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Being an Effective Collaborator in the Hybrid Environment

As hybrid and fully remote work environments become increasingly prevalent, effective collaboration and teamwork continue to evolve. Stopping by someone’s office or workspace for a question, having informal hallway conversations and making small talk in the breakroom are less possible when individuals are working from different locations. Today, it’s important to be intentional about how ... Being an Effective Collaborator in the Hybrid Environment

Health Highlights: Q2 2023

As we move through 2023, talent continues to be in high demand within the healthcare space. At Jacobson, our team regularly speaks with leaders across all areas of health insurance, gaining perspective into evolving talent needs and challenges. From expanding government programs to achieving quality goals and more, talent is a key factor in driving ... Health Highlights: Q2 2023

June 2023: Labor Market Pulse

We’re experiencing continued job growth as we reach the mid-point of 2023. The insurance carriers and related activities sector added jobs for the third consecutive month, reaching a new high watermark of 2,939,200 in May. The industry’s unemployment rate increased to 2.5%; however, it’s likely this will fall in the coming months, consistent with a ... June 2023: Labor Market Pulse

Jacobson Employee Spotlight – Q2 2023

At The Jacobson Group, we believe that our employees are the driving force behind our success. This quarter, we are thrilled to highlight three exceptional team members who embody our values and contribute to our mission. Read on to learn more about them.   K’LAH YAMADA Researcher, 2 years at Jacobson Hometown: Aurora, Colorado Alma ... Jacobson Employee Spotlight – Q2 2023

Job Postings: A Checklist

A job posting is often a potential candidate’s first exposure to a role. In today’s environment, insurance job openings are abundant, making it essential to cut through the noise and resonate with the right individuals. If you’re included within the 67% of insurers planning to hire this year, the below checklist can serve as a ... Job Postings: A Checklist

Infographic: Insurance Industry’s Succession Readiness

As insurers aim to stay competitive in the challenging and volatile labor market, strategic succession planning and clear employee development opportunities are essential. Recently, The Jacobson Group conducted a study to better gauge the industry’s succession planning readiness. Below we highlight a few of the study’s key findings. View the full study results: https://jcbsn.gr/2022-succession-planning-study

May 2023: Labor Market Pulse

The U.S. labor market remains resilient – despite some economists’ predictions – as we enter May. The insurance carriers and related activities unemployment rate saw just a slight increase to 1.6%; and unemployment for the overall U.S. economy dropped to 3.4%, which along with January 2023, marks a 54-year low. Numbers from the Bureau of ... May 2023: Labor Market Pulse

April 2023: Labor Market Pulse

Entering the second quarter of 2023, the insurance labor market remains relatively constant. The industry unemployment rate is low at 1.5%, and insurance employment is steady, boasting nearly 32,000 more jobs than one year ago. Finance and insurance job openings dipped slightly in February*, to 350,000; however, while this number is lower than last year’s ... April 2023: Labor Market Pulse

Q1 2023 Insurance Labor Market Study Results: The Candidate’s Market Persists

Despite ongoing uncertainty throughout the U.S. economy, insurance remains in a candidate’s market as 2023 unfolds. The industry hit record-high employment in January, job openings continue to be elevated after reaching a peak in 2022 and insurance unemployment is just 1.4%. According to our recent Q1 2023 Insurance Labor Market Study, conducted in partnership with ... Q1 2023 Insurance Labor Market Study Results: The Candidate’s Market Persists