CareerPlug Blog Posts

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

With 2015 only a few days away, many of us are partaking in the traditions of reflection and resolution. Personally we may reflect upon the major

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