In this edition of our “In the Limelight” series, meet Elizabeth Poll—a Team Lead. Elizabeth’s vast industry experience and her consultative and management talents make her an asset to Broadleaf. In her role, she enjoys finding solutions to challenges while fostering relationships with clients and her team. Life before Broadleaf I was born and raised…

When it comes to managing your workforce, the day-to-day tasks can add up quickly. This is especially true for companies that utilize contingent workers, who operate under an entirely separate set of rules and regulations than permanent employees. As a result, many businesses choose to partner with an “employer of record,” otherwise known as payrolling…

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…

The pandemic turned the world upside down with layoffs and resignations concentrated in female-dominated fields and massive school and daycare closures primarily affecting working mothers. Adding to this, a recent McKinsey & Company Women in the Workplace 2022 study found that men significantly outnumber women at the manager level, directly impacting the availability of women…

Today’s tight labor market, coupled with economic uncertainty, is concerning for leaders in nearly every industry. The unemployment rate edged down to 3.4 percent in January, the lowest since 1969. Worse, 96 percent of workers are looking for a new position in 2023. What this tells employers is that, fundamentally, this differs from previous economic…

In this edition of our “In the Limelight” series, meet Mike Strain—a Senior Recruiter with over 20 years of workforce solutions industry experience. Mike’s fascinating background as an outdoor adventure instructor, sincere fondness for making connections, strong communication skills, positive attitude, and love of learning helped him become a successful recruiter. Self-proclaimed “nomadic roots” I…

It’s predicted that in 2023, worker demand will continue to outpace supply and companies will struggle to find talent. Posting positions on job boards and social media can be time-consuming and less than ideal when a position needs to be filled immediately. To win out over their competitors, more companies are looking to direct sourcing…

Frontline workers are employees who provide some form of essential service to the public that helps society function and contributes to economic growth in their communities. They work in roles with high rates of face-to-face interactions and usually must report in person to complete their job responsibilities—which can be unsafe and labor intensive. An overwhelming…

The “Great Resignation” and talent shortages in 2021 and 2022 created a candidate-driven labor market where workers had the upper hand, more say, and the ability to be choosier. The current economic uncertainty and a possible recession may take some of that say and power away. While many companies were familiar with remote work before…

In this edition of our “In the Limelight” series, meet Daniel White—a Client Delivery Team Lead. Danny’s extensive career in recruiting has certainly made him a jack of all trades in the recruiting and talent acquisition world. Learn how Daniel’s communication and leadership skills, in combination with his knowledge of the industry, have helped him…