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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

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

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.

Application experience is everything a job seeker encounters from clicking ‘Apply’ to submitting their information — it determines whether your strongest candidates finish the application or

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, the highest-quality applicants did not come from job boards, they came from referrals. That is why effective employee referral programs

In this webinar, CareerPlug’s Senior Director of People, Natalie Morgan, sat down with an expert panel from the home and commercial services industry:  During the hour-long

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

We have been collecting statistics on hiring for 17 years, and most of the hiring stats you see online are recycled from the same five reports.

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

What is a one-way video interview? It’s the screening step where a candidate records video answers alone, with nobody on the other end. Technology has genuinely

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