The talent landscape is evolving, and your organization’s approach to sourcing, hiring, onboarding, and managing your workforce is likely changing with it. Now more than ever, businesses have access to a wide range of solutions to create new efficiencies in the talent acquisition process—but with so many options and providers available, how can you tell which one is right for you? Two industry experts—Jason Krumwiede, Executive Vice President of Broadleaf Results, and Derrick Ryskamp, Director of Enterprise Sales for Acara Solutions—recently hosted a webinar to shed more light on the types of ..read more

Broadleaf’s Executive Vice President, Jason Krumweide, participated in a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association (RPOA) leadership forum where he discussed direct sourcing. As an RPOA board member with 20+ years of recruiting, management consulting, and outsourcing industry expertise, Jason is optimistic about the future of direct sourcing and the success it could bring to the talent acquisition and workforce solutions industry. However, Jason believes that to achieve this success, a better definition and consistent use of direct sourcing is needed—as the term carries a different meaning d ..read more

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 labor—expected to grow 53 percent globally and 26 percent in the U.S. in 2023—to bridge talent gaps, attain greater flexibility, and optimize their w ..read more

The global contingent workforce management market is expected to reach $325.7 trillion by 2028. Utilizing the right vendor management system (VMS) can make a meaningful difference in the effectiveness of your contingent workforce program. As technology within the industry has continued to evolve in recent years, today’s VMS platforms are integrated with functionalities that can remove many pain points and complexities from overall talent management. Not only can VMS systems facilitate critical applicant tracking, hiring, and onboarding efforts, but they can also support timekeeping ..read more

As our nation’s climate has recently shown a strong sensitivity toward diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, more organizations are employing strategies focused on diversity within their supply chain. The heightened calls for social justice around the world have impacted the role of Managed Service Programs (MSP) in diversity candidate sourcing and tracking in the contingent space. In this post, we explore the importance of supplier diversity in an MSP program. What is a supplier diversity program? A Supplier Diversity Program is defined as a “proactive business program ..read more

Every customer wants to save money. Go about this goal incorrectly and the results could be costly. Cost savings are near and dear to all procurement teams, and HR departments also want to help line managers free up their budgets.  Yet, without thoughtful cost savings strategies that consider market conditions, past efforts, and existing trends, some practitioners get overly exuberant in their applications of ill-fated initiatives.  As MSP providers, we help our customers understand smarter ways to save money. How to Drive MSP Program Value Through Cost Savings 1. Paying below-m ..read more

A Managed Services Program (MSP) and a Master Vendor Program (MVP) are contingent workforce management programs with different approaches and objectives. An MSP aims to optimize workforce management across multiple vendors, while an MVP focuses on consolidating your contingent workforce management through a single vendor. The choice between these programs depends on your company’s specific needs, preferences, and the complexity of your contingent workforce requirements. What is an MSP? A Managed Services Program (MSP) is a type of business processing outsourcing (BPO) that helps organizations ..read more

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 a tremendous honor, and our Broadleaf team is thrilled to be recognized with this award,” said Lynne Marie Finn, President and CEO of Broadleaf. “As our clients have confirmed in their survey responses, Broadleaf is committed to sol ..read more

As the world of work continues to evolve, organizations face increasing challenges in sourcing, attracting, and retaining top talent. To remain competitive, businesses must take a more holistic approach to talent acquisition by looking at the entire talent pool—including traditional and non-traditional sources of talent—and loosen the constraints of existing silos to create an all-encompassing workforce management approach. It also means considering the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment to onboarding, development, and retention. This blog will explore how managed service programs (MS ..read more

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 a strong workforce.  Recession-proofing your talent strategy involves taking a strategic approach to ensure your business can weather economic downswings while retaining top talent and attracting ne ..read more