The healthcare industry is complex and rapidly changing. New regulations, cultural shifts, legislature, technological advancements, patient needs and more have created a dynamic environment primed for ongoing opportunities and challenges. Our dedicated health team is heavily embedded in the health insurance community, regularly speaking with clients about their human capital needs. As vaccines continue to ... Health Highlights: Q2 2021
As hiring managers evolve their recruiting processes to accommodate today’s primarily virtual work environment, they must also account for employees’ changing needs. Ninety-six percent of HR leaders say creating a great employee experience is becoming increasingly important, impacting not only retention, but the organization’s bottom line. However, exactly what individuals desire from a company is ... Developing a Total Rewards Program that Energizes Employees
The insurance carriers and related activities sector remained strong in the first quarter of 2021. Initially, the BLS reported a loss of 9,300 insurance jobs for January 2021, marking the first decline since recovery from COVID-19’s impact began in May 2020. However, the BLS revised this number to reflect an increase of 2,300 jobs in ... April 2021: Labor Market Pulse
Our professional recruiting team speaks with clients and candidates every day, uncovering insights and themes around hiring trends, recruiting challenges and best practices. In this new quarterly blog series, Recruiter Report, we aim to provide a pulse on the issues and questions hiring managers are exploring and share our perspective and insight. For the first ... Recruiter Report: Candidate Expectations and COVID-19
As we hit the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s likely your employees are accustomed to working remotely. While video calls and group chats have become the norm for communication, the remote environment can present challenges for effective onboarding. As new employees join your team, it’s important to make them feel welcome from day ... Remote Onboarding: A Checklist
The remote environment has brought on many unique challenges for leaders. Guiding teams, leaning into professional development and actively growing in your career all require a renewed focus and intentional approach to be effective. The Jacobson Group was proud to recently partner with Insurance Careers Month (ICM) to share how leaders can continue to thrive ... A Renewed Focus on Personal Leadership Development
The health insurance landscape continues to rapidly evolve, presenting new regulations, challenges and opportunities. One of the areas many health plans are continuing to refine is their approach to risk adjustment. While risk adjustment is commonly viewed from the perspective of compliance and cost savings, a well-defined strategy, fine-tuned structure and function-specific expertise can evolve ... Staffing Considerations for Your Risk Adjustment Strategy
The insurance industry saw unemployment hold steady at 2.2% in February. However, the industry also experienced its second consecutive month of job losses since recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic began. The majority of losses appear to be in life/health and claims roles. In our Q1 2021 Insurance Labor Outlook Study, conducted in partnership with Aon ... March 2021: Labor Market Pulse
At Jacobson, we believe every employee’s contributions matter and impact the success of our organization, clients and candidates. In celebration of Employee Appreciation Day, we’re shining the spotlight on three featured employees. To all of our amazing team members, we want to say thank you for your hard work and dedication throughout the year! Learn ... Jacobson Employee Spotlight – Q1 2021
The past year has brought on many unknowns for job seekers. Adapting to virtual interviews, starting new positions in remote office environments and building connections over video calls are only a few of the ways most professionals have had to step out of their comfort zones. However, despite the pandemic, the insurance industry remains strong. ... The Insurance Industry’s Hiring Outlook Remains Strong
While the past year has brought on challenges for all industries, insurance has remained relatively stable. Our recent Q1 2021 Insurance Labor Market Study, conducted in partnership with Aon plc, uncovered a hiring environment not drastically different from January 2020. The semi-annual study examines data collected on insurance industry hiring, as well as revenue trends ... Insurance Labor Study Results: Employment Outlook Remains Strong
Although next year’s open enrollment and annual enrollment periods are still several months away and 2021’s OEP has been extended, it’s not too early to plan. As you determine your staffing strategy for OEP/AEP, there are several considerations to keep in mind. We reached out to a few health plans to hear firsthand how they’ll ... Open Enrollment: Lessons Learned for Success