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
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
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
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’
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
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.
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
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
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 –
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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