CareerPlug Blog Posts

The most valuable step in hiring happens before the job posting goes live – where you consider both the gaps that you’re hiring for and what

CareerPlug, the leading hiring and retention software built for growing businesses, is proud to announce its new status as an Indeed Platinum ATS Partner—the highest level

Hiring the right people across multiple franchise locations can be a challenge for any franchisor. For growing fitness brands, hiring and retention directly impact day-to-day operations,

Franchisors today are feeling the pressure from all sides. Rising labor costs, inconsistent unit performance, and the challenge of maintaining brand standards across multiple locations—it’s a

In CareerPlug’s sixth annual Recruiting Metrics Report, we continue to analyze our hiring data to shed light on hiring metrics and trends for small businesses across

We all know what branding means in terms of marketing: it’s your company’s identity and what distinguishes your business from others in the eyes of customers.

Hiring the right team is crucial for any small business, but navigating the legal landscape can be tricky. Missteps in hiring can lead to costly fines,

So you’ve hired a new employee and feel excited, accomplished, and probably a bit relieved that the process is over. You may feel like you just

When you have an open role to fill, going to major job boards like Indeed is a logical first step. These websites can help you get

One of the most important aspects of running a business is hiring and retaining the right people. As you may know, this isn’t always easy!  While

Hiring the right people is one of the biggest challenges business owners face today. With turnover, short-staffing, and unqualified hires draining revenue and morale, it’s no

For industries like retail, increased demand for seasonal employees is a holiday tradition as cherished as pumpkin pie. But in recent years, the hiring landscape has

Choosing the right franchisees is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a franchisor. A franchisee is not just an owner — they represent

Are your franchisees struggling with turnover and staffing shortages? They’re not alone.  Across the United States, the volunteer turnover rate doubled in the ten year span

If you’ve read our 2024 Recruiting Metrics Report, you learned that job boards aren’t necessarily the best source of high-quality candidates that turn into hires. Our

You’ve made the hire, but have you set them up for success? See how to reduce turnover and increase employee confidence with a consistent onboarding plan.

We’ve heard it again and again from clients over the last year. Competition for top talent is tougher than ever before. Many employers are going up

Have you ever had a hiring emergency? You know, when you unexpectedly have a position open up that you need filled ASAP.  This can be a

People are the heart of your business. Good employees are the driving force behind innovation, productivity, and ultimately, your organization’s success. But in recent years, employees’

As a business owner or manager, you’ve probably got an always growing to-do list, and hiring new employees is just one task of many you need

Every day, CareerPlug clients reach out to our team of experts to ask what they can do to improve their hiring results. We know that for

Employers may fondly remember the days when you could just post a job online, sit back and watch the applicants roll in, have your pick of

Here’s the dream hiring scenario: you have an open position and a perfect candidate walks through the door and charms you with their obvious talent and

One of the first steps to take when you have an open role to fill is writing a job description and distributing it far and wide.

Sometimes hiring managers get stuck in the cycle of hiring for necessity in order to fill a position quickly, rather than hiring the highest quality applicant.

The number one challenge facing business owners is the same as it’s always been: attracting and hiring the right people. But today, technology exists to make

Hiring starts with culture. Culture, more than anything else, is what attracts people to a company – and what keeps them there. It’s also what makes

A cornerstone of CareerPlug’s hiring philosophy is hiring for growth potential. This means hiring someone not based on what jobs they’ve held in the past or

Your job posting is your first official gatekeeper, the first impression you make on job seekers, and the first step in finding a new member of

Businesses are feeling the pressure of an ongoing struggle for top talent. In a tight labor market, there’s a lot you can do to win over

PRESS RELEASE – August 8, 2023. CareerPlug is excited to announce the release of How to Hire: The Essential Guide to Recruit & Retain the Right

With ongoing shifts in the labor market and ever-evolving technology to make running a business easier, it’s no surprise that hiring practices have had to adapt. 

As a busy employer or manager, hiring is just one of the many important things on your ever growing to-do list. To make the right hires

It’s hard to describe the challenges of balancing work and motherhood or to fully explain the difficulty of looking for a job after leaving the workforce

The job market has rapidly changed over the last few years, and as an employer, it can be hard to keep up. Widespread resignation and lower

The restaurant industry is high energy and fast-paced. When you have an open role in your restaurant, you most likely need to fill it fast.  Once

Your employees deserve feedback, and as an employer or manager, it’s up to you to give it to them.  Some high-performing employees may not fully grasp

We’ve seen a lot of change in the hiring space over the last few years. The pandemic caused mass layoffs and companies have struggled with over-hiring.

What really matters in hiring is meeting the right person and getting them excited to join your team. But, in today’s job market, it’s a race

A great hiring process helps you effectively evaluate candidates and choose the right person for an open role. On the flip side, quality candidates are also

If you’re like most business owners, hiring is just one of the many important items on your ever growing to-do list. And even though you might

It’s been nearly three years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and in many ways, life feels a bit more normal. On the other hand,

As an employer, keeping up with ever-changing hiring trends can feel nearly impossible. But staying up to date is crucial if you want to make the

With each new year comes the opportunity to take a look back on the previous twelve months and reflect on the good, bad, and everything in

Business owners in the direct care (or home care) industry know that while their work can be incredibly rewarding, it can also be difficult. One common

The value of candidate evaluation cannot be understated. Your team is the heart of your business and good hires have the greatest impact on overall success. 

With the steady growth of the insurance industry, insurance agents are in high demand, and recruiting insurance agents can be a challenge. Though it can be

You need your open role filled fast, so it’s hard not to get excited when a qualified candidate sends in an application. You get your interview

Anyone that has ever followed a health regimen will tell you this: It isn’t easy! And fitness businesses that are trying to recruit personal trainers will

The babies of Generation Z are growing up quickly. With most of them now hovering between 20-25 years old, they are beginning to shape the labor

Running a home care agency is hard — but it doesn’t need to be as hard as it is.  I’ve watched and worked with hundreds of

At some point, you’ve probably heard this advice passed down from hiring manager to hiring manager throughout the ages: “Unexplained gaps on a resume are a

There’s an expensive problem business owners struggle with today. I’m talking about the “T” word: turnover. Just how much is turnover costing businesses? Here are some

Hiring myths have a way of spreading like urban legends around a campfire. While urban legends are typically harmless, falling into the trap of believing the

At CareerPlug, we like to keep our finger on the pulse of recruitment trends – the good, the bad, and the ugly. One piece of feedback

Interviews can be nerve-racking for both the candidate and the interviewer. Both parties want to make a good first impression and to represent themselves well. Candidates

You’ve found the perfect person to fill your open role. They’ve made it through the application process and assessments. They wowed the team during interviews and

Today’s hiring landscape has brought big concerns to employers everywhere. Talent is scarce and attracting the right candidates has never been so challenging. But what does

Creating a great job posting and getting it in front of the right people is just one piece of the recruitment puzzle. Now, you have to

Toxic work environments – this term was first used to describe literally toxic workplaces where dangerous working conditions and chemical hazards put employees at physical risk. 

In our annual Recruiting Metrics Report, we found that one the best sources of high-quality applicants wasn’t job boards – it’s referrals.  This may sound surprising

In this webinar, CareerPlug’s Senior Director of People, Natalie Morgan, sat down with an expert panel from the home and commercial services industry:  Ryan Englin –

You’ve got some candidates rolling in and you’re ready to review resumes. That’s great! You’re one step closer to filling your open role. But the pressure

Take an inside look at CareerPlug’s hiring process. See how our hiring process has evolved, what steps you should complete before you post your job, and
As the Hispanic community continues to grow, demand for top bilingual employees is sure to grow with it. How can you stay competitive when attracting and

As a hiring software company, it’s important for us to stay up to date on the latest hiring and retention trends. We do this by conducting

Competition for candidates remains fierce, and employers are finding it hard to keep up and recruit the talent they’re after. Candidate “ghosting” has become an increasingly

No, you’re not imagining things: You’ve likely been receiving fewer applicants for your job postings lately. Our recent Recruiting Metrics Report found that while the number of

There’s no denying that technology has improved hiring for both businesses and candidates alike. An applicant tracking system eliminates spreadsheets and clogged email boxes. Video tools

Your careers page’s is the hub of your employer brand. A strong careers site compels job seekers to apply while a weak one can deter job

In 2020, it was estimated that over 3.6 billion people were using social media worldwide and this number is expected to rise to 4.41 billion by

Any business knows how important reviews are for their brand. Reviews give customers a clearer idea of the products or services they’re purchasing and help them

It’s no secret that making the right hires is crucial for running a successful business. A consistent hiring process helps you accomplish this. Not only should

Every business owner wants to create a great place to work for their employees, but being a great place to work means more than just pizza

CareerPlug is on a mission to help employers hire and develop the right people. As a part of this mission, we conduct original research throughout the

What is Passive Recruiting? Passive recruiting refers to the candidates who aren’t actively pursuing a new job, but could be the perfect fit for your team.

If you’re a business owner, then you’ve faced many challenges over the last couple of years. Recruitment and retention have been big concerns in every industry, and

The ultimate goal of every hiring process is to find the right person for your team. In the best case scenario, you will have several candidates

Recruiting and retention are two big challenges faced by all business owners, including franchisees. Most franchisees rely on playbooks from the franchisor for many aspects of

At CareerPlug, we want to make hiring easier, which is why text recruiting is an important part of our hiring software.  We know that as a

You’ve made it through the time-consuming stages of the hiring process, from job posting to interviews, to candidate evaluations. You’ve found the right person for the

Interviews are the heart of the recruitment process. They are the gateway to what could be lifelong employees, great coworkers, and amazing growth opportunities for your

At CareerPlug, we’re on a mission to empower people to reach their full potential.  One way we do this is by helping businesses make the right

We’ve all been there.  We’ve all been on the job search at some time or another. We’ve all spent hours perfecting resumes, writing cover letters, and

Throughout 2021, businesses across the country have been reopening at a steady pace, but it’s clear the pandemic has changed the job market as we once

As hiring experts, we know how important it is to make good hiring decisions. Without the right people in the right roles, your business can’t reach

An outside sales representative can bring new growth and opportunities for your business, but knowing the right hiring strategies is key to finding your next great

A person’s resume only tells you so much – it doesn’t paint the full picture of who the person really is, of their achievements, their strengths,

Developing strong interviewer skills is key to converting the most highly qualified candidates into hires. A 2021 CareerPlug study found that 58% of job seekers had

We all know that hiring and recruiting can be an expensive cost for any business — both in terms of time and money. The average cost of

COVID-19 has changed the way we do business. Many small businesses are adjusting the way they sell, the way their employees work, and the way they

Your core values signify what you, as a company, prize more than anything. They should guide everything that you do. If you are not sure about

2020 has been a year unlike any other. Unless you’ve been living under a rock – in which case, we envy you! – you’re familiar with

It can be easy for small business owners to overlook the importance of creating a great candidate experience. It’s completely understandable given how many hats the

For industries like retail, increased demand for seasonal employees in Q4 is a holiday tradition as cherished as pumpkin pie. But 2020 is a year unlike

This past year business owners were left with the ultimate opportunity to become more nimble & creative than ever before. Heading into 2021, we’re focused on

There is no question that COVID-19 has impacted the way businesses hire and recruit in 2020. Have you taken the opportunity to evaluate who you currently

CareerPlug teamed up with F45 Training and Mindbody to take a deep dive into recruiting for the fitness industry. In this webinar recorded in August 2020,

While COVID-19 business shutdowns have resulted in unemployment for many industries, the home health care industry is poised for growth.  We’ve asked Brandi Kurtyka, CEO of

CareerPlug has partnered with ZipRecruiter to explore trends, challenges, opportunities in the COVID-19 landscape, as well as share hiring best practices for business owners to put

In May 2020, CareerPlug surveyed 500 American workers across a range of industries to better understand how their employment and income have been affected by COVID-19

CareerPlug and Home Care Pulse have teamed up to take a deep dive into the current hiring landscape for the home care industry in the era

As more businesses plan to reopen in the coming weeks and months, boomerang employees are on the minds of many business owners and hiring managers. A

As the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) partner for State Farm, CareerPlug serves thousands of State Farm Agents in their hiring journeys every year. We spoke with

As many businesses plan to expand their operations again or completely reopen their doors when the time is right, there is an obvious hurdle for companies

Introducing CareerPlug’s Hiring Opinions As hiring experts, we at CareerPlug have developed what we call our Opinionated Approach to hiring.  This means we take a stand

Growth potential is key in order to look beyond a resume and identify emerging talent. Learn how soft skills, motivation, and other factors play into hiring
Proper reference and background checks are critical for new hires, see how our director of HR handles this process step by step.

The world of employment laws and compliance can be daunting, especially when you’re hiring for the first time or don’t have a professional HR team to

How to Create a Great Employee Referral Program

Referred candidates serve as the top source of all hires so it’s no coincidence that creating a great employee referral program can be key to finding

You’re hiring and you’ve done your homework. You’ve crafted a compelling careers page. You’ve built a great job description. You’ve pushed your posting out to major

Unemployment is below 4% making today’s job market, a job seeker market. What does that mean for your company? It means that job seekers can be

This might be the most important question you ask yourself this year. There are three essential components of a successful business: strategy, people, and process. Someone

Building Your Talent Magnet

Thousands of companies are hiring at this very moment. Some of them are your direct competitors. But this isn’t your only competition. Does Domino’s Pizza compete

Regardless if you are a company employee or the owner of your own business, you should strive to become a leader in your workplace. Roselinde Torres,

Andy Adams is a Sr. Account Executive with CareerPlug, whose background includes extensive recruiting experience. He has spent time in the trenches as an agency contract