Hiring research

How to find the best candidates: Insights from CareerPlug’s 2026 franchise hiring report

Last week we published our 2026 franchise hiring report. This is the first cross-industry hiring report created specifically for the service franchise segment. We pulled 2025

The Hiring Metrics Every Fitness Franchisor Should Be Tracking

Hiring the right people across multiple franchise locations can be a challenge for any franchisor. For growing fitness brands, hiring and retention directly impact day-to-day operations,

The Franchise Onboarding Report: What the Data Reveals About Early Turnover

Franchisors today are feeling the pressure from all sides. Rising labor costs, inconsistent unit performance, and the challenge of maintaining brand standards across multiple locations—it’s a

2025 Recruiting Metrics Report: Benchmark Data & by Industry

In CareerPlug’s sixth annual Recruiting Metrics Report, we continue to analyze our hiring data to shed light on hiring metrics and trends for small businesses across

2025 Candidate Experience Report

Hiring the right people is one of the biggest challenges business owners face today. With turnover, short-staffing, and unqualified hires draining revenue and morale, it’s no

Applicant Expectations Report: What Do Job Seekers Want From an Application Process

Employers may fondly remember the days when you could just post a job online, sit back and watch the applicants roll in, have your pick of

2022 Toxic Work Environment Report

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.

2022 Hourly Workers Compensation Expectations Report

CareerPlug is on a mission to help employers hire and develop the right people. As a part of this mission, we conduct original research throughout the

2021 Hiring Trends Report

2020 has been a year unlike any other. Unless you’ve been living under a rock – in which case, we envy you! – you’re familiar with

How to find the best candidates: Insights from CareerPlug’s 2026 franchise hiring report

Last week we published our 2026 franchise hiring report. This is the first cross-industry hiring report created specifically for the...

The Hiring Metrics Every Fitness Franchisor Should Be Tracking

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

The Franchise Onboarding Report: What the Data Reveals About Early Turnover

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

2025 Recruiting Metrics Report: Benchmark Data & by Industry

In CareerPlug’s sixth annual Recruiting Metrics Report, we continue to analyze our hiring data to shed light on hiring metrics...

2025 Candidate Experience Report

Hiring the right people is one of the biggest challenges business owners face today. With turnover, short-staffing, and unqualified hires...

Applicant Expectations Report: What Do Job Seekers Want From an Application Process

Employers may fondly remember the days when you could just post a job online, sit back and watch the applicants...

2022 Toxic Work Environment Report

Toxic work environments – this term was first used to describe literally toxic workplaces where dangerous working conditions and chemical...

2022 Hourly Workers Compensation Expectations Report

CareerPlug is on a mission to help employers hire and develop the right people. As a part of this mission,...

2021 Hiring Trends Report

2020 has been a year unlike any other. Unless you’ve been living under a rock – in which case, we...

COVID-19 Employment Report: Measuring the Impact on Workers

In May 2020, CareerPlug surveyed 500 American workers across a range of industries to better understand how their employment and...

Search for Yes: Successful Interviewing Practices

Andy Adams is a Sr. Account Executive with CareerPlug, whose background includes extensive recruiting experience. He has spent time in...