Neurodiversity in the workplace is an approach that recognizes and values the diversity of neurodevelopmental conditions—such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and others—as a natural and valuable part of human variation. It emphasizes that neurological differences should be acknowledged, respected, and accommodated in work environments like any other form of diversity—such as gender, race, and sexual…
Artificial intelligence (AI) brings numerous benefits to recruitment teams—data-informed decision-making, efficiency, improved candidate matching, and personalization—enhancing their processes and improving outcomes. In fact, 65 percent of recruiters use AI, and 67 percent feel it has improved the hiring process. Eliminating bias in the hiring process The Pew Research Center explored how Americans felt about using…
Used as a digital gatekeeper and a way to rank and filter job applicants, 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…
In recent years, disruption, change, and innovation have occurred at record speed, and maintaining the status quo of the past is no longer effective. Your organization will stagnate if your leadership team manages your business like three years ago. To attract and retain top talent in today’s market, strong leadership is required at every level…
Broadleaf’s President and CEO Lynne Marie Finn attended and spoke on From Day One’s “Improving the Talent Pipeline, From End to End” panel. From Day One is a conference series and media organization focused on how companies can develop and leverage strong values in diversity and transparency. This panel brought together representatives from five companies…
Happy New Year! The Broadleaf team is ready for 2023 and all the opportunities it has to offer. 2022 was a content-packed year and we wanted to wrap it up with a review of our top blog posts. January: Webinar Recap: The Demographic Drought The labor crisis is only going to continue to get worse….
It is the beginning of 2023 – when was the last time you re-evaluated your employee benefits package? If you clicked to read this blog, you might be considering making some changes to the perks and benefits you offer based on trends across the market. We’ll walk through one such trend: personalized benefits packages, and…
What is a stay interview and why should I conduct one? When the word “interview” comes to mind, it is mostly assumed to be a critical part of the hiring process. Rarely is it associated with individuals who have already been hired by a company and are seemingly comfortably acclimated to both the industry and…
While still the top priority when searching for a job, Gen Z values salary less than every other generation. But 63 percent of young professionals say that an increased salary, bonus, or promotion would entice them to stay at their current company longer. Less than one-third of employees ages 25 and younger participate in their…
Salary and benefits have always been key factors in attracting and retaining workers. However, the wants and needs of Generation Z (Gen Z) candidates—now the youngest in the workforce and born between 1997 and 2012—are very different from those of their parents and grandparents. Gone are the days of working for the same organization for…
