Fountain Blog
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…
4 Strategies for Recruiting Seasonal Hires
A successful holiday season is critical for retailers. It’s estimated that this season alone can account for 40% of a…
Are You Checking a Box—or Really Checking? Background Screening Beyond the Basics
You know the basics. I don’t need to tell you that screening is important, to protect your brand, your people,…
High-volume Recruiting in the “New Norm”
In just the last 5 months, unemployment has completely reversed. Before Covid-19, the UK saw the lowest unemployment rate since…
Data Trends for Hourly Recruiting & Hiring
Here we’ll be taking a deeper look into some of the trends we’re seeing across users on the Fountain Platform. …
Creating a Positive Candidate Experience
Now more than ever, our economy and the world are relying on hourly workers to provide essential services. As things…
Modern Hiring Guide: Top 6 Hiring Challenges Companies Face Today
Let’s look at today’s workforce. Unemployment was at a historic low of 3.9%, before spiking to 14.7% amid the COVID-19…
Unblocking Background Checks in On-Demand & Delivery during COVID-19
As consumers responded to stay-at-home orders, the need for on-demand delivery services continues to rise. Downloads of mobile apps…
10 Ways to Alter Your Hiring Process to Deal with the Effects of COVID-19
It’s difficult at this time not to wax philosophical or speculate about the extenuating effects of COVID-19 within our collective…
Reduce Time-to-Fill to Cut Recruiting Costs
According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the average cost per hire of respondents from one survey is…
One Way Video Interview Guide
When used in the right way at the correct time, one-way video interviews (or on demand video interviews) can be…
How to Franchise Your Business: Ultimate Guide
If you’ve built a successful business and feel there’s a wider demand for your products or services, you might want…
How to Find and Hire Great Employees Fast
The current job market with low unemployment rates means that it can be difficult to source and recruit quality candidates.…