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Scheduling shifts can be tricky, especially if you’re working with a small team. Creating the perfect schedule that will keep everyone happy without negatively impacting the

Performance Improvement Plans are metaphorical death sentences in the workplace. Many managers and employees view Performance Improvement Plans as a formality before termination. It’s that process

In 2007, Clint Smith started CareerPlug with the simple idea that it should be easier for small business owners to make the right hires. Smith knew

PRESS RELEASE — CareerPlug today announced that Jenny Leman, CareerPlug’s Senior Director of Client Operations, will be stepping into her new role as the company’s second

There’s no sugarcoating it: 2020 was a hard year. When we face challenges as a business, we know we need to keep growing and adapting. This

Effective employee onboarding is critical to the success of your new hire and your organization as a whole. A 2015 study from Glassdoor confirms this idea

What will work look like after COVID-19? By now, most businesses around the world have had to adapt to the pandemic in one way or another

When COVID-19 hit Austin, Texas, in March 2020, CareerPlug closed its office doors. Employees gathered their laptops, monitors, desk knick-knacks, and all the candy they had

After weeks of new jobs disappearing from the job boards, job postings are starting to trend back upwards. However, applicant volume is not following suit.  Industries

Case Study: Marshall Wireless

Sprint Wireless Retailers The wireless industry is growing with consumer demand, and employment opportunities are more abundant than ever.  Wireless...

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CareerPlug Scholars 2016

Last week the CareerPlug team attended the 6th Annual Foster Angels Appreciation Luncheon – an event honoring exemplary caseworkers and foster...

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The Open Door Policy

For the most part, company’s have some system of hierarchy. From the intern to the president, everyone has their own tasks and...

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Don’t Know? Say So!

For me, there is little worse than not understanding what’s going on.  Being confused at work is frustrating and stressful....

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Stop Waiting, Start Recruiting

Let’s jump to conclusions:  Just because you’re not hiring doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be recruiting.    Yep, read it again. Scenario:  Your A-player decides...

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Tweet to the Top

This post was researched and written by Justin Zuniga, Careerplug’s sales & marketing intern.   Social Media is the powerhouse...

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Is Your Workplace Fun?

Admittedly, this probably isn’t the first question you’re going to ask when evaluating your business.  Compared to profitable, efficient, or...

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