2023 Recruiting Metrics Report: Benchmark Data by Industry
In CareerPlug’s fourth annual Recruiting Metrics Report, we continue to analyze our hiring data to shed light on hiring metrics
In CareerPlug’s fourth annual Recruiting Metrics Report, we continue to analyze our hiring data to shed light on hiring metrics
CareerPlug’s annual Candidate Experience Report sheds light on what job seekers are looking for in a hiring process so that
We’ve heard it again and again from clients over the last year. Competition for top talent is tougher than ever
We’ve seen a lot of change in the hiring space over the last few years. The pandemic caused mass layoffs
What really matters in hiring is meeting the right person and getting them excited to join your team. But, in
In a job seeker’s market, attracting and hiring qualified candidates is more competitive than ever before. As an employer, you
You know that having open roles within your business can be stressful. And when you find that perfect candidate to
If you’ve recently posted a job that has gotten fewer applicants than anticipated, you might be wondering what went wrong.
A great hiring process helps you effectively evaluate candidates and choose the right person for an open role. On the
If you’re like most business owners, hiring is just one of the many important items on your ever growing to-do
For many business owners over the past year, making the right hires has become a challenging task. Recently, the number
It’s been nearly three years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and in many ways, life feels a bit
Editor’s Note: This post is updated annually to provide you with the best and most accurate onboarding information. You made
As an employer, keeping up with ever-changing hiring trends can feel nearly impossible. But staying up to date is crucial
With each new year comes the opportunity to take a look back on the previous twelve months and reflect on
Business owners in the direct care (or home care) industry know that while their work can be incredibly rewarding, it
We sat down with Clint Smith — Founder and CEO of CareerPlug and author of the upcoming book, How to
The value of candidate evaluation cannot be understated. Your team is the heart of your business and good hires have
We’ve heard the same concern from many clients again and again this year: Employers are struggling with lower applicant counts
With the steady growth of the insurance industry, insurance agents are in high demand, and recruiting insurance agents can be
You need your open role filled fast, so it’s hard not to get excited when a qualified candidate sends in
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
For industries like retail, increased demand for seasonal employees in Q4 is a holiday tradition as cherished as pumpkin pie.
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
We all know what branding means in terms of marketing: it’s your company’s identity and what distinguishes your business from
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
At CareerPlug, we like to keep our finger on the pulse of recruitment trends – the good, the bad, and
Interviews can be nerve-racking for both the candidate and the interviewer. Both parties want to make a good first impression
You’ve found the perfect person to fill your open role. They’ve made it through the application process and assessments. They
Today’s hiring landscape has brought big concerns to employers everywhere. Talent is scarce and attracting the right candidates has never
Creating a great job posting and getting it in front of the right people is just one piece of the
Hopefully, you’re a business owner that’s determined to create a great place to work. If so, you’ve probably already realized
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
Toxic work environments – this term was first used to describe literally toxic workplaces where dangerous working conditions and chemical
In our annual Recruiting Metrics Report, we found that one the best sources of high-quality applicants wasn’t job boards –
In this webinar, CareerPlug’s Senior Director of People, Natalie Morgan, sat down with an expert panel from the home and
You’ve got some candidates rolling in and you’re ready to review resumes. That’s great! You’re one step closer to filling
If you’ve read our 2022 Recruiting Metrics Report, you learned that custom sources are a ridiculously underrated source of high-quality
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 what steps are in our hiring process.
You’ll also have some action items you can perform now. Following these can help you improve your hiring process so you can hire efficiently and effectively.
When you have an open role to fill, going to major job boards like Indeed is a logical first step.
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 recruiting Spanish speakers?
Read our blog post to learn five simple ways to attract top Spanish-speaking talent.
Your business is personal. The people you entrust to operate your organization should create an environment that fosters positivity and
Here are some employee testimonial examples that offer insights on how to buff up your recruitment marketing.
As a hiring software company, it’s important for us to stay up to date on the latest hiring and retention
Austin Casey, founder and CEO of sales management software company, BidClips, shared the impact that CareerPlug has made on their
Competition for candidates remains fierce, and employers are finding it hard to keep up and recruit the talent they’re after.
With the ongoing shifts in the labor market, it’s no surprise that modern hiring practices have had to adapt. Our