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Breaking the Truth: The Cost of Vacancy

As you’ve probably noticed, it is taking longer to fill positions than ever before—that is, if you can fill them at all. Fewer qualified candidates are submitting their resumes and your recruiters have no choice but to tirelessly tap passive industry professionals hoping the opportunity catches their interest. How did we get here?  As many ... Breaking the Truth: The Cost of Vacancy

Virtual Leadership: How to Manage Remote Claims Staff

Today’s claims executives are concerned. Worry about how they will survive without their soon-to-retire skilled claims professionals keeps them up at night. Even worse, departments have fewer candidates on the bench to fill those soon-to-be vacant positions. Even when executives look outside their departments for talent, non-local candidates are less willing to relocate, as many ... Virtual Leadership: How to Manage Remote Claims Staff

Ignite Gender Equality: Dare to Be the Spark

Elevating gender equality from mere conversations to meaningful actions and investments – truth or dare?  This International Women’s Day, we’re reflecting on how to help other women step into their own power and be the inspiration to others that follow. Dare to be the spark and to push your organization to renew its commitment to ... Ignite Gender Equality: Dare to Be the Spark

Strong Industry Outlook Highlights the Need for Talent Solutions

The results from our latest Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Outlook Study are now available! Read on for highlights from the most recent study. The survey expectations for staffing remain positive. Although the rate of expected hiring decreased to 61 percent from 63 percent in July 2018, half of all carriers are planning to increase their ... Strong Industry Outlook Highlights the Need for Talent Solutions

8 Popular Insurance Talent Myths Debunked

Odds are you have probably heard us talk in length about the insurance talent crisis. You have likely also heard us discuss the importance of upgrading salaries, culture and more in order to recruit and retain top talent. Were you listening? And more importantly, have you pivoted your strategies as a result? Follow along as ... 8 Popular Insurance Talent Myths Debunked

Defend Your Yards for the Big Game

The screen is up and running, burgers are sizzling on the grill and the beers are taking an ice bath. You even have chips and dip ready along with the number for a local pizzeria in case the food runs out. But is that all you need to prepare for your Super Bowl party? Is ... Defend Your Yards for the Big Game

Reengaging Gen X: The Forgotten Talent

For the past several years, insurance industry thought leaders have publicly promoted and emphasized the importance of attracting Millennials and Gen Zers to the insurance industry. Citing the looming talent crisis and young professionals’ lack of interest in insurance careers, the industry collaborated across organizations and gave birth to numerous publicity campaigns. But has our ... Reengaging Gen X: The Forgotten Talent

Insights into the Insurance Talent Marketplace: Trends for 2019

The insurance industry stands amid a rapidly evolving talent market. Insurers are now face-to-face with the rise of innovation, emphasis on corporate culture, push for inclusivity and growing temporary workforce. Is your organization prepared? Here are top the nine insurance industry trends we expect to see in 2019: Insurers Revisit Recruiting and Hiring Practices Amidst ... Insights into the Insurance Talent Marketplace: Trends for 2019

Holistic Talent Strategies for the Future of Health Insurance

Written by Joanne Turner, Assistant Vice President, and Blake Grimm, Client Development Manager The future of healthcare is upon us and it’s offering a chance for payers to lead the industry through innovation and expansion. Global healthcare spending is projected to reach $8.7 trillion by 2020. Organizations are continuously finding smarter and more innovative ways to deliver ... Holistic Talent Strategies for the Future of Health Insurance

Follow, Like and Share Your Way to Next-Gen Talent

    Picture this: young job seekers spent their mornings flipping through local newspapers, combing its pages for new listings and eagerly scanning the copy for responsibilities and requirements to which they were a match. When intrigued, they would package their resumes neatly with a cover letter and drop it in the mail and then ... Follow, Like and Share Your Way to Next-Gen Talent

Where Have All The Executives Gone?

It is no secret that the insurance industry is suffering a severe talent gap created by the aging workforce. In fact, it is projected that the industry will need to fill nearly 400,000 positions in the next couple of years, but there are simply not enough employees and candidates to take these roles. According to the ... Where Have All The Executives Gone?

Salary Strategies to Combat the Job-Hopping Craze

Today’s insurance industry is a passive candidate-driven market. As increasing retirement rates and the widening skills gap force organizations to continuously hire, workers feel empowered to switch jobs for a raise in pay. In fact, 2.7 percent of people in the private sector voluntarily left their jobs this May, the highest level since 2001, according to the Bureau ... Salary Strategies to Combat the Job-Hopping Craze

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