Promoting an inclusive workplace is now essential for organizations worldwide. As businesses strive to welcome and value talent from diverse backgrounds, they must foster a culture where all employees feel respected and valued. At Broadleaf, we have seen DEI initiatives become integral within many of our workforce programs. As a certified WBE through WBENC, we…
In today’s recruitment landscape, candidate ghosting has become a significant challenge for employers. Defined as the abrupt disappearance of a job candidate during the hiring process, ghosting can occur at various stages—from application submission to job acceptance. Why Does Ghosting Happen? A recent study found that 84 percent of job seekers have ghosted employers, and…
With the holiday season approaching, retailers nationwide will begin their large-scale seasonal hiring. According to a recent report by the National Retail Federation, retail sales during the holiday season are expected to grow between 6% and 8% over 2023 levels, necessitating a significant increase in seasonal hiring. Is your organization one of the 73 percent…
In today’s rapidly evolving job market, staying ahead of technological advancements and changing job roles is crucial. While this is a recognized need for permanent employees, it’s equally important for contingent workers who form a significant part of the modern workforce. According to Allied Market Research, the global contingent workforce management market was valued at…
One of the fundamental principles of the American workplace is that a hard day’s work deserves fair pay. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ensures that most workers who put in over 40 hours a week receive overtime pay. The Department of Labor’s (DOL) new overtime regulations are extending this promise to millions more salaried…
While the remote-vs.-work-from-home debate continues in one employment sector, frontline workers have remained the backbone of essential industries, tasked with roles that require face-to-face interaction and in-person work, from healthcare and education to retail and transportation. Recent data highlights a few emerging frontline worker trends in 2024 that organizations must navigate, which we’ll cover here: …
Employee engagement is stagnating in the United States, with just 33 percent of employees feeling engaged in 2023. Employee engagement peaked at 36 percent in 2020 after a decade of steady growth, followed by two years of decline and a low point of 32 percent in 2022. While these may not seem like significant swings,…
Employers are always looking for new ways to stand out from the competition, attract high-quality candidates, and generate cost savings. Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) can help with all three. In this blog, we’re breaking down the basics of RPO and sharing how this solution can help solve complex workforce challenges and deliver top talent across…
In 2023, the U.S. economy ended up performing better than expected, ending on a seemingly high note with the addition of 216,000 jobs in December. But businesses and their employees still felt a great deal of uncertainty throughout the year and are wondering what to expect in the months ahead. In this blog, we’re sharing…
In 2023, the Broadleaf team shared insights on a wide range of issues impacting employers. We answered important questions about the effects of the labor shortage, broke down the differences between employer of record and traditional staffing, and covered many other trends and topics in between. Have a look at some of our most popular…
