Why Proper New Hire Orientation is Critical for Success
June 2, 2015
As one of the leading staffing services firms in Houston, TX, Murray Resources knows that for many new hires, their orientation …
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Is Your Underperformer Worth Saving?
May 5, 2015
As one of the leading staffing services firms in Houston, TX, Murray Resources knows that most companies have at least one: …
Can I Be Friends With My Employees?
April 21, 2015
It can be difficult when you have a group of co-workers that you’re friends with. Then, when you’re promoted to …
How to Keep Your Staff Motivated After Layoffs
March 3, 2015
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” If you work in Houston’s oil and gas …
Advice for Managing Houston Oil & Gas Layoffs
February 3, 2015
Houston’s energy industry has been facing big layoffs and spending cuts due to plunging crude oil prices. While paying less …
Get Off to a Great Start With Your Team in 2015
January 20, 2015
What do your employees think about you? If you’re not sure, or if you suspect their impression isn’t a good …
4 Strategies for Connecting With Top Candidates
December 16, 2014
Sure, it’s an employer’s market when it comes to hiring. However, as a leading Houston staffing agency, Murray Resources knows the best …
How to Tell a Candidate “You Didn’t Get the Job”
December 2, 2014
When you find a candidate you want to hire, extending the offer is the fun part. But what about those …
Entry Interviews: Are You Conducting Them?
November 4, 2014
You’ve certainly heard of exit interviews when a worker resigns. But what about entry interviews? If you don’t know what …
Keeping Morale Up After Your Team’s Been Downsized
October 7, 2014
As a manager, there’s nothing worse than having to lay off some of your staff. But what’s almost as challenging …
When You Find Out an Employee is Job Hunting
September 16, 2014
As one of the leading Houston, TX staffing agencies, Murray Resources knows that for most managers, losing a key employee is …
Advice for Recruiting Candidates on Social Media
September 2, 2014
Whether you know it or not, you shape your employer brand each day by communicating (or not) with candidates via …
Survival Tips for New Managers
August 19, 2014
As a leading Houston staffing agency, Murray Resources knows taking a job as a manager of an existing team is tough. …
Why You Should Just Say "No" to Counteroffering
August 5, 2014
One of your top employees just turned in their two weeks notice. Now what? Should you let them walk out …
5 Tips for Creating a Great Team That Gets Results
July 8, 2014
As a manager, you have to rely on your staff to meet goals and expectations. Sometimes, that’s easier said than …
Temporary Employees: How to Make the Most of Them This Summer
June 10, 2014
If you’re busiest during the summer months, then hiring temporary, seasonal workers is a way of life for you. That …