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Looking at franchise hiring data in April can be very telling. The numbers usually aren’t good, but that’s not what...

“The biggest difference between your top and bottom performing franchisees is the quality of their teams.” I said this probably...

A Partnership to Strengthen the Caregiver Workforce At CareerPlug, we know that hiring caregivers has never been more challenging. With...

The American Franchise Act is probably going to pass this year. If you’re a franchisor, this will mean a lot...

Hiring in the home and commercial services industry is a unique challenge. Whether you run a painting franchise, a plumbing...

A bunch of people forwarded me the New York Times article about the lawsuit against Eightfold AI. In case you...

I’ve been thinking about something since my last post about hiring in this market. A few people reached out and...

I just got back from Las Vegas, where I spent three days at the IFA Annual Convention surrounded by franchisors...

I’m at IFA today. If you’re here too, come find me at booth 700. We’re officially launching The Franchise People...

When I finished writing How to Hire in 2018, I told myself I was done writing books. It took a...

I’m heading to IFA next week, and I’ve been thinking about a question I keep getting asked: “Is it a...

You made a new hire! Hooray! What comes next, however, can be the ultimate party pooper: new hire paperwork. This...

Hiring the right people across multiple franchise locations can be a challenge for any franchisor. For growing fitness brands, hiring...

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is upon us! Before we know it, robots will soon replace humans in every job,...

Franchisors today are feeling the pressure from all sides. Rising labor costs, inconsistent unit performance, and the challenge of maintaining...

In a job seeker’s market, attracting and hiring qualified candidates is more competitive than ever before. As an employer, you...

Hiring the right team is crucial for any small business, but navigating the legal landscape can be tricky. Missteps in...

So you’ve hired a new employee and feel excited, accomplished, and probably a bit relieved that the process is over....

When you have an open role to fill, going to major job boards like Indeed is a logical first step....

Imagine it: Productive and satisfied employees that are engaged in your business and stick around for the long haul. It’s...

One of the most important aspects of running a business is hiring and retaining the right people. As you may...

As a business owner, you know that turnover is expensive and stressful. Every employee is an investment for your business,...

It’s hard to believe we’re already diving into 2025 and preparing for yet another year that will be full of...

Hopefully, you’re a business owner that’s determined to create a great place to work. If so, you’ve probably already realized...

The holiday season is an exciting, but often stressful, time for businesses across various industries. With the surge in demand...

PRESS RELEASE: [AUSTIN, TX] – November 11, 2024 – CareerPlug has been named the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award...

What if I were to tell you that building a company culture isn’t the hardest part? As I’ve worked with...

Choosing the right franchisees is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a franchisor. A franchisee is not...

It’s no secret that high turnover can negatively impact businesses, but this impact goes far beyond the time, effort, and...

Think about the last time you received recognition for a job well done. It probably made you stand a little...

Employee engagement is a measure of how much employees are invested in their work and the organization. Engaged employees: An...

Employee engagement surveys are vital for keeping tabs on how your employees are doing and improving the morale of your...

Have you ever had a hiring emergency? You know, when you unexpectedly have a position open up that you need...

You know that having open roles within your business can be stressful. And when you find that perfect candidate to...

As a business owner or manager, you’ve probably got an always growing to-do list, and hiring new employees is just...

Every day, CareerPlug clients reach out to our team of experts to ask what they can do to improve their...

Another year in the books means another opportunity to look back on the journey of the last 12 months. 2023...

So you have an open position and you’re ready to start the hiring process. You’re a great company and this...

One of the first steps to take when you have an open role to fill is writing a job description...

Sometimes hiring managers get stuck in the cycle of hiring for necessity in order to fill a position quickly, rather...

Note: The following is an excerpt from How to Hire, the new book by CareerPlug CEO, Clint Smith. Interviews, Not...

As part of a wave of new pay transparency laws across the country, New York is the latest state to...

Did you know that by 2025, Gen Z will make up 25% of the workforce? As the talent pool gets...

With ongoing shifts in the labor market and ever-evolving technology to make running a business easier, it’s no surprise that...

If you’ve recently posted a job that has gotten fewer applicants than anticipated, you might be wondering what went wrong. ...

The value of candidate evaluation cannot be understated. Your team is the heart of your business and good hires have...

Anyone that has ever followed a health regimen will tell you this: It isn’t easy! And fitness businesses that are...

The babies of Generation Z are growing up quickly. With most of them now hovering between 20-25 years old, they...

A new workplace trend is quickly making its way around the internet – a term called “quiet quitting.”  Have you...

Running a home care agency is hard — but it doesn’t need to be as hard as it is.  I’ve...

At some point, you’ve probably heard this advice passed down from hiring manager to hiring manager throughout the ages: “Unexplained...

There’s an expensive problem business owners struggle with today. I’m talking about the “T” word: turnover. Just how much is...

In our recent Toxic Work Environment Report, we found that 86% of employees have experienced a workplace where a negative...

Hiring myths have a way of spreading like urban legends around a campfire. While urban legends are typically harmless, falling...

You’ve found the perfect person to fill your open role. They’ve made it through the application process and assessments. They...

Creating a great job posting and getting it in front of the right people is just one piece of the...

Many businesses are moving in a positive direction when it comes to diversity in the workplace. This is great for...

If you run a restaurant or work in one, you’ve likely experienced the effects of the current restaurant worker shortage...

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 business is personal. The people you entrust to operate your organization should create an environment that fosters positivity and...

As a hiring software company, it’s important for us to stay up to date on the latest hiring and retention...

No, you’re not imagining things: You’ve likely been receiving fewer applicants for your job postings lately. Our recent Recruiting Metrics Report...

Your careers page's is the hub of your employer brand. A strong careers site compels job seekers to apply while...

Though the last couple of years were stressful for most, if anything good came out of the pandemic era, it’s...

In 2020, it was estimated that over 3.6 billion people were using social media worldwide and this number is expected...

Any business knows how important reviews are for their brand. Reviews give customers a clearer idea of the products or...

It’s no secret that making the right hires is crucial for running a successful business. A consistent hiring process helps...

Every business owner wants to create a great place to work for their employees, but being a great place to...

Every hire you make for your business is important. The right person can bring your team to new levels of...

If you’re a business owner, then you’ve faced many challenges over the last couple of years. Recruitment and retention have been...

The ultimate goal of every hiring process is to find the right person for your team. In the best case...

Recruiting and retention are two big challenges faced by all business owners, including franchisees. Most franchisees rely on playbooks from...

At CareerPlug, we want to make hiring easier, which is why text recruiting is an important part of our hiring...

You’ve made it through the time-consuming stages of the hiring process, from job posting to interviews, to candidate evaluations. You’ve...

Pay transparency refers to the way employers communicate with job seekers and candidates about compensation for a role.  Being up...

Many employers and HR professionals are beginning to realize the role the candidate experience plays in a business’s ability to...

We’ve all been there.  We’ve all been on the job search at some time or another. We’ve all spent hours...

Throughout 2021, businesses across the country have been reopening at a steady pace, but it’s clear the pandemic has changed...

If you want to own a business, but don’t want to take on the risk that comes with building a...