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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

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