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2026 service franchise hiring report

Get service franchise hiring benchmarks based on millions of applicants, with insights to improve sourcing, candidate response speed, and hiring performance.

Understanding the American Franchise Act

Learn how the American Franchise Act could bring clarity to joint employer rules and help franchisors better support their franchisees.

The Franchise People Playbook

Discover a practical framework to help franchise brands improve hiring, retention, career growth, and team development across every location.

5 Things Employers Forget When Hiring

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

Why Is Hiring So Hard Right Now?

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,

7 Hiring Trends to Expect

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

CareerPlug’s Annual Year in Review: A Look Back at 2022

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

Using the 7 Caregiver Personas to Overcome Recruitment Challenges in the Direct Care Industry

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 Ultimate Guide to Screening and Evaluating Job Candidates

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.

How to Recruit Insurance Agents: The Hiring Expert’s Guide

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

Webinar: Why Interview Ghosting is So Common and How to Prevent It

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

Fitness Industry Hiring: How to Recruit Personal Trainers

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

7 Ways to Recruit and Retain Gen Z Employees

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

7 Leadership Secrets of Top Home Care Owners

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

Should You Hire a Candidate with Gaps in Their Resume?

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