The feeling of being “overworked” and “underpaid” has become increasingly prevalent among modern-day workers. Employees that chose to remain with their employer despite the “Great Resignation” have shouldered additional tasks and responsibilities to keep pace with increasing business demands. How Companies Can Overcome the Current Talent Shortage A recent report published by the Society of…
Today’s labor market and economy are truly unique. The demand for labor during the pandemic recovery is fierce and quit rates are at record highs. Employees and employers across the United States are feeling the effects of inflation at its highest level since 1982. When the national labor shortage is combined with the declining value…
The United States is in the midst of a historically tight labor market. As we emerge from the pandemic, employers are signaling they are eager to hire. The number of open positions has nearly doubled since the beginning of the year and far exceeds candidate demand. To attract candidates in this fierce job market, companies…
After several rounds of interviews and assessments, the perfect candidate has accepted your job offer for a hard-to-fill position and handed in his resignation at his current employer. A week later the candidate calls back stating that his current employer has made a counteroffer —or worse yet —the candidate just disappears completely and stops returning…
It’s no secret that the U.S. labor market is in shambles. Millions of Americans find themselves out of work—while millions more job openings remain unfilled. To make matters worse, the U.S. labor force participation rate has plunged to historic lows since the start of the pandemic in March 2020—reflecting an employment deficit that hasn’t been…
The future of work has never been more ambiguous. As remote work trends have become increasingly prevalent since the start of the pandemic, HR leaders are curious as to what the long-term outlook of hiring trends will look like. Will new hires expect to work from home versus in an office? Are more companies going…
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…
