Houston, Texas — March 4, 2026  — Dean’s Professional Services (DPS) has been named a 2026 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation  winner by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) . This national recognition honors organizations that distinguish themselves through innovative business and human resource practices, with an emphasis on creating strong, people-first workplace cultures. "This recognition is a testament to our entire team and our un

Houston, TX – February 27, 2026  – Smith and Dean Inc. dba Dean's Professional Services (DPS), a leading national staffing solutions firm, has been recognized as #27 on the Houston Business Journal's (HBJ) Minority-Owned Businesses list  in the February 27, 2026 issue. This award highlights the largest Houston-area firms where at least 51% ownership is held by minority individuals, based on 2025 revenue. "We are honored to be recognized among Houston's top minority-owned bus

Groundbreaking Book Empowers Women to Lead with Both Grit and Grace Houston, TX – January 28, 2026  – Award-winning speaker, author, and entrepreneur Jennifer Dean  announces the release of her latest book, Stilettos or Flats: A Leadership Guide for the Professional Woman . This transformative guide challenges the limiting expectations professional women have long faced and introduces a new framework for authentic, powerful leadership. For decades, women in leadership have be

Dean's Professional Services is proud to announce that it has been ranked #6 on the prestigious Women-Owned Businesses list published in the October 24, 2025 issue of the Houston Business Journal. This recognition highlights the company's continued growth, dedication to excellence, and significant contribution to Houston's business community.

The holiday season often brings a mix of excitement and stress. For many, it’s a time to relax and celebrate with family and friends. But for job seekers, the holidays can feel like a tricky period to find new opportunities. Hiring slows down, schedules get busy, and it’s easy to lose momentum. Yet, the holiday season also offers unique chances to stand out and prepare for the year ahead. This post explores practical ways to navigate job hunting during the holidays and turn t

Dean's Professional Services is proud to announce that it has been ranked #6 on the prestigious Women-Owned Businesses list published in the October 24, 2025 issue of the Houston Business Journal. This recognition highlights the company's continued growth, dedication to excellence, and significant contribution to Houston's business community.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Houston, TX] – August 21, 2025  – Dean's Professional Services is proud to announce it has been named one of the...

Dean’s Professional Services Secures Top Rankings in the 2025 Houston Business Journal’s Book of Lists

Houston, TX — March 20, 2025  — Jennifer Dean, President and Founder of Dean’s Professional Services (DPS) and a recognized leader in...

DPS has been ranked #2 on the Largest Black-Owned Businesses list in the Houston Business Journal's Book of Lists.

Houston, TX – On June 20, Dean's Professional Services attended the celebration and received an award as one of the 59 honorees at the...

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DPS Recognized as Top Minority-Owned & Family-Owned Business in Houston.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Houston, TX (2/16/24) — Dean’s Professional Services proudly announces its recognition as the 3rd Largest...

September 18, 2023 — On September 8, DPS was named 16th largest Katy/West Houston Area Employer by the Houston Business Journal. The list...

August 2, 2023 — In the July 14 edition of the Houston Business Journal, DPS was ranked 7th largest Houston-Area Staffing firm and 9th...

By Jennifer Dean, Present of Dean's Professional Services If you find yourself constantly bouncing from one dramatic situation to the...

February 16, 2023 — On February 13, DPS was named 31st largest growing UH Alumni Owned Businesses by the University of Houston and the UH...

February 15, 2023 — Dean’s Professional Services will be recognized in the February 15 printed issue of the Wall Street Journal for our...

Working remotely will be even more common in 2023. Here's our 4 tips for staying productive and engaged when working remotely.