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Focus on Growing Staff Driving Search for Alternate Staffing Strategies

October 5, 2015

The results from our latest Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Outlook Study are now in! With full employment and positive staffing predictions, the insurance industry is enjoying its return to its pre-recession state. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), insurance unemployment reached 2.3 percent in August and is expected to hover between one ... Focus on Growing Staff Driving Search for Alternate Staffing Strategies

Connectivity is Key to a Successful Telecommuting Program

August 25, 2015

So, you’ve purchased the extra laptops, invested in remote workspace technology and developed a flexible work schedule. You’re all ready to take a step back and let your organization’s telecommuting program take off, right? Wrong. Simply putting the technology in place and enabling your employees to work at home will not automatically result in a ... Connectivity is Key to a Successful Telecommuting Program

Open Enrollment: Is Your Organization Prepared?

August 11, 2015

It is my pleasure to introduce a guest blogger for this latest post. Abbe Sodikoff is a senior vice president and health sales manager here at Jacobson, providing leadership to our subject matter experts health services team. Her insights into open enrollment are worth a read. Enjoy… The 2016 healthcare open enrollment period is nearly here. Slated to run ... Open Enrollment: Is Your Organization Prepared?

Today’s Business Mandate: The Search for Authentic Leadership

July 23, 2015

There is a growing movement within the business world toward authentic leadership. Just what is this emerging new style of leadership and how can business leaders adopt it? As we discussed in our latest edition of Compass, employees are looking for a new kind of business leader. Having experienced drastic labor cuts, dishonest business practices ... Today’s Business Mandate: The Search for Authentic Leadership

Is “Job Hopping” No Longer Passé?

July 15, 2015

Once considered “career suicide,” having a resume with multiple short tenures was a sure fire way to get your job application immediately discarded. However, the volatile business climate of the last few years has resulted in a permanent mindset shift away from job longevity. Some of today’s professionals are touting “job hopping” as a form ... Is “Job Hopping” No Longer Passé?

Keep Your Employees Engaged as the Temperature Heats Up

July 9, 2015

The dog days of summer are here and with them come ice cream socials, trips to the beach, softball games, and backyard barbeques. As the weather heats up, many organizations are seeing their employee engagement drop. According to Captivate Network, the “lazy days of summer” often have a significantly negative impact on the workforce. Organizations ... Keep Your Employees Engaged as the Temperature Heats Up

Where have all the underwriters gone?

June 30, 2015

Insurers are having a difficult time finding and recruiting underwriting talent. But what exactly is to blame for this growing talent shortage? Insurance underwriting unemployment is nearly four times lower than the national rate and nearly half the overall insurance rate. With virtually non-existent unemployment, the pool of potential talent is tightening, making it more and ... Where have all the underwriters gone?

Can Work-At-Home Benefit Your Organization?

June 22, 2015

The work-at-home movement is taking off within the business world. Already, it is estimated that 30 million professionals in the U.S. are working from home at least once a week. According to a study by the Telework Research Network, that number is expected to increase by 63 percent in the next five years. While The ... Can Work-At-Home Benefit Your Organization?

The Regulatory Revolution: Five Emerging Trends Impacting the Insurance Industry

June 3, 2015

Regulatory bodies, both within the U.S. and internationally, have turned their focus toward expanding their oversight and enforcement activities. With this trend only expected to accelerate, the increase in regulatory changes is creating an industry-wide ripple effect that is expected to impact the majority of insurers. Already, the industry is predicting a number of new ... The Regulatory Revolution: Five Emerging Trends Impacting the Insurance Industry

How Big Data and Analytics are Changing the Way Insurers Do Business

May 7, 2015

It is my pleasure to introduce a guest blogger for this latest post. Steve Lessaris is a Client Development Manager with our Professional Insurance Recruiting practice. Steve recently attended the 2nd Annual Analytics for Insurance USA Conference and gathered some insights that are definitely worth a read. Enjoy… The recent advances in analytics and big ... How Big Data and Analytics are Changing the Way Insurers Do Business

Is Your Talent Brand up to the Job?

April 27, 2015

Do you know how your organization is perceived outside of the office? Do potential candidates view your organizations as a great place to work? As Catherine Prete, Jacobson’s senior vice preside of operations, discussed in our latest edition of Compass, your talent brand can play an important role in attracting and retaining professionals. In fact, ... Is Your Talent Brand up to the Job?

The Growing Cyber Threat

April 22, 2015

Cyber is everywhere, even earning its own CSI spin off on TV! With the well-publicized cyber attacks and data breaches at Target, NATO, JPMorgan Chase, and Anthem, cyber security and losses associated with cyber crimes are a growing concern throughout the business world. While the total number of data breaches and record exposures often fluctuates ... The Growing Cyber Threat