't cut costs to improve your profit margins. While you may find it difficult to reduce expenditures in your staffing agency's operations, labor costs, and facilities, and inadvisable to cut marketing expenditures, you may discover easy targets for cutbacks in office expenses. New technology can help s Read More