In 2022, employees had a banner year with high wages, plenty of job-hopping opportunities, and a voice in the workplace. Hybrid work became the new norm, skills-based hiring gained traction, and pay transparency grew in popularity and became a legal requirement in several states. How did employees around the world experience life and work in…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, working parents faced unique challenges due to school closures, childcare disruptions, and increased caregiving responsibilities. With 52 percent of their employees with children struggling, many organizations implemented measures to respond to the extraordinary circumstances and ensure business continuity. These included stipends for babysitting and tutoring, extra time off, and flexible working…
In 2023, more than 160,000 workers at U.S. tech companies have been laid off. Business owners have implemented hiring freezes due to the economic downturn resulting in fewer unfilled tech positions. Yet, there is still a talent shortage. The number of jobs is outpacing companies’ ability to find, hire, and retain qualified tech workers in…
In this month’s edition of our “In the Limelight” series, meet Emily Congilaro—Talent Acquisition Specialist Manager. Emily’s career in client service roles and passion for problem-solving make her a perfect fit for the Broadleaf team and has propelled her success within our organization over the past seven years. From Missouri to New York I originally…
In the face of economic uncertainty, adaptability in talent strategy has become paramount. Businesses seek to boost workforce efficiency without overburdening employees. Prioritizing projects and objectives is crucial for maintaining the right workforce to sustain operations, foster growth, and achieve organizational goals while maintaining high employee morale and engagement amidst unpredictability. Organizations increasingly leverage contingent…
Neurodiversity in the workplace is an approach that recognizes and values the diversity of neurodevelopmental conditions—such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and others—as a natural and valuable part of human variation. It emphasizes that neurological differences should be acknowledged, respected, and accommodated in work environments like any other form of diversity—such as gender, race, and sexual…
The pandemic profoundly impacted how people think about work and family. The lockdowns, social distancing measures, and remote work arrangements implemented in response to the pandemic required many people to spend more time at home with their families. For some workers, this increased time at home allowed them to form stronger connections with their loved…
In this edition of our “In the Limelight” series, meet Aleron India’s Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Operations, Kevin Smith. Kevin’s main focus it to oversee the operational and recruitment support services that Aleron India provides to Broadleaf and has become a true asset to the Broadleaf leadership team. Kevin’s attention to detail and passion…
Artificial intelligence (AI) brings numerous benefits to recruitment teams—data-informed decision-making, efficiency, improved candidate matching, and personalization—enhancing their processes and improving outcomes. In fact, 65 percent of recruiters use AI, and 67 percent feel it has improved the hiring process. Eliminating bias in the hiring process The Pew Research Center explored how Americans felt about using…
In this edition of our “In the Limelight” series, meet Nichole Thorpe—a Business Excellence Specialist. Nichole’s extensive industry knowledge has made her successful at identifying issues and areas of opportunity and providing solutions alongside the Broadleaf delivery and solutions design teams. Her organizational and project management ability has contributed immensely to her team’s success, benefiting…
