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How the frontline actually hires.
From Operator to Conductor
The job that replaces the job. Spend a day with a frontline operations manager and count the tools. An applicant…
When Candidates Use AI Too: How Frontline Screening Has to Change
Candidates now use AI as readily as employers do. The same tools tailor resumes, draft interview answers, and submit applications…
What Is a Split Shift? How to Staff Two Peak Periods Without Burning Out Frontline Teams
Restaurants, retailers, and delivery teams face the same staffing shape every day: a lunch rush, a quiet afternoon, and a…
No-Call/No-Show: How to Cover the Shift and Prevent the Next One
The 6 a.m. opener hasn’t walked in, hasn’t called, and isn’t answering texts. The manager has a line forming and…
Caregiver Recruitment: How to Hire Home Care and Senior Living Staff
Demand for caregivers is outpacing the workforce that fills the roles. The BLS projects 18% employment growth for home health…
One Person, the Work of a Hundred
If one person can do the work of a hundred, what happens to the other ninety-nine? The honest way to…
Top 5 Email Templates for High Volume Recruiters
To say that Talent Acquisition professionals send a lot of emails would be an understatement. Sourcing a candidate? Send an…
Fountain Wins a Gold Stevie® Award For Talent Acquisition & Retention Solution Provider Of The Year!
We are so excited to announce that Fountain has won a Gold Stevie® Award in the Talent Acquisition & Retention…
Is AI Helping or Hurting Your Hiring?
Artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting gives the great promise of eliminating human bias. In order for AI to work well,…
We Made the List—Fountain Ranks No. 1265 on the 2021 Inc. 5000!
We are thrilled to announce that we’ve made the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s…
Defining Career Paths for Auto Workers
The auto industry is undergoing massive changes as technology takes over and the roles of humans become overshadowed by machines.…
5 Recruiting Tasks That Aren’t Considered Olympic Sports but Should Be
After watching the 2020 Olympic Games over the past few days, we’ve been amazed by the talent and strength displayed…
Enhancing Distribution Center Talent Acquisition with Digital Transformation
Fountain recently sat down with Richele Middlebrooks, Director of Talent Acquisition at Grocery Outlet with about 400 stores to talk…
Reskilling and Upskilling in Manufacturing
The global pandemic has ushered in changes in almost every way imaginable, even changes we weren’t necessarily ready for. One…
How Hiring For Logistics Positions Will Change Post-Pandemic
The shift to remote work and the explosion of e-commerce are two trends which, while already underway before COVID-19, surged…
3 Ways to Make Your Recruiting Process More Gender-inclusive
Creating a gender-inclusive workplace starts with a thoughtful recruiting process. With a few changes, you can build recruitment practices that…
Why HR Departments Worry about Celebrating Pride
Many regard the 1969 Stonewall Rebellion in New York City as the catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ movement. Pride Month,…
Employee or Independent Contractor? How To Spot the Difference in the EU
The distinction between company employees and independent contractors is an issue playing out in a variety of industries across the…