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Polling Results: How Are Professionals’ Job Expectations Evolving?

As workforce dynamics evolve, professionals’ priorities and expectations have also undergone shifts. Throughout the past few months, we’ve polled our LinkedIn audience on a number of talent topics, including their sentiments around exploring new roles, work flexibility and more. Consider the below information as you build out your own recruiting strategies in today’s landscape. With ... Polling Results: How Are Professionals’ Job Expectations Evolving?


February 2024: Labor Market Pulse

The insurance labor market remained stable throughout the first month of 2024. Notably, January hit a record high of 3 million jobs in the insurance carriers and related activities sector. Revised numbers* from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reflect the 2023 average monthly employment for the industry was 2.96 million – 34,000 more positions than ... February 2024: Labor Market Pulse


ICM 2024: Why Choose a Career in Insurance

Each February, the insurance industry comes together to celebrate Insurance Careers Month and highlight the industry’s many facets, showcase a vast array of jobs and career paths, and share why we love working in insurance!  In the video below, our co-CEO, Greg Jacobson, shares just a few of the numerous benefits of working within the ... ICM 2024: Why Choose a Career in Insurance



January 2024: Labor Market Pulse

Similar to December 2022 (which saw an unemployment rate of 3.5% that quickly fell in the following months), December 2023’s unemployment rate increased to 3.4% for insurance carriers and related activities. Despite this rise in unemployment, the industry added 4,500 jobs last month, contributing to a total gain of nearly 40,000 jobs in 2023. Open ... January 2024: Labor Market Pulse


Creating a Positive Employee Experience in Today’s Environment

In today’s environment, creating an engaging employee experience that transcends geographic boundaries and asynchronous schedules has become a priority for many insurance leaders. In our recent issue of Compass, Corey Pinkham, senior vice president, shares how to cultivate a work environment that positively impacts each individual. Below are just a few of the key takeaways ... Creating a Positive Employee Experience in Today’s Environment


Jacobson Employee Spotlight – Q4 2023

At Jacobson, we know our team members are the driving force behind our company’s ongoing success year after year. As 2023 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to appreciate the dedicated individuals committed to helping our clients reach their talent goals. Below, we highlight just a few of our Jacobson team members and ... Jacobson Employee Spotlight – Q4 2023


December 2023: Labor Market Pulse

The overall U.S. labor market remains strong as we close out 2023, exceeding some economists’ expectations. November saw a 0.2-point drop in the U.S. unemployment rate and the addition of nearly 200,000 total jobs. Within the insurance carriers and related activities sector, unemployment increased slightly, yet remains low at 2.1%. Of note, the larger finance ... December 2023: Labor Market Pulse


7 Proven Tips to Supercharge Your Resume

Typically, your resume is the first impression you make on potential employers. Whether you’re just starting out in your career or a seasoned professional, a thoughtfully crafted resume can play an essential role in securing your next dream job. As a recruiter, I see many each week and have identified a few key details that ... 7 Proven Tips to Supercharge Your Resume


Recruiter Report: Engaging Passive Candidates in Today’s Market

In today’s environment, one of the challenges commonly coming up in our conversations with insurance leaders is the difficulty recruiting passive candidates. Individuals who are not actively looking are becoming reluctant to learn about new opportunities; or in some cases, going through the full interview process and ultimately staying with their current employer. In this ... Recruiter Report: Engaging Passive Candidates in Today’s Market


November 2023: Labor Market Pulse

While the unemployment rate for insurance carriers and related activities rose slightly in October, it remains low at 1.7%. At the same time, job openings for the larger finance and insurance sector are at their highest level since July 2022, reaching 479,000 in September* (nearly 200,000 more open positions than reported for September 2022, which ... November 2023: Labor Market Pulse