The COVID-19 pandemic had a staggering impact on the hospitality industry, as travel, tourism, and dining all ground to a halt in 2020. More than two years later, the industry has begun to recover, but challenges remain, particularly in regard to staffing. People have returned to traveling and dining out, but hotels, resorts, bars, and…

Nearly two and a half years into the pandemic, the debate around remote work versus returning to the office continues to intensify. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for every business and all work functions. But one thing is clear, the way we think about offices, remote work, and employees’ workplace needs has changed. Companies have adopted…

The semiconductor industry has become an increasingly important part of the U.S. and global economies, with experts projecting it will be a trillion-dollar industry within the next 10 years. In 2022 alone, semiconductors will account for more than $600 billion in sales worldwide—roughly a 16 percent increase from 2021. Semiconductors in short supply Semiconductors are…

In 2022, more than half of the states in the U.S. plan to increase their minimum wage, and many employers are planning to raise their pay floor on their own. Recruiters and hiring managers are already experiencing a tight labor market propelled by competition for professional, highly skilled workers as well as entry-level employees. The…

Have you ever doubted your ability to do your job? That at any moment HR or your manager may call you into their office and tell you that you’re not qualified to be in your current position? These feelings are known as “imposter syndrome” and are more common than you may think. What is imposter…

Broadleaf recently hosted a breakout session at the 2022 HRO Today conference in Philadelphia, PA. In attendance were Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) from all industries. We asked the attendees to share the unique strategies they are using to attract candidates and enhance their talent pool while continuing to operate and grow their business in…

Videoconferencing technology has skyrocketed over the last two years and appears to be here to stay. A recent Indeed poll found that 82 percent of interviewers adopted virtual interviews for candidates during the pandemic and 93 percent expect to use virtual interviews in the future. Within the last year, the Broadleaf recruiting team has hosted…

Used as a digital gatekeeper, an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) quickly scans each candidate’s resume—searching for keywords—and disqualifies applicants that don’t meet the job requirements set by the company. Incapability ATS formatting errors can also get your resume rejected. Not every ATS is the same, but AI (artificial intelligence) technology works similarly in most of…

In part one of this blog, we talked about the cost to employees of returning to the office after working remotely during the pandemic. In part two, we are going to tell you how to get them back. Enticing employees to return to the office Having now transitioned back to working in the office, there…

The consumer price index rose 8.5% in March from a year ago, marking the fastest 12-month inflation rate since 1981. Americans’ grocery bills have increased drastically since last year—14.8 percent for meat, 13.3 percent for milk, and 11.2 percent for eggs and coffee. On top of that, gasoline prices are 48 percent higher than last…