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Texas Industrial & Data Center Hiring Outlook – Q4 2025
Executive Summary As 2025 enters its final quarter, Texas continues to set the pace for industrial hiring nationwide. Manufacturing and energy remain steady drivers, but the largest force shaping demand is data center construction. With more than a dozen confirmed or...
Texas Industrial Hiring Outlook – Q3 2025
Executive Summary The Texas industrial hiring market continues to show resilience and growth in 2025, driven by investments in manufacturing, renewable energy, and infrastructure projects. Labor shortages persist for both skilled trades and executive roles, forcing...
5 Ways to Retain Skilled Trades Talent in Texas
5 Ways to Retain Skilled Trades Talent in Texas Finding the right employees is tough, but keeping them is even tougher. In Texas’s competitive industrial job market, skilled trade technicians often have multiple opportunities available. For employers, retention isn’t...
How to Create a Healthy Work Culture
How to Create a Healthy Work Culture A healthy work culture doesn’t happen by accident - it’s built intentionally through leadership, communication, and consistent actions. In today’s competitive job market, companies with positive, productive cultures attract better...
How to Find the Right Talent
How to Find the Right Talent Hiring the right person for a critical role isn’t just about filling a seat - it’s about finding someone who can excel, stay long-term, and help your organization grow. In Texas’s competitive industrial and executive job markets, the best...
Top Cities to Work Remote From
The Top Cities to Work Remote From Remote work has opened the door for professionals to live anywhere while keeping high-paying, rewarding careers. But not all cities are equal when it comes to cost of living, internet reliability, coworking options, and quality of...
10 Tips for Negotiating Your Salary
10 Tips for Negotiating Your Salary Whether you’re an industrial technician, a plant supervisor, or an executive stepping into a new leadership role, knowing how to negotiate your salary is essential. In Texas’s competitive hiring market - where demand for skilled...
Barr-Techs Welcomes Korbin Barr to the Team
Company News: Barr-Techs Welcomes Korbin Barr to the Team College Station, TX – August 2025 — Barr-Techs is proud to announce that Korbin Barr has officially joined the team, bringing a unique blend of academic training, hands-on industry experience, and a lifelong...
