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?
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
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 ICD-10 preparation are worth a read. Enjoy… The official compliance date for ICD-10 has been delayed another ... Countdown to ICD-10: Get your Training Program on Track
A number of trending talent issues are sure to impact the insurance industry in 2015. From the growing focus on building a personalized talent brand to the rise in demand for tech talent, the industry is being shaped by a number of emerging trends. Here are seven trends we expect to influence the insurance industry ... What does the crystal ball predict for staffing in 2015?
The results from our latest Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Outlook Study are now in! The survey expectations are overwhelmingly positive for staffing and revenue growth. Compared to the July 2014 survey, the rate of expected hiring jumped to 66 percent—the highest percentage since the survey began in 2009. Nearly one-third of all companies are planning ... Insurance Industry Continues Positive Growth Trend
From the emergence of data analytics to the increased need to attract young talent, the insurance industry is being impacted by a number of hot button trends. But what is in store for the actuarial space? We have identified the top five trending actuarial issues that are sure to make an impact in the coming ... What’s in Store for the Actuarial Field in 2015?
Happy, engaged employees are the key to a successful workforce. The employees who love their jobs and their companies are the most productive, effective and loyal. The positive energy these professionals bring to the workplace not only helps to create a cheerful work environment, but also directly affect your organization’s bottom line, service-quality and employee ... Love the One You’re With: Increasing Employee Engagement
It’s no secret that social media has become an integral part of today’s connected culture. In 2014, social media was already becoming a popular forum for professional recruitment—a trend that is expected to increase in the coming year. With an estimated 74 percent of all online adult internet users active on social media, it is ... Social Media: The New Recruitment Frontier?
On Sunday, February 1, twenty-two on-field players, $4 million ad spots, one chart-topping pop star and more than 100 million viewers will converge in Glendale, Arizona, for the most-watched event of the year. The countdown to Super Bowl XLIX is on. As you debate the outcome of the big game, predict the top ads and stock ... Did You Know? Insuring the Super Bowl
This blog entry is part four in Jacobson’s Generational Spotlight Series, which provides a general overview of the generations active in the workforce. While we understand that these overviews may include broad stereotypes that do not apply to all members of that particular generational breakdown, we believe there is value in looking at today’s professionals from ... Generational Spotlight: Traditionalists Influence the Business Landscape of Tomorrow
This blog entry is part three in Jacobson’s Generational Spotlight Series, which provides a general overview of the generations active in the workforce. While we understand that these overviews may include broad stereotypes that do not apply to all members of that particular breakdown, we believe there is value in looking at today’s professionals from a ... Generational Spotlight: Baby Boomers as the Workplace Leaders
This blog entry is part two in Jacobson’s Generational Spotlight Series, which provides a general overview of the generations active in the workforce. While we understand that these overviews may include broad stereotypes that do not apply to all members of that particular generational breakdown, we believe there is value in looking at today’s professionals from ... Generational Spotlight: Generation X Poised to Take the Lead