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The Professional Alternatives Blog

The Professional Alternatives blog is your one-stop destination for staying up-to-date on the latest news and trends in recruiting, staffing, and human resources. This ranges from new laws, hiring tips, career advice, and industry insights that you can use to hire top talent or land your next dream job. Learn from Professional Alternative's hiring experts so you can build a team of top-performing employees, grow in your career, or find your dream job!

How Can I Prevent Ageism in the Workplace?

How Can I Prevent Ageism in the Workplace?

As a leading staffing agency, we understand that ageism in the workplace diversity is a frequent topic of discussion in the HR industry. Hiring from...
Management Strategies to Increase Productivity in the Workplace

4 Tips to Increase Productivity in the Office

Productivity is the difference between being busy with work and actually making progress and achieving goals. In the workplace, employees may be motivated and consistently...
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Professional Alternatives Wins Houston 2020 Best & Brightest Award

Professional Alternatives, has been named one of the 2020 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in Houston, TX by the National Association for Business Resources...
Soft Skills: Why Are They Important in the Workplace

Soft Skills: Why Are They Important in the Workplace?

Soft skills in the workplace are arguably just as critical as experience and skill. Some people might even say they are even more important –...
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Work From Home Jobs: Top 10 Best

Work from home jobs are on the rise with rapid advancements in technology and shifts in opinions by companies. With today's remote-focused business environment almost...
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4 Best Ways to Reduce Your Hiring Costs

The cost of a new hire isn’t limited to the added payroll and benefits you take on. It includes the cost of your job posting,...
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Top 16 Finance & Banking Conferences 2020

When working within the finance and banking industry, it’s essential to keep up with the latest innovations and trends in the financial services space. The...
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Jobs with the Most Wage Stagnation

Even when you have a good job in an industry that is experiencing growth, you might be subject to wage stagnation. Our Houston recruiters put...
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Best Weekend Jobs For Extra Money

If you are looking to boost your income for any reason, you may have already considered a number of the best weekend jobs. Weekend work...