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…

As we head into a new year, artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be a hot topic—and it’s easy to understand why. AI is now a part of everyday life, impacting our workplaces and the job market, particularly when it comes to tech workers who are still trying to bounce back from the widespread layoffs of…

Since the onset of the pandemic and “The Great Resignation,” labor shortages have become an increasing concern for businesses across all industries. In 2022, a record-high 50 million U.S. workers left their jobs, according to federal data. While employee resignations began to slow in the second part of 2023, businesses in all industries are still…

As a result of the pandemic, the Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) role has grown exponentially in visibility and impact. The days of just overseeing compensation, benefits, and payroll processes are long gone. CHROs often report directly to the CEO and act as their trusted counsel. Their unique understanding of talent, culture, unions, negotiation, and…

The adage, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression,” coined by American author and marketing expert Will Rogers, resonates in talent acquisition and recruitment. It serves as a reminder of initial encounters’ pivotal role in forming a candidate’s perception of your organization. A job seeker’s journey commences with their initial interaction—through…

Effective feedback is the cornerstone of professional growth and organizational success in today’s workplace. Men and women often have unique approaches to feedback. Men favor a direct and assertive style, and women focus on relationship dynamics and holistic development. Additionally, each generation, from Baby Boomers to Generation Z, brings its own set of characteristics and…

Managed service programs, or MSPs, are widely regarded as one of the most prominent and impactful contingent (or indirect) labor service offerings in the workforce solutions industry. In recent years, MSP solutions have become increasingly popular and embraced by a full array of companies—both large and small. Managed service programs can help organizations to control…