By Ryan Schaal, Director of Client Delivery “Our country is hovering at an 8% unemployment rate, so how am I still struggling to fill my open jobs?” In recent weeks, I’ve been inundated with questions just like this one from clients across an array of different industries. In what has commonly been portrayed as a…
In the wake of COVID-19, organizations around the world have taken the time to restructure their workforces, revamp their brands, and revise their recruiting approaches. Because of the wide range of experienced jobseekers that are now available on the candidate market, businesses need to be prepared to pursue this highly sought-after talent. Yet despite high…
By James Beyer, Associate Counsel Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) published guidance related to what is possibly the hottest topic on most parents’ minds: the reopening of schools. Specifically, the WHD issued additional FAQs within its “Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers” guidance, which address various…
Despite the cancellation of the 2020 Summer Olympics, silver medalists are still top-of-mind for our team at Broadleaf. No, we’re not talking about world-class athletes – we’re talking about leading workforce solutions programs! In what has become an increasingly popular recruiting tactic in recent years, silver medalist programs present an effective way for companies to…
Over the past several weeks, thousands of companies around the United States have been hard at work in crafting strategic plans to safely prepare for office re-openings. According to a recent study conducted by SHRM, approximately 53% of workplaces are set to reopen by mid-July. Yet as COVID-19 concerns continue to swirl throughout the country,…
By James Beyer, Associate Counsel There’s been a wealth of information released by various government agencies in recent weeks regarding workplace safety and equal employment opportunity issues. In April, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reminded employers of their legal obligations when facing employee concerns about workplace safety. Similarly, the EEOC…
Let’s face the facts: the impact of COVID-19 on the labor market has been unprecedented. More than 36 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits, a number that continues to creep closer to historic Great Depression levels. Stores have closed, non-essential businesses have shut down, and industries have struggled to keep their heads above water….
By James Beyer, Esq. Associate Counsel for Broadleaf Results COVID-19 remains a primary concern for businesses around the country. Though the situation is beginning to improve, how employers decide to manage pandemic-related issues can often spur disputes with employees. To help your business navigate any challenges that may arise, Broadleaf’s Associate Counsel James Beyer provides…
In recent months, the novel coronavirus has wreaked havoc on the American economy, leaving millions of unemployed workers in its path. Terms like “layoff” and “furlough” have become synonymous with the coronavirus pandemic, as businesses have been forced to re-evaluate the size of their workforces. While our country readies for reopening, employers are doing their…
Both contingent and direct labor forces are facing many of the same challenges with working during this COVID-19 crisis, most of which relate to working from home. Issues with connectivity, accessibility to systems and information, childcare, communication, and collaboration are making it difficult to maintain a suitable work environment. If you’re managing a contingent workforce…
