In the 1950s, 98 percent of men of prime working age—between 25 and 54—had a job or were looking for one. Ever since that number has steadily declined, and today 7.2 million men have dropped out of America’s workforce, leaving a significant void. Economists have not been able to pinpoint one single reason why men…
The average U.S. adult works 38.7 hours a week or 2,012.4 hours per year—which accounts for 23 percent of your life. Spending that much time working with a bad manager can affect your mental health. A report by the Workforce Institute at UKG shares how much influence managers have on their employee’s mental health, and…
Used as a digital gatekeeper and a way to rank and filter job applicants, an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) quickly scans each candidate’s resume—searching for keywords—and disqualifies applicants that don’t meet the job requirements set by the company. Incapability ATS formatting errors can also get your resume rejected. Not every ATS is the same, but…
Broadleaf Results, an industry leader in total talent management services, was named to HRO Today’s 2023 Baker’s Dozen List for Managed Service Providers (MSP) for the tenth time. These rankings recognize the top 13 contingent labor and management providers based entirely on results from customer satisfaction surveys. “Inclusion on HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen list is…
With 12 percent of employees working fully remotely and 28 percent with hybrid work arrangements, maintaining a strong company culture where workers feel connected and engaged can be challenging. In fact, more than 66 percent of CEOs and 62 percent of CHROs believe it’s the most significant talent management challenge associated with remote work. In…
In recent years, disruption, change, and innovation have occurred at record speed, and maintaining the status quo of the past is no longer effective. Your organization will stagnate if your leadership team manages your business like three years ago. To attract and retain top talent in today’s market, strong leadership is required at every level…
Partnering with an employer of record (EOR) helps take the burden out of hiring a contingent workforce. There are many reasons companies use this strategy for hiring and managing their indirect hires, including saving valuable resources, reducing hiring risk, and getting the help you need quickly and efficiently. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean an EOR…
Broadleaf Results, spoke on From Day One’s “Staying Ahead of the Competencies and Skills You’ll Need in Your Workers” 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 representatives from five companies to speak on workforce skill…
COVID-19 disrupted American workers’ lives, with 95% of the U.S. population under stay-at-home orders at its peak. The ensuing mass layoffs and resignations were heavily concentrated in female-dominated fields. This happened just as child-care demands increased because of school and day care closures. Referred to as a she-cession, this was a time when millions of women left the…
Ninety percent of CEOs believe a recession is looming, and 72 percent of organizations have started to prepare. Staying informed of economic indicators and proactively readying for potential challenges can help companies mitigate the impact of economic downturns. Strategies can include reducing expenses, diversifying revenue streams, and focusing on talent development and retention to maintain…
