Recent action taken by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will make it more difficult for businesses to classify workers as independent contractors rather than employees. The DOL announced the withdrawal of the Trump-era Independent Contractor Rule as it moves to ensure compliance with minimum wage and overtime compensation regulations. According to the DOL’s announcement,…
Broadleaf has long been recognized as a premier provider of total talent and workforce management solutions. But who are the people behind the scenes that help make our success possible? In this edition of our “In the Limelight” series, meet Joe O’Shea. Having been recently promoted to Senior Director of Organizational and Supplier Development, Joe’s…
How Blockchain Can Improve Workforce Solutions You’ve heard about blockchain—but what is it, really? A buzzword in the business world, blockchain is making the move from its cryptocurrency beginnings to the world of talent acquisition. Fortunately, Broadleaf is here to help make sense of it all. For a complete and total rundown of what blockchain…
How to Drive MSP Program Value Through Cost Savings I’m sure you’ve heard of the age-old adage: “Do you want good, cheap, or fast? You can only pick two!” Not only does this sentiment ring true in the restaurant industry, but it is also commonly found in the business world. By engaging with a knowledgeable…
How to Select the Ideal VMS for Your Workforce The world of talent and workforce solutions is ever-changing. As innovative talent approaches and creative recruitment processes seem to be emerging by the day, the entire industry has seen improvements in efficiency and overall performance. Over the last several years, there has been a steady rise…
Tips for Fostering an Unbiased Video Interview The growing prevalence of virtual interviews has changed the talent acquisition world as we know it. The days of in-person interviews are temporarily gone—and may never return to their pre-pandemic state. And while the act of conducting a digital interview may prove to be more convenient for both…
Over the past year, our world has seen just how fragile the employment market can be. Due to the millions of furloughs and layoffs that have taken place since the start of the pandemic, job security has never been more uncertain for many employees. That’s why it has been somewhat uncommon to see individuals decide…
Lynne Marie Finn, President and CEO of Broadleaf Results, was recently featured in an article on Forbes.com about how business leaders can form more meaningful relationships with their teams and employees. The blog, titled “16 Simple Ways For Business Leaders To Get To Know Their Team Better,” includes insights from HR experts on creative ways…
Interested in deploying a workforce solutions program to manage your population of contingent workers? You’ve come to the right place! But regardless of whether you’re looking for an MSP, RPO, or ICC program, there are lots of things to prepare for prior to implementation. To help your organization formulate a plan of attack before introducing…
By Ryan Schaal, Director of Client Delivery Looking down at my calendar this past week, it struck me—it’s been over one whole year since the outbreak of COVID-19! And while there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel, our return to physical interaction without social distancing restrictions and mask mandates seems…
