We all know what branding means in terms of marketing: it’s your company’s identity and what distinguishes your business from...
Read MoreWe all know what branding means in terms of marketing: it’s your company’s identity and what distinguishes your business from...
Read MoreOne of the most important aspects of running a business is hiring and retaining the right people. As you may...
Read MoreFranchises provide their franchisees with a playbook of best practices that can help their business flourish. But one thing that...
Read MoreConducting interviews is a nonnegotiable step in a hiring process and the best way to get to know your candidates...
Read MoreNote: The following is an excerpt from How to Hire, the new book by CareerPlug CEO, Clint Smith. To build a truly...
Read MoreHere are some employee testimonial examples that offer insights on how to buff up your recruitment marketing.
Read MoreWith ongoing shifts in the labor market and ever-evolving technology to make running a business easier, it’s no surprise that...
Read MoreThe value of candidate evaluation cannot be understated. Your team is the heart of your business and good hires have...
Read MoreWith the steady growth of the insurance industry, insurance agents are in high demand, and recruiting insurance agents can be...
Read MoreThe babies of Generation Z are growing up quickly. With most of them now hovering between 20-25 years old, they...
Read MoreHiring myths have a way of spreading like urban legends around a campfire. While urban legends are typically harmless, falling...
Read MoreInterviews can be nerve-racking for both the candidate and the interviewer. Both parties want to make a good first impression...
Read MoreYou’ve found the perfect person to fill your open role. They’ve made it through the application process and assessments. They...
Read MoreCreating a great job posting and getting it in front of the right people is just one piece of the...
Read MoreYou’ve got some candidates rolling in and you’re ready to review resumes. That’s great! You’re one step closer to filling...
Read MoreYour business is personal. The people you entrust to operate your organization should create an environment that fosters positivity and...
Read MoreNo, you’re not imagining things: You’ve likely been receiving fewer applicants for your job postings lately. Our recent Recruiting Metrics Report...
Read MoreIn 2020, it was estimated that over 3.6 billion people were using social media worldwide and this number is expected...
Read MoreAny business knows how important reviews are for their brand. Reviews give customers a clearer idea of the products or...
Read MoreIt’s no secret that making the right hires is crucial for running a successful business. A consistent hiring process helps...
Read MoreAt CareerPlug, we want to make hiring easier, which is why text recruiting is an important part of our hiring...
Read MoreAt CareerPlug, we’re on a mission to empower people to reach their full potential. One way we do this is...
Read MoreIn the first installment of this blog series on hiring bias, we discussed how to become aware of nine of...
Read MoreLet’s start by acknowledging that everyone has unconscious bias — even you (yes, you). As humans, we are very social animals...
Read MoreTalent means nothing in your company if the people don't align with the culture. Learn how hiring for culture fit...
Read MoreRemarketing to applicants can be a great way to create a candidate pool when you are growing your staff in...
Read MoreDownload the template to better identify ideal candidates! The first step in a great hiring process should be putting together...
Read MoreDownload this guide and unlock your recruiting potential! Attracting, identifying, and hiring the best talent is a challenging competition in...
Read MoreReferred candidates serve as the top source of all hires so it’s no coincidence that creating a great employee referral...
Read MoreYou’re in a pinch, you need to make a hire, but you can’t find any quality candidates. The hire you...
Read MoreWhen you are a business owner or manage small business, it can be tough to dedicate time to hiring and...
Read MoreMany companies will start hiring the majority of their new employees in January and February as soon as their Q1...
Read MoreWe’re proud of our standing in the restaurant franchise community as a top recruiting platform, and we partner with more...
Read MoreThe Importance of People at Each Step In February, I attended the International Franchise Association (IFA) conference in Phoenix. One...
Read MoreAustin is home to an impressive restaurant scene and a number of fast-growing chains, including Torchy’s Tacos, Hopdoddy, and Alamo...
Read MoreIf you make consistently great hires, your business is more likely to be successful. And as a small business owner...
Read MoreHiring a superstar to join your team could be your company’s most important sale. Revenue is critical, but your people...
Read MoreBetter yet…How many stars would your applicants give it? How about your hiring managers? Or your leaders? Your new hires?...
Read MoreRegional grocery stores face a unique set of hiring challenges. From stockers to cashiers to deli workers, employees are the...
Read MoreSeasonal Hiring Demand As a retailer, you know that there are certain spikes in seasonal demand within your business. The...
Read MoreIn the hospitality industry, making a hire not only impacts your bottom line, but the guest’s experience. Each decision an...
Read MoreTurnover Challenges in Retail Hiring in the retail industry is challenging. Management consulting firm, The Hays Group, estimates turnover among...
Read MoreUnceasing Importance of the In-Store Experience It’s clear that the trend from in-store to online shopping has accelerated. However, this...
Read MoreSeparate Workflows for Hiring Restaurant Managers and Recruiting Team Members Restaurateurs take various approaches to recruiting great talent, but what some may not...
Read MoreThere are many hats you need to wear as a restaurant owner or manager. You have to manage inventory control,...
Read MoreToday, one out of every five Americans pays for a gym membership and across the country, new fitness centers and...
Read MoreFranchisors have valuable data, insights, and best practices to support franchisees with almost any area of the franchised business model,...
Read MoreWhy Restaurants Need a Clear Recruiting Process Savvy restaurateurs know that processes are the key to achieving consistency within their businesses....
Read MoreFranchise Recruiting Issues Franchises know it best, employing the right people can mean the difference between success or failure in...
Read MoreEmployee Satisfaction and Customer Satisfaction Experienced restaurant owners know that great team members are the lifeblood of their business. Consistently hiring...
Read MoreHow High is Auto Dealership Employee Turnover? All too often, we hear dealership managers lament the costs of turnover from...
Read MoreExcellent candidate communication is a key indicator of a successful hiring process. However, all that can be for naught if...
Read MoreBecause the hiring process doesn’t always work out perfectly, you’re bound to have worked with a not so great employee...
Read MoreYou know that your employees are just as valuable as your customers, if not moreso. Â Your team is the front-line...
Read MoreRetaining the best employees can be a challenge for today’s business owners. According to the Harvard Business Review, 80% of...
Read MoreHave you ever applied to a job and an hour into the thirty question application wondered if it was worth...
Read MoreIndeed is the #1 job site in the world with over 180 million unique job seekers visiting the site each...
Read MoreWe already know a bad hire can cost your company a lot of money, but there is more than just your...
Read MoreThe world of retail can be unpredictable and fast-paced, and skilled retail employees are valuable company resources. Identifying candidates that have what...
Read MoreThe summer is here and recruiters are looking for top talent to hire. Recent college graduates are among the most...
Read MoreLocation, Proximity, Distance … all words that no longer stand in your way when trying to hire a candidate. Today’s...
Read MoreYes, this is an Aladdin reference.  Aladdin was a street rat with a penchant for stealing and adventure … living...
Read MoreWhile phone screens are becoming a more common hiring practice, they are still an underutilized part of the hiring process...
Read MoreIf you’re not conducting interviews every week, you need to prepare as much as the candidate.  That means not only...
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