An emerging trend in the talent and workforce solutions industry, direct sourcing has become increasingly prevalent in a wide variety of MSP programs. But what exactly is direct sourcing—and why has this strategy seen such an increase in popularity within contingent labor programs? Here’s what you need to know about this popular strategy. Five Steps…
Promoting an inclusive workplace has become a key point of emphasis for organizations across the world. As businesses cater to candidates from all walks of life, they must ensure that this talent feels welcomed, accepted, and—most importantly—valued within their company culture. At Broadleaf, we have witnessed DEI initiatives becoming greater priorities within many of our…
As the busy holiday season draws closer, retailers and e-commerce businesses are gearing up for the hiring period that lies ahead. Recruiters and HR professionals will begin to hire hundreds—if not thousands—of workers in the weeks ahead. Preparing for Surges in Retail Hiring with RPO What should leaders in the retail and e-commerce space expect…
Candidate ghosting has become all too familiar for HR and TA professionals. The concept of ghosting has become increasingly prevalent in the world of recruiting and occurs when a candidate simply vanishes on a prospective employment opportunity. Whether the individual stops responding to email messages, fails to appear for an interview, or even decides not…
The financial services sector was one of a handful of industries that experienced positive job growth during the COVID-19. Despite businesses in hospitality, entertainment, and recreation being decimated by pandemic lockdowns, those in professional services actually saw increases in year-over-year revenue. So, what caused such a rise in demand for financial services talent? According to…
In the world of contingent labor, the utilization of the right vendor management system (VMS) can make a huge difference in the effectiveness of your recruiting and workforce programs. As technology within the industry has continued to evolve in recent years, today’s VMS platforms are integrated with functionalities that can remove many of the pain…
How Blockchain Can Improve Workforce Solutions You’ve heard about blockchain—but what is it, really? A buzzword in the business world, blockchain is making the move from its cryptocurrency beginnings to the world of talent acquisition. Fortunately, Broadleaf is here to help make sense of it all. For a complete and total rundown of what blockchain…
Tips for Fostering an Unbiased Video Interview The growing prevalence of virtual interviews has changed the talent acquisition world as we know it. The days of in-person interviews are temporarily gone—and may never return to their pre-pandemic state. And while the act of conducting a digital interview may prove to be more convenient for both…
By Mike Brann, Director of Business Development Over the past year, our world has seen just how fragile the employment market can be. Due to the millions of furloughs and layoffs that have taken place since the start of the pandemic, job security has never been more uncertain for many employees. That’s why it has…
Interested in deploying a workforce solutions program to manage your population of contingent workers? You’ve come to the right place! But regardless of whether you’re looking for an MSP, RPO, or ICC program, there are lots of things to prepare for prior to implementation. To help your organization formulate a plan of attack before introducing…
