Compass Newsletter

Quarterly Publication Featuring Strategic Talent Topics

Compass 9.2: The Growing Diversity And Inclusion Mandate

Today's labor force is rapidly evolving. Already, demographic predictions paint a picture of a very different workplace in the near future, as employees "gray," female professionals outnumber their male counterparts and we transition into a "minority majority" nation. As an industry, we must embrace a culture of diversity and inclusion in order to find success in this new business reality. In this issue's feature article, we share our perspectives on the growing demographic changes and strategies for building a diverse workforce. This edition also includes our regular overview of the industry's current labor market and recent executive-level job changes.

Compass 9.1: Insurance Disruption – Embracing The New Reality

From Airbnb and Zipcar to Google Compare and cyber risk, we are facing a number of growing "disrupters." As an industry, we are no longer able to silo ourselves against the changes being wrought by new regulations, increased competition, technological developments and distribution changes. In this issue's feature article, Jacobson's co-CEO Greg Jacobson shares insights into the emergence of disrupters in the insurance industry. This edition also includes our regular overview of the industry's current labor market and recent executive-level job changes.

Compass 8.4: Enter The Millennials: Make Way For The Next Generation Of Insurance Leadership

As the Baby Boomer generation begins retiring en masse, they are leaving behind a growing executive skills gap that must be bridged. Today's young professionals are poised to meet this impending need. Jacobson shares strategies and best practices for building the executives of tomorrow. This edition also includes our regular overview of the industry's current labor market and recent executive-level job changes.

Compass 8.3: Today’S Business Mandate: The Search For Authentic Leadership

The difficult economic climate of the last decade has created a feeling of distrust in organizational leaders. Today's employees are looking for a new kind of business leader to take the helm. Jacobson shares insights on the positive impact authentic leadership is having on organizational productivity and success. This edition also includes our regular overview of the industry's current labor market and recent executive-level job changes.

Compass 8.2: Building Your Talent Brand: Ensuring Success In Today’S Talent Market

In today's challenging labor market, having a positive public persona plays a key role in successfully attracting and engaging both current and potential employees. However, despite recognizing its importance, a number of organizations are failing to take a strategic approach to building and cultivating their images. How can organizations ensure their brand resonates with top talent? We share insights and strategies to build and maintain an employer brand that wins the war for talent. This edition also includes our regular overview of the industry's current labor market and recent executive-level job changes.

Compass 8.1: The Art Of Interviewing: Mastering The Candidate Selection Process

Today's business interviews often prove ineffective in separating the good from the great. How can organizations ensure their interviews produce impactful hires? We share insights into successful interview strategies and best practices to ensure your organization finds the ideal employee. This edition also includes our regular overview of the industry's current labor market and recent executive-level job changes.

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